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Former Arsenal forward Samir Nasri has explained his surprising reason for wanting Tottenham Hotspur to remain in the Premier League next season.

It has been a terrible weekend for Tottenham Hotspur as West Ham thrashed Wolves, while Nottingham Forest earned a point against Aston Villa.

Spurs themselves were unable to match their relegation rivals, as they slumped to a 1-0 defeat against Sunderland.

The Black Cats created 1.02xG in the first half alone and got the job done in the second thanks to a shot which was heavily deflected by Micky van de Ven.

Now, Tottenham are two points inside the relegation zone and only have six matches remaining to turn things around.

Samir Nasri wants Tottenham to stay up

The fact Spurs could genuinely be relegated to the Championship has been met with jubilation from the supporters of rival teams.

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This is particularly true of Arsenal fans who might only have Tottenham’s failings to shout about by the end of the season, considering their own team’s recent struggles.

Despite this, ex-Gunner Samir Nasri actually wants the Lilywhites to survive the drop in order to preserve the biannual North London derbies.

“Even though I played for Arsenal, I wouldn’t want Tottenham to be relegated. It’s too big a club… we’d lost the derbies,” he told the Canal Football Club programme (as relayed by Get Football).

Former Chelsea winger Eden Hazard responded: “Don’t say Tottenham is a big club, it’s a mid-table club.”

Spurs have been appalling in recent North London derbies

If there is one positive to take from a potential relegation, it is surely the absence of two fixtures against Arsenal. Tottenham have lost seven of their past eight fixtures against Mikel Arteta’s team, failing to beat them since Antonio Conte was in charge.

There were hopes Thomas Frank would end this streak, as the Dane oversaw a 1-0 victory over Arsenal in pre-season. However, both meetings between the sides during the 2025/26 campaigns ended in 4-1 defeats.

This is by no means a reason for Tottenham fans to favour dropping out of the Premier League, but fans need something to be positive about. After all, if Roberto De Zerbi cannot turn things around quickly, then the fate of this once great club has already been sealed.

With six games left to play in the Premier League, Tottenham Hotspur need ten points if they are to reach that magic 40-point total and avoid relegation. We have now identified the fixtures they could target as they look to get wins on the board.

Several Tottenham Hotspur fans believe that their club is set to play Championship football next season, given the injuries they have to contend with.

However, it is not just injuries that are the worry for Spurs, with results on the pitch the biggest concern for the Lilywhites at the moment.

Tottenham are yet to win a game in 2026 and have now seen their 12-point cushion over 18th place completely disappear – one they held in matchday 19.

West Ham United’s improved form since the turn of the year has allowed them to close the gap, overtake Spurs, and open up a two-point buffer, leaving Tottenham in the relegation zone.

Tottenham wins needed to reach 40 points in Premier League survival bid

At the moment, Spurs’ fate is no longer entirely in their own hands as they battle to retain their Premier League status. They will need results elsewhere to go their way if they are to climb out of the relegation zone with six games remaining.

However, Tottenham must start putting wins on the board. With just 30 points from 32 matches, they likely need nine or ten more points to give themselves a good chance of survival. That means Spurs need to win half of their remaining games, despite only winning twice in the last 22.

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In previous seasons, 30 points has often been enough, but given how competitive the relegation battle is this term, Spurs may need to push closer to the 40-mark to avoid the drop.

Spurs face uphill task to hit safety mark

But with a run of 14 games without a single victory in the last four months, the big question is where Tottenham will find an extra ten points.

With six games left, Spurs need three wins and at least a draw to guarantee themselves 40 points for the season.

In their final six, Tottenham have tough games coming up, including matches against Brighton and Hove Albion, Wolverhampton Wanderers, Aston Villa, Leeds United, Chelsea and Everton.

Simply put, the games against Wolves and Leeds United are must-wins, which should give Spurs six points if they get wins on the board.

They must then find a way to get one more win in the games against Brighton, Everton, Aston Villa and Chelsea.

If they manage a win against Brighton and then a draw against Everton, that seals their fate and could guarantee them safety.

But if they pick up four draws after beating Wolves and Leeds, that will also see them secure 11 points in their final games of the season.

Jamie O’Hara has disagreed with new Tottenham boss Roberto De Zerbi on his side’s performance against Sunderland as well as the Lilywhites’ chances of staying in the Premier League.

While the threat of relegation has been present for a couple of months now for Tottenham, following Sunday’s result, many, for the first time, are coming around to the realisation that the Lilywhites are genuinely on course for the Championship.

The North Londoners are in the bottom three, and as per Opta’s Supercomputer, Spurs are now the favourites to join Burnley and Wolves in the second tier next term.

One former Tottenham Hotspur midfielder has now given an extremely worrying assessment of the club’s relegation chances ahead of their final six league matches.

Jamie O’Hara sees no signs that Tottenham can stay in the Premier League

After the game, Roberto De Zerbi declared that Tottenham did not deserve to lose and praised the spirit his players showed, especially in the first half.

However, O’Hara has now disagreed with the Spurs boss, labelling the Lilywhites’ performance on Sunday as “shocking” and blasting the players for a lack of fight.

The former Tottenham midfielder told Sky Sports: “Absolutely shocking. Spurs didn’t deserve anything from the game. It sums up Spurs this season. They did absolutely nothing, offered nothing. Non-existent performances all over the park. Connor Gallagher, shocking. Randal Kolo Muani, shocking. Dominic Solanke, shocking. Richarlison, shocking. Destiny Udogie, shocking.

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“You can’t carry six players when you are fighting relegation! You have to fight and put in a performance. Absolutely woeful again. I can’t believe how bad this team have got. De Zerbi is a good manager but he can’t produce miracles; the players have to produce for him. Nowhere near good enough. The quality on the pitch is non-existent. These players have fallen so far off from where they think they are as footballers.

“I am not seeing anything from this team that warrants staying in the Premier League. There is nothing that says they can stay up. There isn’t enough fight, quality or passion. For the majority of the game, I couldn’t believe what I was watching. These players are nowhere near it.”

O’Hara cannot see Spurs winning another game this season

De Zerbi has remained positive about Tottenham’s survival chances, suggesting that his side just need a win to get their confidence back.

However, O’Hara cannot see where the Lilywhites’ next win is going to come from and suggested that the Italian simply does not have the players to get the club out of their current predicament.

The pundit added: “They have not won this year. It will be April 18 next weekend and Spurs haven’t won in the Premier League. Where are the points coming from? They need seven or eight points. Where are they coming from? I can’t see it. The players are not good enough and are not producing. Pumped by Nottingham Forest and beaten by Sunderland. West Ham have got fight. Forest picked up another point. Leeds have fight and have energy at home.

“I don’t see anything from Spurs to say they can get out of this. I cannot believe how bad this team have got. De Zerbi hasn’t got the players. I think you could see a style of play from Tottenham; he knows what he is doing in terms of how he wants them to play. A slower build-up and possession-based. You could see what he is trying to do but you have to rely on the players to put in a performance.

“What can you do as a manager? You are waiting to get beaten as they are not producing quality on the pitch. There is not enough quality. The players, it’s remarkable, the performances they are putting in at this stage of the season and what is on the line.

“Solanke, £60m Spurs paid for him! He was meant to be Harry Kane’s replacement but it looks like he’s forgotten how to play football.

“Solanke’s performance today needs to be studied. It’s one of the worst performances I’ve seen. It’s remarkable some of the football I’ve seen. De Zerbi must be scratching his head. We don’t deserve anything from the game – Kinsky was the best player! I couldn’t believe what I was watching. De Zerbi is not a miracle worker.”

Alex Scott has spoken about why his winning goal against Arsenal on Saturday was particularly sweet given his Tottenham past.

Tottenham Hotspur are in a crisis, and excluding their Europa League triumph last May, this has been the case for the best part of two seasons.

Therefore, while Arsenal’s recent failings cannot compensate for the pain Spurs fans are feeling, it is nice to watch the Gunners implode.

Mikel Arteta and his team met their match against Manchester City in the Carabao Cup final and have since suffered defeats to Southampton and Bournemouth, respectively.

Arsenal’s most recent defeat has had massive implications on the Premier League title race, and it was inflicted on them by a player who was all too happy to sink Tottenham’s bitter rivals.

Alex Scott reveals his Tottenham dream

The Cherries were triumphant on Saturday thanks to Alex Scott, who silenced the Emirates Stadium with a goal in the 74th minute.

For the 22-year-old, this was a huge moment and one he dreamed of as a child, as he grew up supporting Spurs.

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Scott told the Mirror: “Yes, I support Tottenham, though that doesn’t have much to do with today. But growing up as a kid, it was definitely a dream for me [to score against Arsenal].

“Bournemouth are my team at the minute but I was a Tottenham fan growing up, so as a kid growing up, I would have been really happy with that.”

Spurs have previously been linked with Scott

Ahead of the January transfer window, Tottenham were interested in Scott as a potential signing further into the future.

The midfielder, who received his first England call-up last year, would likely be interested in a move to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

However, this would only be on the basis that Spurs remain in the Premier League, which is no guarantee with how things are looking.

It might be that a move to North London is not in Scott’s future, but at least he has given his fellow Tottenham fans a reason to smile after another largely disappointing weekend.

A report has shed light on the approach Roberto De Zerbi has taken to the training sessions at Tottenham and how they are different to the ones under his predecessors.

According to reports, it did not take long for De Zerbi to win over the Tottenham squad, with some players raving about the Italian’s methods to their friends.

It was also claimed by Miguel Delaney a few days ago that many Spurs players feel De Zerbi’s methods are ‘elite’, and his arrival had injected new enthusiasm and spirit into the club.

However, the 46-year-old received a reality check regarding the difficulty of his challenge at Tottenham on Sunday as they fell to a 1-0 loss at Sunderland and dropped into the relegation zone.

Why Roberto De Zerbi is avoiding double sessions and limiting instructions at Tottenham

The Daily Mail have now revealed that the new Spurs head coach is currently living at the Lodge in Hotspur Way, which has enabled him to work long hours.

The report states that the Tottenham boss has been careful to ‘limit the instructions he has passed on’ to his players to avoid overburdening them with information.

Additionally, training sessions under De Zerbi have been shorter than they were under Frank or Igor Tudor, but the sessions have always been focused on ball work.

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This is because the new Tottenham head coach wants his players to display courage on the ball, keep possession and play in an attacking style.

The Italian has not had a double session so far at Hotspur Way, as he is mindful of the cumulative workload and physical strain on the players at this stage of the season.

De Zerbi remains positive about Spurs’ survival chances

The Tottenham boss did not have the start he would have hoped for, with the Lilywhites falling to a loss at Sunderland and losing Cristian Romero to an injury.

However, De Zerbi defended Tottenham’s performance in the North East, insisting that his side did not deserve to be on the losing side.

The Italian praised the spirit his players showed at the Stadium of Light and insisted that “everything will change” once they get a win under their belt.

Tottenham Hotspur’s latest defeat to Sunderland has sparked fierce criticism, with Jamie O’Hara delivering some brutal player ratings.

It was yet another disappointing outing for Tottenham Hotspur in their clash against Sunderland in the Premier League.

Roberto De Zerbi’s men fell to a 1-0 defeat away from home at the Stadium of Light, a loss that leaves Spurs in the bottom three of the Premier League table for the first time this season.

Relegation to the Championship now looks very likely for the Lilywhites, who need to turn their fortunes around rather quickly with six games left to spare.

Tottenham slammed by Jamie O’Hara after Sunderland defeat

Many Spurs fans will no doubt have been left frustrated watching their side lose yet another game this calendar year.

Sunday’s defeat now leaves Tottenham winless in their last 14 outings in 2026 in the English top flight, a poor run that has led them into a full-on relegation scrap.

Jamie O’Hara was just as frustrated as every other Tottenham supporter on Sunday, and he was vocal about it, taking to social media to hand out his player ratings.

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The former Spurs midfielder labelled the display “absolutely woeful” as he delivered harsh assessments of those involved.

Dominic Solanke received the lowest of all ratings, getting a 0/10, with Randal Kolo Muani and Richarlison also rated poorly, receiving 1/10 respectively.

A few other players were handed more respectable ratings after their performances, with Antonin Kinsky given a 7, Pedro Porro a 5, Lucas Bergvall a 5 and Archie Gray a 5.

Spurs attacking struggles highlighted in Sunderland defeat

While some might label O’Hara’s ratings as overly critical, he is not wrong to question the Tottenham attack.

Spurs should have bagged at least one goal against Sunderland, given some of the chances they created, with the majority falling to Richarlison.

The Brazilian seemed to have left his shooting boots at home, as most of his efforts on goal were tame against the Black Cats.

FotMob, however, rated Solanke as the second-worst performer for Spurs, handing him a 6.1 match rating, with Bergvall ranked lowest with a 5.2.

Fabrizio Romano has provided a significant transfer update on Maghnes Akliouche, who continues to be heavily linked with a move to Tottenham Hotspur.

Tottenham explored a move for Akliouche until the final days of the January window, but the Lilywhites were not able to push through a deal for the attacking midfielder.

According to various journalists, the Monaco star continues to be near the top of Spurs’ wishlist in the lead-up to the summer transfer window.

However, the North Londoners have no time to waste if they wish to win the race for the 24-year-old, as the competition for his signature intensifies.

Premier League clubs have called Tottenham target Maghnes Akliouche

Just last week, TEAMtalk revealed that Man United and Liverpool are ready to challenge Spurs in the race for the France international.

Fabrizio Romano has now revealed that English clubs have already begun work on a deal for Akliouche, with several of them making contact to explore a deal for the attacker.

The journalist wrote on X: “Movements have started around Maghnes Akliouche with Premier League clubs keen on AS Monaco winger. Several calls already took place ahead of a potential summer move.”

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How much do Spurs have to pay to land Akliouche?

It was widely reported that Monaco wanted Tottenham to pay £50m for their star man in January, and the Lilywhites may regret not getting their man then.

This is because reports indicate that the Ligue 1 club’s asking price for Akliouche has gone up to £60m ahead of the summer.

With the race for his signature intensifying, Monaco may be hoping for a bidding war for the attacking midfielder, which further pushes up his price.

Sunderland boss Regis Le Bris has given a scathing assessment of Tottenham Hotspur as a team after his side registered a 1-0 win.

Even though Tottenham had dropped into the relegation zone ahead of the clash at the Stadium of Light, there was still plenty of optimism at the North London club ahead of Roberto De Zerbi’s first game in charge.

Reports indicated that the Spurs players had really taken to De Zerbi and his training methods, and many fans would have hoped to see the Italian kick off his spell with a decent result.

However, that was not to be as the Lilywhites fell to a 1-0 loss in the North East, putting them in major danger of relegation with just six league games left.

Regis Le Bris claims he was never worried about Tottenham hurting Sunderland

The pressure has now escalated on the North Londoners, who, despite showing some promise in the first period, failed to take their opportunities, only to be punished in the second period.

Le Bris has now declared that Tottenham Hotspur were not strong enough to beat his side, and insisted that he knew Sunderland would get their opportunities on the break if they remained focused at the back.

Speaking after his side’s 1-0 win, the Black Cats boss said (via CaughtOffside): “The opponent wasn’t strong enough to beat us. So, I wasn’t too worried. We knew that if we remained disciplined and hit them on the break, the opportunities would come. They have good individual players, but as a collective, they are struggling to find a rhythm. Today, we felt in control from the first whistle.”

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Roberto De Zerbi disagrees with Le Bris on Spurs’ performance

However, the new Tottenham head coach had a completely different take on the game and felt that his side showed great spirit, especially in the first half.

De Zerbi insisted that Spurs did not deserve to lose against Sunderland, even though they may not have done enough to win the game.

The Tottenham head coach admitted, however, that his players are lacking in confidence at the moment, and declared that things will change after the Lilywhites win a game.

Tottenham Hotspur fans have now questioned Cristian Romero’s commitment to the club following the centre-back’s latest injury.

Roberto De Zerbi did not begin his Tottenham Hotspur career with any luck on the injury front.

The new Spurs boss was dealt his first blow a few days before his side faced Sunderland in the Premier League, after Mohammed Kudus suffered a setback in training that is expected to keep him out until the summer, with surgery required.

In the match against Sunderland, De Zerbi’s misery was further compounded as club captain Cristian Romero was forced off following a collision with Antonin Kinsky in the second half, an injury scare that left the Argentine in tears.

Romero has since undergone an MRI scan, and the results have now been reported, revealing how long the club captain is set to be sidelined.

Tottenham supporters question Cristian Romero commitment amid injury setback

Spurs have now been dealt a big blow, as Romero could miss the rest of the season following his injury, which will keep him out for five to seven weeks.

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But while the Argentine will miss Spurs’ fight for survival, he is expected to be ready just in time for the 2026 World Cup with Argentina.

Tottenham fans who have now caught wind of the latest reports have given their reaction to their captain’s latest setback.

Reacting to the news, one fan pointed to the irony of the situation, saying: “I know it literally is not his fault but it is just so ironic.”

Another supporter questioned Romero’s commitment, adding: “Lol, of course Romero’s going to be fit in time for the World Cup. He does not give a s**t about Tottenham and the other players too. We need to sell Romero this summer and most of this squad because this squad is not good enough and we need a new medical team, new owners and we need to get rid of Lange and Vinai. But obviously ENIC will not sell this club even if we go down.”

Another fan claimed Romero prioritises international duty, stating: “Romero cares more about his country than Tottenham and that is a fact.” One supporter was unhappy with the refereeing decision, saying: “Injures two players in one challenge and yet no card. Disgraceful.”

Another called for a change in captaincy, adding: “Give Gray the armband, he is ready.” One more fan criticised Romero’s reaction, saying: “He was only crying about the World Cup, he would not care if we got relegated, he will just leave, he has never actually properly cared about the club.”

Romero might have played his final game for Spurs

Spurs fans’ frustration with Romero is quite understandable given how inconsistent he has been during the course of this season.

The captain has been guilty of not giving his all, with suspensions and a lack of effort when defending, costing Tottenham already this term.

With him out for five weeks, he could well have played his final game for Spurs, given the transfer speculation surrounding Romero.

Tottenham youngster Ashley Phillips had an outing to forget on Saturday as Stoke City were held to a 1-1 draw at home by Blackburn Rovers.

Spurs academy youngsters have continued to impress on loan in the EFL over the last few months, even as things go from bad to worse for the North London club in the Premier League.

Ashley Phillips has emerged as a real leader at the back for Stoke City in his second consecutive season on loan at the Potters.

In fact, the Tottenham youngster has been nominated for the Championship Young Player of the Year award in light of his consistent displays this term, but he had an afternoon to forget on Saturday.

Video: Tottenham youngster Ashley Phillips in Stoke’s draw against Blackburn

The Potters extend their unbeaten home run to six games, with relegation-threatened Blackburn Rovers emerging with a 1-1 draw from the Bet365 Stadium.

After being cautioned earlier in the game, Phillips made a clumsy challenge in the 86th minute as the away side were looking to counter-attack, thus earning a second yellow card.

The Tottenham Hotspur defender will now serve a one-match suspension at Wrexham on Saturday, which comes as a big blow to Mark Robins’ men, who are struggling for options at centre-back due to injuries.

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Watch the moment Phillips receives his red card against Blackburn from 8:20 onwards below:

Could Phillips be part of Spurs’ plans next season as relegation looms?

While the 20-year-old would be disappointed with his sending off, it should not take away from the fact that he is having another impressive season at Stoke.

Phillips is now nearing 100 appearances in the Championship, having already featured for Blackburn Rovers, Plymouth Argyle ahead of his two years at Stoke.

If Spurs do go down, which is now looking more than just a distinct possibility, the young centre-back’s experience in the second tier could make him a valuable player for the Lilywhites as they look to bounce straight back up.