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Roberto De Zerbi has just six matches remaining to steer Tottenham Hotspur away from the drop zone or face the prospect of Championship football next season. The Italian's hopes of getting off to a fast start were shattered at the Stadium of Light on Sunday, as Nordi Mukiele's heavily deflected strike proved the decisive blow in a 1-0 defeat to Sunderland.

With West Ham United leapfrogging them on Friday following a commanding 4-0 thrashing of rock-bottom Wolves, the Lilywhites now find themselves languishing in 18th place in the Premier League and two points adrift of safety. Nottingham Forest and Leeds United, meanwhile, each sit three points clear of Spurs. The saving grace is that the season is not yet over, though Spurs will now need results elsewhere to go in their favour if they are to avoid their first season outside the Premier League since its formation in 1992. With that in mind, here is a breakdown of Spurs' remaining top-flight fixtures compared to the sides they are currently battling to stay above...

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Tottenham Hotspur's remaining Premier League fixtures

Saturday, April 18: Tottenham Hotspur vs Brighton

Saturday, April 25: Wolves vs Tottenham Hotspur

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Saturday, May 2: Aston Villa vs Tottenham Hotspur

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Monday, May 11: Tottenham Hotspur vs Leeds United

TBC: Chelsea vs Tottenham Hotspur

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Sunday, May 24: Tottenham Hotspur vs Everton

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West Ham United's remaining Premier League fixtures

Monday, April 20: Crystal Palace vs West Ham United

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Saturday, April 25: West Ham United vs Everton

Saturday, May 2: Brentford vs West Ham United

Sunday, May 10: West Ham United vs Arsenal

TBC: Newcastle United vs West Ham United

Sunday, May 24: West Ham United vs Leeds United

Nottingham Forest's remaining Premier League fixtures

Sunday, April 19: Nottingham Forest vs Burnley

Friday, April 24: Sunderland AFC vs Nottingham Forest

Monday, May 4: Chelsea vs Nottingham Forest

Sunday, May 10: Nottingham Forest vs Newcastle United

TBC: Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest

Sunday, May 24: Nottingham Forest vs Bournemouth

Leeds United's remaining Premier League fixtures

Monday, April 13: Manchester United vs Leeds United

Saturday, April 18: Leeds United vs Wolves

Wednesday, April 22: Bournemouth vs Leeds United

Friday, May 1: Leeds United vs Burnley

Monday, May 11: Tottenham Hotspur vs Leeds United

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TBC: Leeds United vs Brighton

As the Sunderland fans inside the Stadium of Light belted out a rendition of Elvis Presley's 'Wise Men Say', it was the Tottenham boss who was after 'A Little Less Conversation' and a lot more action from his players. Despite being afforded a three-week gap from their last outing in the Premier League, the performance the Spurs players served up was nothing short of a disgrace.

It's been nothing but conversation from this set of Tottenham players. Talk of righting the wrongs, playing for the badge and dragging Spurs out of a position they never should've found themselves in to begin with. If points were handed out for empty promises, Tottenham's players would be league champions.

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Is it any surprise that Roberto De Zerbi refused Spurs' approach after Thomas Frank's sacking, and was once again hesitant about taking the reins after the failed Igor Tudor experiment? Goodness knows what sort of promises were made by the hierarchy to persuade De Zerbi to take charge, but just one match into his new job, it would appear the Italian's biggest fear has already come true.

If it wasn't already clear, Tottenham aren't too good to go down. In fact, it's quite the opposite.

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There would've been grassroots football teams up and down the country this weekend that played with more intensity than the so-called professionals wearing yellow at the Stadium of Light. The Europa League winners (it's even difficult to believe that's a real statement) approached the match as if they were a side already on the beach and jostling for positions in mid-table.

It was only when the fourth official lifted the board to show an additional 11 minutes would be added that the north Londoners began to up the ante. Of course, it rendered meaningless, because the reality is Tottenham are rubbish, and rubbish teams get relegated.

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Where next on the never-ending journey of previously undiscovered lows for Spurs? To prevent the final stop being the Championship, it starts at home to De Zerbi's old club, Brighton, in the Saturday evening kick-off. If there isn't a win in that game, or the following outing away to Wolves, it could genuinely be curtains for Spurs.

The highly anticipated Premier League clash between Sunderland and Tottenham is scheduled for Sunday, April 12, 2026. This fixture sees the Black Cats host Spurs at the Stadium of Light, with both teams eager to secure a vital victory in the final stretch of the season.

Football fans in the UK can watch the match live on Sky Sports. The broadcaster has selected this game as part of its Super Sunday coverage. You can find the action on both Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League, with comprehensive build-up starting well ahead of the first whistle.

For those who prefer the highest possible quality, the game delivers stunning 4K resolution and high dynamic range, ensuring every moment will be available on Sky Sports Ultra HDR. This provides stunning 4K resolution and high dynamic range, ensuring that every piece of action at the Stadium of Light is delivered with incredible clarity to your living room.

If you are on the move, you can stream the match live via the Sky Go app. This service is available on smartphones, tablets, and laptops for existing Sky Sports customers. It allows you to keep track of results even if you aren't able to sit in front of a traditional television set.

Non-Sky subscribers can still watch the game by purchasing a NOW Sports Membership. This flexible option offers Day or Month Passes, granting full access to all Sky Sports channels. It is the best way to watch without a long-term contract, providing high-quality streaming across various supported devices and smart TVs.

International fans looking to tune in from abroad should check their local listings, as the game is being broadcast globally. For instance, viewers in the USA can find the game on platforms like USA Network or Fubo, while other overseas territories will carry the feed through their respective Premier League rights holders.

For those unable to watch the live broadcast, highlights will be available shortly after the final whistle. Short clips are usually posted on the Sky Sports Football YouTube channel, while Match of the Day 2 on the BBC will provide an in-depth breakdown of the Sunday action later that evening.

Live audio commentary will also be available for fans who prefer the radio. BBC Radio 5 Live and TalkSPORT provide live updates and commentary for major Premier League fixtures, ensuring you stay informed on the scoreline and key match events throughout the full ninety minutes of play.

Andy Robertson has verbally agreed to join Tottenham Hotspur on a free transfer this summer, according to reports. The Scotland captain will depart Liverpool after nine years at Anfield when his current deal runs out at the end of the campaign.

Transfer guru Fabrizio Romano claims the 32-year-old left-back has "verbally agreed" to join Spurs - provided they avoid relegation from the Premier League this season. Spurs slipped into the relegation zone courtesy of West Ham's win over Wolves on Friday night.

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The north London club had made enquiries about snapping up Robertson during the January transfer window, only for the Reds to swiftly dismiss the approach.

It is now claimed that Robertson has an agreement in place to make the switch to Roberto Di Zerbi's side as a free agent, should the Italian manager keep them in the top flight.

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Spurs dropped to 18th following West Ham's emphatic 4-0 thrashing of Wolves on Friday night. They do not travel to Sunderland until Sunday, meaning they could find themselves entrenched in the drop zone this weekend depending on their own result on Wearside and how other fixtures pan out.

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Robertson had previously been linked with a return to boyhood club Celtic, nearly two decades after being released as a 15-year-old.

While he has admitted it is a move he has frequently contemplated, Robertson revealed there would come a point where he would not wish to make the switch and risk being a pale imitation of his former self.

He said: "Every time I watch Celtic, I consider it. When you watch them and see a packed Celtic Park... as a fan you always have that dream. Ideally I want to finish my career here at Liverpool. If I can stay at the top of my game, at the top of the tree my whole career, that's the route I want to go down.

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"But also, when I look at Celtic and when I was growing up, I was thinking I wanted to give them my best years. When I was at Queen's Park I had a dream of still playing with Celtic and always dreamed of giving my best years to Celtic.

"And now I don't want to go as a 34 or 35-year-old old guy that my uncles start hating on me because I can't move any more! Time will tell. I'm very much a person who lives in the moment."

James Maddison is drawing ever closer to making his comeback from the serious anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury he suffered during pre-season. The 29-year-old was stretchered off during Tottenham's pre-season fixture against Newcastle United in Seoul and has been absent for the vast majority of the Premier League campaign.

During his time on the sidelines, Spurs have parted ways with two managers, Thomas Frank and Igor Tudor, with Roberto De Zerbi now occupying the dugout. Since being sidelined, Maddison has been chronicling his recovery following surgery on his cruciate knee injury. In a fresh update on Instagram, the midfielder shared a clip of Spurs staff filming him as they zoomed in on the muscle in his leg. "Admin needs to work on the angle of videoing," he wrote, followed by laughing and muscle emojis.

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This follows footage shared by Spurs of Maddison training in the gym, which rapidly went viral. Supporters have been taken aback by the striking difference in muscle mass visible in his legs.

One fan commented: "You could see Maddison has lost a lot weight, especially in his leg muscles. When he is fit, he is a joy to watch. I wish him a speedy return," while another added: "Something wrong with his legs."

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A third added: "Looking at that, it's going to be a while still. Poor guy." Another observed: "If this is a recent piece of footage it's going to be a bit longer... The difference in his legs tell you that."

The former Leicester City player disclosed how isolated he has felt at times and his struggle with the psychological aspect throughout his recovery. "It was painful," he said. "It was difficult to accept, with a big season ahead, a World Cup year.

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"But it is what it is, you have to deal with it, crack on with the rehab and smile in the face of adversity. I've been working hard every day, head down, grit my teeth and get through it.

"There have been some tough days, some dark days, lonely days. But I'll get there and be back better and stronger, I have no doubt."

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Despite returning to the pitch in recent weeks, he is still anticipated to remain unavailable for the remainder of the campaign, with the club unlikely to take any chances.

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