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Tottenham Hotspur fans will have their fingers crossed after Jeff Stelling’s latest prediction ahead of facing Leeds United.

The Lilywhites are on a roll, with Roberto De Zerbi’s side winning two league matches on the bounce, lifting themselves out of the bottom three in the process.

It has been a dismal season for Spurs, who called upon De Zerbi in March with the instant goal of securing survival.

It is not done yet, but they have gone a long way to sealing the deal with successive wins against Wolves and Aston Villa.

Back on home soil for the first time since the 2-2 draw with Brighton, Spurs welcome Leeds United to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

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Jeff Stelling drops prediction that Spurs fans will love to hear

Heading into the clash against Wolves two weeks ago, Tottenham were winless in 2026.

And much like London buses, you wait that long for one that two come at once, with De Zerbi’s side beating Wolves and Aston Villa to climb out of the drop zone.

With West Ham facing Arsenal on Sunday, Spurs have a big chance to capitalise and move four points clear of their rivals, and Stelling believes that they will do exactly that.

“Leeds may well be safe by the time they kick off at Tottenham,” Stelling said on talkSPORT.

“They could be on the beach or they could be playing with complete freedom,” he added, with Tottenham handed a boost given that they have won their last five against the Whites.

“I have watched Leeds with real admiration in the Premier League this season, but I sense Spurs have reinvigorated under De Zerbi. And I think they can take a huge step towards Premier League safety by beating Leeds.

“I am going Tottenahm 2 and Leeds 1.”

Odds stacked in Tottenham’s favour as survival battle continues

Alongside their run of five wins in a row against Leeds, Spurs have actually won eight of their last nine, while the Whites have not secured an away result in North London in over six visits.

Only six sides have picked up more points than Leeds since the start of December, but their focus could well change should their safety be secured over the weekend.

With this in mind as well, Spurs are looking to win three consecutive league matches for the first time in 15 months – something Stelling expects to happen – which is a testament to De Zerbi’s efforts at Tottenham.

With their rivals playing the day before, fans have a conundrum given that it is Arsenal who are looking to beat West Ham.

However, should they beat the Hammers, the chance is there to take a huge step towards survival, with the result also impacting visitors Leeds, who could well be calling themselves a Premier League club for another year on Monday.

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James Maddison could be in line to make his highly awaited Tottenham Hotspur return against Leeds United.

The Englishman has spent the best part of a year sidelined due to an anterior cruciate ligament injury and has been back in training over the last few weeks.

Maddison, who is part of Spurs’ leadership group, would add another dimension to the Lilywhites’ attack, but the N17 outfit has been very protective over the midfielder.

Despite being in Tottenham’s squad over the last three match weeks, Roberto De Zerbi has not handed him any minutes.

However, ahead of Tottenham facing Leeds, the Italian has hinted he could finally return to the pitch, and his record suggests a boost for Spurs.

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Why James Maddison would be timely boost for Tottenham vs Leeds

De Zerbi confirmed in his pre-match press conference that he is “thinking” about the Englishman.

The Spurs manager, speaking about the midfielder’s chances to play, stated: “I am thinking about James Maddison because I am watching a top, top player. Maybe he is not ready yet to play, not as a physical condition but for the rhythm or intensity of the game.”

In truth, the 29-year-old is unlikely to start, and if he does come off the bench, it would likely be for a short cameo.

So far, his injury has kept him out of 46 matches for Tottenham.

Nonetheless, with De Zerbi opening the door, despite his uncertainty over his physical condition, his inclusion would strike fear into Leeds.

Maddison in four Premier League appearances against the Elland Road side has picked up three assists. That is despite the fact he has only managed to start in two of those games.

His creativity would be a huge asset for Spurs as they looked to maintain their Premier League status, with Maddison averaging 1.2 key passes per game last season according to Sofascore. He also achieved seven assists.

Is Maddison worth the risk for Tottenham?

While the update on Maddison is a positive, De Zerbi should only use him as a break in case of an emergency situation.

There is no point in risking the 29-year-old’s rehabilitation, and there is a likely chance he is not match-fit yet.

In truth, it may not be until next season that Spurs fans get to see Maddison in action, other than if survival is confirmed and De Zerbi gives him the final few minutes in the last game of the season.

Tottenham will certainly not be helped by the referee appointed for this weekend’s fixture against Leeds.

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James Wilson looks destined to return to Hearts following a truly bizarre loan move to Tottenham Hotspur in the winter transfer window.

The Lilywhites signed the young striker from Hearts, as he struggled for game time in the first part of the season with the Jambos.

The 19-year-old has been playing for Spurs’ U21s, and the club had a £2.5million buy option at the end of his contract.

According to Edinburgh News, the forward is set to return to Hearts following the expiration of his contract with Tottenham.

Tottenham had an uninspiring January window, and the arrival of James may go down as one of the most questionable decisions in the club’s history.

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James Wilson’s loan was odd from all parties

Wilson joined Spurs wanting to play regular football, but at his age, he should have been seeking first-team chances.

He was never going to get that in N17, but the idea of signing him on loan to then make it permanent this summer made sense.

However, it seems like the Lilywhites will not exercise the £2.5m buy option, despite rivalling Arsenal for the teenager’s signature.

Wilson could be headed back to Tynecastle Park as early as next week, but even then, he won’t be allowed to play any first-team football with Hearts.

The number nine is said to be keen on playing first-team football next season, so the chances of Spurs signing him are low, regardless of what division they are in.

All things considered, this will go down as a transfer that wasted the club’s precious time, as it clearly had no future reward in it either.

How is Johan Lange still in a job?

Even if Spurs stay up, major summer changes are needed with Roberto De Zerbi at the helm, and that’s not just to do with the players.

Spurs are in this mess because of managerial decisions made by the higher-ups, with transfer business also being questionable, highlighted with James.

Tottenham added just one senior signing to their ranks in January with Conor Gallagher, and even the multi-million-pound addition of Souza seems strange.

Lucas Bergavall is the only youngster that the club have signed in recent years who has produced, which makes Johan Lange look even more like a fool for wasting his time in January.

There’s been zero winning at all with James’ signing, and it never looked to be a move that made sense.

Lange needs to go this summer, before things get even worse.

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It turned out all Roberto De Zerbi needed to get the best out of Conor Gallagher at Tottenham Hotspur was to deploy the oldest trick in the book.

“He just reminds me of when I was at my best,” said Gallagher, who is among those to have benefitted the most from morale-boosting one-to-one pep talks from the Italian. These conversations have formed the backbone of their timely resurgence in the relegation fight.

Speaking to reporters after scoring his first Spurs goal in Sunday’s crucial 2-1 victory against Aston Villa, Gallagher looked a man transformed, the weight of pressure having been visibly lifted from his shoulders. Five months after his switch, he had finally arrived.

De Zerbi’s first two objectives were to take his squad back to basics and to remind them of their qualities. This gentle gap on the shoulder did the world of good for the midfielder, who for so long had looked out of place after joining from Atletico Madrid.

The end result was a performance bursting with imagination and energy, with Gallagher playing an integral role in a win at Villa Park that may just have saved Spurs from the drop.

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Conor Gallagher finally vindicates Tottenham interest

Understandably, much of the discussion among supporters ahead of the daunting trip to the Midlands was focused on how De Zerbi would be able to cover up the gaping void left behind by Xavi Simons, the influential playmaker who will miss the end of the season.

It was telling that the tactician had lauded Simons as one of his “best” and “most important players” after his heroics in the 2-2 draw with Brighton. Without him, Spurs have been impotent around the box and lacked control in the middle third.

But press on in his absence, they must.

As it turned out, Tottenham unlocked an entirely different level of performance against Villa. This pleasant surprise was made all the more curious by the fact that the midfield three, at least on paper, would have had the away contingent wincing and groaning before kick-off.

Rodrigo Bentancur and Joao Palhinha held down the fort in the double pivot, affording Gallagher the freedom to express himself in the No 10 spot. De Zerbi had been desperate to restore the latter to his all-conquering Chelsea days, and found the perfect tonic.

Secretly, Spurs’ hierarchy would have been worried. Gallagher was brought in at great expense – £35million no less – but until the weekend, he had done absolutely nothing to show that he could make an impact in the Premier League, let alone on its lower reaches.

There would have been a degree of confusion over his slow start. Ange Postecoglou had wanted to sign him from Chelsea, but Tottenham were not in a position to splash the cash. Ultimately, no formal bid was lodged, and at the end of that window, he was sold to Atletico.

Postecoglou had been angling for more experience in midfield, but the club moved in a different direction, signing two teenagers, Lucas Bergvall and Archie Gray.

At the end of last season, just before he was sacked, he made his feelings clear on the questionable policy of allowing seasoned players to go and replacing them with youth.

They would not repeat the same mistake. Johan Lange swooped for Gallagher last summer, handing him a permanent deal and reaching a swift agreement with Atletico. Thomas Frank also played a part, speaking to the 26-year-old directly and leaving him very impressed.

Over 250 days later, Spurs’ persistence was rewarded.

“When Gallagher plays like this, we play with 12 players because you can find him as a striker, as a midfielder, as a full-back, everywhere on the pitch you can find him,” said De Zerbi at Villa Park. “Great player, great passion, great qualities. Great player.”

How did Gallagher play vs Aston Villa?

It didn’t take long for it to become apparent that De Zerbi’s system has helped to get the best out of Gallagher. That much was confirmed in impressive fashion at the weekend.

According to FotMob, he completed 85 per cent of his passes during the 90 minutes, including one pass into the final third. He also took one touch in the opposition box.

Fielded just off the shoulder of Richarlison, Gallagher often applied high pressure on Tyrone Mings and Victor Lindelof, helping to set the tone for a dominant Spurs performance. That also allowed him to register 11 defensive contributions, more than anyone on the pitch.

He won four ground duels and made six recoveries, underlining his newfound importance, while his 100 per cent shot conversion rate showcased his clinical nature.

Having won two consecutive matches, Spurs’ campaign suddenly looks rosier. However, the job is not done yet, and Gallagher will need to repeat his heroics to get them over the line.

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Tottenham Hotspur shipped Dane Scarlett off to Hibernian in January.

The 22-year-old was once seen as the brightest striker prospect in North London, but he has failed to truly live up to expectations.

Things just haven’t worked out at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, and he’s slipped massively down the pecking order in North London.

That has seen him go out on four separate loan spells without ever really making a truly positive impression.

Scarlett is now on loan at Hibernian as we now assess what we know about his current deal in N17 ahead of his summer return.

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What is Dane Scarlett’s contract situation at Tottenham?

There were genuine calls for the ex-England youth international to start games for the Lilywhites as their Premier League struggles continued.

Thomas Frank wasn’t willing to give him that chance and ultimately limited him to just five appearances across all competitions.

He eventually sealed a temporary move to the Scottish Premiership with the hope of picking up more regular minutes.

That hasn’t really worked out, and he looks increasingly likely to make a North London return as soon as the campaign is over.

The plus point for the striker is that he is under contract in N17 until the summer of 2027 after penning new terms in 2023 before his move to Ipswich Town.

As part of that, he reportedly earns around £15,000 per week at an approximate yearly salary of £780,000.

Scarlett hasn’t been worth that to Hibernian, and that is unlikely to spell good news when he eventually returns to Hotspur Way.

Will Scarlett return to Hibernian permanently?

You have to feel sorry for the Englishman, as his young career has never been afforded the opportunity to get going properly.

So many short-term loan spells haven’t afforded him the chance to build up any sort of consistency or form.

That has only continued at Hibernian, where is he is yet to score, while only picking up one assist in the Scottish Premiership.

It is unclear at this stage whether David Gray will want him to stick around, but the hope will be that Scarlett can land a consistent spell somewhere.

For the better of his career, a permanent move away from Tottenham would make the most sense.

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Richarlison was among the Tottenham Hotspur players to send a message to teammate Xavi Simons following an update on his surgery.

Simons’ season was cruelly cut short when he damaged his anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee during the 1-0 win over Wolves on 25 April.

More than that, though, the Netherlands international will also miss the World Cup and is in a battle to be fit again before the end of the year.

The 23-year-old is a hugely popular member of the Tottenham squad, with his long-term layoff sending shockwaves through the camp.

An update has now been shared by Tottenham and Simons, with plenty of Tottenham players reacting to the news.

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Tottenham players react to Xavi Simons update

Tottenham’s shocking injury record hit a nadir with Simons, with many questioning if the Lilywhites are truly cursed.

Simons had found some form with three goals and an assist in his previous two club starts prior to the Wolves match.

It was a killer blow for the former RB Leipzig ace, who can now expect at least nine months on the sidelines as he recovers.

Tottenham have now confirmed Simons’ surgery this week was successful, a little over a week on from the injury being sustained.

Simons himself posted an image on social media from his hospital bed with two thumbs up, along with the caption: “I went missin’, on a mission just perfecting my craft. Intro done. Now we rise.”

Richarlison was one of the first Tottenham players to comment, saying: “Good recovery bro.”

Kevin Danso posted a sad face and a love heart, while Micky van de Ven posted a smiling face with love hearts.

Djed Spence wrote “believe”, meanwhile, and Mathys Tel posted: “Love, my brother.”

James Maddison, who is himself about to return from an identical injury, liked the post in his own show of support.

Tottenham’s injury list in full

Tottenham have nine players confirmed out right now – only Nottingham Forest, with 10, have more among Premier League teams.

That injury list is actually clearing up from Spurs’ perspective, too, with Maddison not technically on the injured list despite not being match fit.

Rodrigo Bentancur is the latest fitness doubt ahead of facing Leeds United on Monday, though he should be fine, while Guglielmo Vicario is another who is doubtful.

Ben Davies, Dominic Solanke, Cristian Romero, Dejan Kulusevski, Mohammed Kudus and Wilson Odobert are the others ruled out.

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Tottenham Hotspur have improved in a number of key areas since the appointment of Roberto De Zerbi.

Relegation fears are still strong in North London, but with just three games left to play, survival is in Spurs’ hands.

They sit a point above West Ham, having shown plenty of improvement since De Zerbi replaced Igor Tudor.

Tottenham are chasing three wins in a row for the first time this season, having previously failed to win a domestic game in 2026.

But the deeper stats showcase Tottenham’s revival far better, and the Italian’s impact is telling.

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Tottenham are much more effective going forward

Tottenham have struggled in front of goal this season, and those concerns have only been made worse by injuries to several key attackers.

The Lilywhites average 3.9 shots on target per 90 in the Premier League since gameweek one, and those numbers have increased signficantly under De Zerbi.

Even including the Wolves game, in which Spurs failed to have an actual effort on goal, Tottenham have averaged 4.5 shots on target per 90 under De Zerbi.

While minor, the average possession has also increased in games, with Spurs having recorded an average of 51 per cent over the last four games, compared to the 50 per cent throughout the full campaign.

Tottenham have also conceded just six shots on target since the Italian was named manager, but that is the area that highlights a concern that still lingers.

Tottenham are still far too soft defensively

At times it cannot be helped, but for Spurs to have conceded four goals from the last six shots on target speaks volumes about the goalkeeping situation.

Neither Guglielmo Vicario nor Antonin Kinsky have shown enough this season, and that is backed up by the number of goals conceded compared to the number of shots faced.

Both goalkeepers rank among the bottom 27 per cent in the Premier League for their save percentage, with Kinsky actually ranking among the bottom five per cent.

There’s little De Zerbi can do about that with three games left, but it is an area that will need to be addressed this summer.

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Roberto De Zerbi has been handed an unwanted headache with Jarred Gillett taking charge in Tottenham Hotspur’s game against Leeds United.

With relegation on the line, the Lilywhites will want to have any advantage they can get their hands on for the end to the season.

This will include things outside of tactics and team selection, with referees also holding the chance to change the course of a game.

De Zerbi has shown an upward trend at Spurs. winning seven points out of a total of 12 this campaign and guiding them out of the relegation zone.

Now, with Gillett appointed, ahead of Tottenham’s match versus Leeds United, there are many reasons for De Zerbi to be worried.

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Jarred Gillett confirmed as referee for Tottenham vs Leeds

The Premier League has confirmed the officials for matchweek 36, with Australian Jarred Gillett set to take charge centre stage.

Tottenham have been involved in four matches this campaign with Gillett, with a record of two wins and two losses.

That win percentage is slightly higher than their all-time record with the referee, with Tottenham winning just 46 per cent of those 15 games he has officiated. That is a worrying record and one that De Zerbi will want to overcome.

Additionally, Tottenham are third in the Premier League for fouls per game as per Sofascore, with a total of 11.9.

One thing they may welcome is the leniency that Gillett tends to show.

The referee has a 0.54 fouls per tackle record this campaign, dishing out 3.55 yellow cards per game, according to Whoscored.

However, over his time refereeing Tottenham, he seems to be stricter with bookings, handing out 2.5 yellows to Spurs.

Tottenham to prove they have mentality for relegation battle

With Tottenham’s poor home record, they will need to overcome it to keep themselves on a strong path to survival but may have added pressure to do so.

The Lilywhites will have already learnt the result of West Ham’s game against Arsenal, knowing which type of pressure will be put on.

De Zerbi’s side will either know they must get a result to climb out of the relegation zone or create a sizeable gap with two games remaining.

It will remain to be seen if they can handle that, but if the performance against Aston Villa was a sign, they certainly can.

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Roberto De Zerbi will not be calling on Mikel Jack anytime soon at Tottenham Hotspur.

The England Under-16 goalkeeper is a promising talent at Hotspur Way and has recently been promoted into the Under-18s.

De Zerbi needs a new first-team goalkeeper, with Guglielmo Vicario and Antonin Kinsky likely to depart in the summer.

Jack faces a brutal challenge to impress the Italian boss if he is to have a chance of taking a backup spot in the squad next season.

That was likely the case anyway, given the tough position that Tottenham find themselves in, but he has not done himself any favours with his debut scenes.

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What did Jack do on Tottenham Under-18s debut?

Tottenham have plenty of talented academy stars that could make the step up, like Tynan Thompson and Luca Williams-Barnett but Jack is unlikely to be one of them.

He was sent off in his Under-18s debut after just 27 minutes of the 2-2 draw with Reading, which will only increase his struggles to impress De Zerbi.

Two penalties from Oliver Boast secured a point for the young Lilywhites, but they surely could have taken all three had their stopper not been dismissed so early, which left them at a disadvantage.

Who is Mikel Jack?

Jack is a 15-year-old goalkeeper who was offered a scholarship at Spurs when he was in the Under-14s side, which is impressive.

He has already trained with the first team, despite his young age, and is very highly rated in North London with his exploits in the youth ranks.

He has four caps for England Under 16s, conceding five goals in matches against Wales, the Netherlands, Denmark and Spain in those appearances.

There is every chance that he can turn it around and eventually star for Spurs in the future, but he will have to bounce back from the red card quickly and make an impact, if that is to happen.

De Zerbi will surely be keeping his eye on the academy, trying to find players that can come into his team and provide some quality, but Jack may be towards the bottom of his list, if he was watching the clash with the Royals.

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Roberto De Zerbi has opted against starting Lucas Bergvall in the last three Tottenham Hotspur fixtures.

The Italian has already had a major impact in North London, with two wins in a row in the Premier League, with Spurs having previously failed to win a domestic game since 2025.

De Zerbi has made limited changes, but the ones he has made have certainly had a big influence, as showcased by not only recent results but also performances.

However, some of those decisions have also cast aside some of Tottenham’s regular starters, with Archie Gray and Bergvall absent from the starting 11 for the win over Aston Villa.

And with Bergvall previously linked with an exit from Tottenham, those fears may start to resurface again.

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Lucas Bergvall snub is warranted at Tottenham

Bergvall has so often been a shining star for Tottenham, but his performances since the arrival of De Zerbi have been average at best.

He started the Italian’s first game in charge against Sunderland, and, in all honesty, was awful, hence the reason he has failed to start since.

But with Rodrigo Bentancur back and thriving in his role, the Swede may struggle to get the minutes he needs to get back to his best.

Bergvall was handed just one minute of gametime against the Villans, having played a total of 41 minutes in the previous two encounters, with just six passes completed in that time.

When he has featured recently, Bergvall has struggled to get into games as much as he would have liked, and that makes it unlikely to get more minutes ahead of the final three games.

Bergvall snub could lead to summer decision

Bergvall is an excellent player, with plenty of development ahead of him.

And for that reason alone, Tottenham will not want to sell him unless they were to receive a ludicrous fee for his exit.

But much of that will hinge on how De Zerbi sees him going forward, knowing that the level of value he has may be too expensive to keep as a squad player.

Tottenham are in need of another rebuild to some extent, and Bergvall’s transfer value could have a crucial role to play in that.

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