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Tottenham Hotspur fans will be able to watch their side host Nottingham Forest in Sunday’s Premier League clash on TV.

After securing a valuable point at Liverpool on Sunday, Spurs fans will be hopeful that their team can put up a fight in one of their biggest games of the season.

Igor Tudor’s side may have been eliminated from the Champions League in midweek, but by beating Atletico Madrid 3-2 in their second-leg round-of-16 clash, they’ve shown that they haven’t given up in the fight for Premier League survival.

Only three points separate 15th and 18th, but if 16th-placed Tottenham could beat 17th-placed Forest, then they’d take a massive step towards avoiding relegation.

Tottenham’s clash with Forest will be televised, and Tottenham News brings you all the details you need to know.

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How to watch Tottenham vs Nottingham Forest

The Tricky Trees have had four permanent managers this season, which highlights how poorly run they’ve been over the last nine months after such a successful campaign in 2024-25.

Vitor Pereira is now at the helm, and despite overseeing the team’s progress to the quarter-finals of the Europa League, the Portuguese head coach is still looking for his first league win in charge.

The Premier League clash between Spurs and Forest will be shown live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Ultra HDR.

Sky Sports will also upload highlights of the game via their social media channels, while customers will be able to watch the game on the Sky Sports+ app and NOW TV UK.

Highlights will also be shown on BBC One’s Match of the Day programme at 10:30pm on Saturday.

The Lilywhites have eight games left to prove their worth this season, and it’s clear that Tudor is starting to trust his youngsters.

Has Igor Tudor found his starting midfield duo in Pape Matar Sarr and Archie Gray?

One of the big criticisms the Croatian head coach has faced is his constant tweaking of the lineup and tactics.

However, Pape Matar Sarr and Archie Gray could start their fourth consecutive game if they are named alongside each other in midfield.

While Gray has been phenomenal for Tottenham, there have definitely been question marks over Sarr’s ability.

However, according to Sofascore, Sarr completed both of his two dribbles, made 17 carries with the ball and had 67 touches against Liverpool.

Both midfielders have been physically exposed at times, but if they can step up in the relegation six-pointer on Sunday, then they could be the midfield duo that Tudor trusts to guide Spurs towards Premier League safety for the remainder of the campaign.

Tottenham Hotspur have been urged to recall Kevin Danso to the starting line-up for the clash with Nottingham Forest on Sunday.

Danso has emerged as a key option for Igor Tudor in the last few weeks, but he was dropped for the 3-2 Champions League win over Atletico Madrid on 18 March.

The clash with Vitor Pereira’s side on 22 March is a relegation six-pointer for Spurs, who are just one point above the relegation zone as it stands.

The Tottenham Hotspur Stadium will be in full voice, expecting their side to take all three points, and Danso could be vital to their efforts.

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What has been said about Kevin Danso and Tottenham?

Tottenham expert John Wenham has called for Danso to come straight back into the team for the clash, given his impact recently.

Speaking exclusively to Tottenham News, he said: “Moving forward, we’ve got to go with a 4-4-2, ahead of that game against Forest, with Guglielmo Vicario in goal.

“A back four of Pedro Porro on the right, who was very good against Atletico, I’d have Cristian Romero as the right-sided centre-back, I’d then bring in Danso as the left-sided centre-back with Micky van der Ven coming out at left-back.

“I just think Danso’s been fantastic, I thought he was very, very good at Anfield, and it was so harsh for him to lose his place against Atletico, I’m hoping that he lost his place because he was just being rested ahead of coming back into the line-up.

“Then a flat midfield four with Xavi Simons playing off one of the wing positions, along with Mathys Tel, who did really well against Madrid, he was constantly showing for the ball and running at the defence, and then a midfield duo, probably of Archie Grey with Pape Sarr.

“I’d go with the two up front, and the two up front at the moment would have to be Richarlison and then Randal Kolo Muani, who got an assist at Anfield and also scored with a cracking header in midweek.”

How has Danso performed under Tudor?

Danso’s performances have justified the Lilywhites’ decision to splash £21million on his services, as he has impressed recently.

He has played five times in Tudor’s reign, making a total of 3.6 clearances per game, according to data from Sofascore.

He has made 0.8 interceptions per game, 1.2 tackles per game and won 4.6 duels per game, for a success rate of 56 per cent.

The French ace has been dribbled past just 0.4 times per game, a marked improvement under the Croatian.

He deserves to start more often.

Tottenham Hotspur will surely call upon Antonin Kinsky over Brandon Austin as Guglielmo Vicario prepares to undergo a surgery on a hernia.

Tottenham are preparing for their biggest Premier League run-in, perhaps in the Lilywhites’ modern history.

With time running out, Spurs are just about keeping their necks above the proverbial relegation zone water, but despite being knocked out of the Champions League, have got the winning feeling back after beating Atletico Madrid on Wednesday.

The 3-2 victory on the night saw Igor Tudor earn his first win in charge at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, and the Croatian will hope his side can use that as a platform to take into their remaining league games.

Sunday sees Tottenham take on Nottingham Forest in N17, in what is a huge relegation six-pointer, and Tudor has a decision to make over who is in between the sticks for Spurs.

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Antonin Kinsky is safer Tottenham bet over Brandon Austin

Kinsky was subbed off after 17 minutes in Tottenham’s Champions League first leg tie against Atletico Madrid, in what was one of the most shocking moments of Spurs’ season so far.

Since then, the 23-year-old has watched on from the bench against Liverpool and Atletico respectively, with some even questioning whether that might be that for him at Spurs entirely.

It was the type of ruthless decision by Tudor that could well have fractured any trust between him and Kinsky, but he may well now be forced to put his faith back in the young Czech.

Vicario is to undergo surgery on a hernia next week, but that could still leave the door open for Tudor to select the Italian against Forest on Sunday.

After that, however, he will definitely have to turn to one of either Kinsky or Austin to take the gloves for a few weeks, and with all due respect to the latter of those two, it has to be Kinsky.

Austin, 27, is a product of Tottenham’s academy system, but has only ever made three competitive first-team appearances for the Lilywhites.

In fact, despite being 27-years old, Austin has only ever made 22 competitive senior appearances during his career, with 14 coming on loan at Viborg, five with Orlando City and the aforementioned three with Spurs respectively.

As such, Kinsky is actually considerably more experienced than Austin is, and so with their Premier League existence on the line, Kinsky has to be the safer and better option than Austin to take over from Vicario.

What games has Austin played in for Tottenham?

Given the situation with Kinsky post-Atletico, Austin will no doubt be knocking on Tudor’s door in the attempt to convince him to give him a chance after Vicario’s injury blow.

However, in the three competitive matches he’s played in for Tottenham, he’s conceded four goals and only kept one clean sheet.

Two of those appearances came in the Europa League last season, both of which were group stage games against Hoffenheim and Elfsborg respectively.

His lone Premier League appearance also came last season too, and that was in a 2-1 defeat to Newcastle United.

Luka Vuskovic’s talent may force Tottenham Hotspur to sell one of Micky van de Ven or Cristian Romero in the summer, John Wenham has said.

Vuskovic signed for the Lilywhites in 2025, two years after agreeing terms, but the 19-year-old is yet to play a single match for Spurs as he requested to go out on loan at the start of the season.

He is currently shining on loan in the Bundesliga with Hamburg, leading to transfer speculation with the likes of Bayern Munich and Barcelona.

Tottenham rate Vuskovic very highly, and will be keen to ward off any potential interest in his services when the window reopens.

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What was said about Vuskovic’s future at Tottenham?

Wenham believes that Tottenham may have to sell one of their starting centre-back pairing to convince Vuskovic that his future is in North London.

Speaking exclusively to Tottenham News, he said: “Vuskovic will, if Tottenham can stay in the Premier League, become a part of the first team next year, I’m sure of it.

“He’s got a contract till 2030, as many of these players that are talking about going, it’ll be down to Tottenham at the end of the day, not these players.

“The only players out of contract are Yves Bissouma and Ben Davies, and they’re both free to go with our best wishes.

“I just can’t see how he goes, he might be wanted by all of Europe and all this kind of stuff, but I think Tottenham will have control of the situation.

“He’s so good, and the potential is so high that actually, you may consider selling one of Romero or van der Ven to accommodate a starting space for Vuskovic from next season.

“I think the time is right for one of them to move on, not both. I think that would weaken us drastically, but one might have to be sold in order to facilitate, you know, Vuskovic having this platform to play.

“And I think that would really show his agent and the club that there is a pathway being made for him.”

How has Vuskovic performed this season?

Vuskovic has featured 23 times in the league for the German side so far this season.

He has scored five goals and created nine chances in those matches, despite the fact that he is a central defender.

In terms of his defensive ability, he had won 69.2 per cent of his duels on the ground and 75.9 per cent of the aerial battles that he contests.

Those figures will have Lilywhites supporters very excited, and it is easy to see why Wenham believes he is ready for a starting berth.

Tottenham could still avoid financial Alfie Devine transfer error as Preston form steals headlines

Tottenham Hotspur could have their transfer mess saved by the fact that Preston North End may not be able to afford Alfie Devine on a permanent deal.

Spurs sent Devine out on loan to Preston in the summer, who has been a constant first-team starter under head coach Paul Heckingbottom.

The Hotspur Way graduate was at the heart of Preston’s 3-1 home win against Stoke City on Friday, scoring a brace and once again stealing the show.

Heckingbottom will want to keep the 21-year-old beyond this season, but has already expressed his frustration with the finances his club has available for transfers.

There is a reported buy-option in Devine’s contract, though the exact it’s not been officially confirmed by any reputable sources.

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This is why Preston North End are priced out of Alfie Devine deal

Lilywhite Rose owner John Wenham suggested Devine’s buy option would be “fairly high”, as the midfielder is rated as a big prospect internally.

It’s been confirmed that Preston’s buy option is a seven-figure sum, but the Lancashire Lilywhites may not have the money to make the deal happen anyway.

As highlighted by Transfermarkt in the table above, Preston’s current club record signing is Milutin Osmajic, who cost them £2.15million.

They have only ever spent over £2m on one occasion from these readings, and it would be a surprise to see Tottenham have included a buy option for anything less than that.

There have been whispers that the buy option is in the region of £4.5m, but as mentioned earlier, nothing credible has been reported about the exact figure.

This now gives Johan Lange the opportunity to rectify his transfer error and get a bigger sale for the young man this summer.

Is there a scenario where Devine can become a starter for Spurs?

It would be hard to see Devine ever becoming a regular starter for Tottenham, unless they were relegated to the Championship.

The midfielder has undeniable talent, but it’s not really much compared to what Dele Alli was doing in the lower leagues before his breakthrough in N17.

Devine’s contract was renewed before he was sent to Deepdale in the summer, and he is tied down to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium until 2027.

A decision will have to be made, but selling him on for an eight-figure deal could be on the cards, especially if Preston can’t pay up.

Tottenham Hotspur could be set for a cash boost of at least £65million following their Champions League defeat to Atletico Madrid.

The Lilywhites may have to wait a while until they return to Europe’s greatest club competition, which will come as a huge disappointment for those financially invested in Spurs.

The Champions League provides a second-to-none chance for clubs to make huge revenues that even the Europa and Conference League can’t match, even if you win either of the competitions.

Despite a 3-2 win and a first victory under Igor Tudor on Wednesday, Tottenham were beaten 7-5 on aggregate by Atletico Madrid, ultimately being knocked out in the Round of 16.

However, Tottenham may double their Europa League earnings of £36m from last season, so long as previous records are anything to go by

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How Tottenham could make over £65m despite Champions League disappointment

Manchester City were knocked out of the Champions League by Real Madrid last season, and fell short of their usual standards by being eliminated in the newly introduced Play-off stages.

According to ESPN, Man City earned approximately £65m from their journey in Europe last season, which is a figure you’d expect Spurs to top, given they went further than them this campaign.

To narrow the estimations for what the Lewis family could earn even more, the BBC reported that Liverpool earned £85.3m for reaching the Champions League’s Round of 16 last campaign.

Given that Spurs did the same this season, and that prices increase, it would be safe to assume that Joe Lewis will pocket above £65m considering their Champions League journey this season.

The payments are distributed and will most likely be sent yearly, which can aid Spurs, as the Lewis family tries to keep the PSR books healthy.

This is, of course, an estimation, but the way that football works is that prices and revenue usually go up. Even if it were to stay stagnant, it’s still a huge boost in the grand scheme of what has been an awful season.

Are Tottenham chiefs overwhelmed by what Daniel Levy’s left behind?

Tottenham CEO Vinai Venkatesham has recently taken a swipe at the on-and off-field success that Spurs had under Daniel Levy’s reign.

However, since Levy left, he’s been claiming that the Lilywhites don’t have the money to spend like they have in previous years, despite thier consistent cash revenue flow.

Yes, the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium costs around £70m to run annually, but Levy would never have decided to move from White Hart Lane in the first place if it was never going to be sustainable.

It feels like the current Spurs chiefs are overwhelmed by the task at hand, and it’ll be interesting to see their expenditure in the summer if Tottenham avoid the drop.

Thomas Tuchel has overlooked Archie Gray in his latest England squad, despite the youngster’s continued excellence for Tottenham Hotspur.

While the Lilywhites may be struggling this season, Gray is one of only a few players able to hold his head up high.

The 20-year-old has been used in five different positions under two different Tottenham bosses this season and has done a job pretty much every time.

And yet there was no room for Gray in Tuchel’s squad on Friday for the upcoming friendlies against Uruguay and Japan, despite the German calling up a massive 35 players.

Gray’s immediate focus will be on Tottenham’s massive showdown with Nottingham Forest, but he will not be linking up with England’s senior squad after that.

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Archie Gray more than deserving of England call – here’s why

Gray is predominantly a central midfielder, where he thrived when breaking through at Leeds United at a very young age.

However, he is also capable of slotting into defence and is just as comfortable playing at full-back as he is in a more advanced central role.

As can be seen in the table above, Gray has mainly been used as a pure defensive midfielder under Thomas Frank and Igor Tudor combined.

The fact he jumps around positions can skew his stats somewhat, but he certainly passes the eye test for those who watch him regularly.

Gray has assisted three goals in his past five appearances, adding some tangible merits to his game, including the assist for Xavi Simmons’ opener against Atletico Madrid in midweek.

Despite being on the losing side, Gray was particularly impressive in the recent Premier League meeting with Crystal Palace.

As per Sofascore, Gray was easily the highest-rated Spurs player on the day (7.6/10) as he registered one key pass and also recorded four clearances, showing he is capable of both sides of the game.

Gray made history in Tottenham win over Atletico Madrid

Gray has made 77 appearances for Tottenham in all competitions since arriving in the 2024 summer transfer window, scoring two goals and bagging three assists.

The most recent of those appearances came against Atletico on Wednesday, with that his seventh start in the Champions League.

That saw him overtake Dele Alli (six) with the most starts in the competition for a Spurs player before the age of 21.

He also moved up to fourth on the list of youngest English players to assist a goal in UEFA’s showpiece competition.

Gray’s performance against Atletico was impressive, completing 88 per cent of his passes on the day, and given his age, it surely makes sense to get him involved in the England set-up early on.

Tuchel is blessed with options, but not many can match the drive shown by Gray – and indeed the versatility, which any manager would love.

Gray not being involved in the World Cup, from a selfish point of view, would be a positive for Tottenham’s next manager.

But there is no a Spurs fan that would not be delighted for the youngster should be get a call-up before the showpiece event this summer.

Archie Gray has been told he looks like the “real deal” after Tottenham Hotspur‘s 3-2 win over Atletico Madrid on Wednesday.

Gray has always been highly rated at Spurs since he joined for £40million from Leeds in 2024, but now he seems to be adapting into a first-team regular.

He put in an impressive display in the draw with Liverpool on 15 March, and the victory over the Spaniards only reaffirmed his rise to stardom.

Igor Tudor seems to have only helped his development, and Tottenham are set to reap the benefits in the near future.

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What has been said about Gray’s showing in Tottenham win?

John Wenham believes that Gray has taken a step up under Tudor, and that has been evident from the last two games.

Speaking exclusively to Tottenham News, the Spurs expert said: “We’ve seen the evolution, over all of Tudor’s reign, but particularly impressive at both Anfield and against Atletico, of young Archie Gray.

“20 years of age, now on 77 first-team appearances for Tottenham already, he’s looking the real deal, he’s carrying the ball so nicely forward from midfield, also creating opportunities and giving us a real platform to build out our attacks from, his development has been fantastic.

“Last night, you saw Marcus Llorente, a very highly regarded Spain international, when Archie Gray was subbed off, go over and give him a high-five and wish him well.

“It shows when other players in the game respect you, and what you’re doing, how your stock is rising. I thought that was fantastic last night.”

How did Gray perform vs Atletico?

Gray was particularly brilliant against Madrid, completing 88 per cent of his pass attempts, misplacing just five of them, per Sofascore.

He made two key passes and notched one assist in the contest, and he also made 10 carries for a total distance of 81.7m.

The young maestro was extremely comfortable with the ball in his own half, completing 93 per cent of his 15 passes in that area, which allowed Tudor’s side to build out from the back.

He made one interception, one clearance, blocked one shot and nine recoveries as he constantly tried to help out defensively.

If Gray can maintain this level of form from now until the end of the season, he will be a superstar in no time for the Lilywhites.

Igor Tudor is looking at a substantial fine after the Tottenham Hotspur manager was charged by the Football Association, Keith Hackett has said.

The Croatian manager made comments after the match that suggested that referee Thomas Bramall favoured the home team and stated that he did not understand football.

The FA have alleged that he acted in an improper manner, using comments that implied bias, question integrity or were personally offensive to a match official, and he has until 23 March to respond

Tottenham’s loss to Fulham may have wider implications, as the former PGMOL chief believes the manager will be out of pocket financially.

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What did Hackett say about Igor Tudor charge?

Hackett believes that Tudor will be on the end of a significant fine, after he was charged with misconduct by the governing body.

Speaking exclusively to Tottenham News, he said: “The Manager (Tudor) is looking at a substantial fine, having been alleged to have questioned the integrity of the match officials.

“The charge will have taken into account a written response from the Manager.”

Why neither Tudor nor Tottenham will care about a fine

Tudor will not care about the charge or the fine that Hackett thinks will come his way, even if it is a very hefty one.

He was right to complain about the incident, as there was a clear push on Radu Dragusin by Raul Jimenez, before Harry Wilson put it in the net.

It was his second game in charge, and he needed to stick up for his side and show Lilywhites supporters that he cared and would fight for them and the team.

Luckily, the last two results have seemingly turned around Tudor’s time at Tottenham, with a draw at Liverpool and a victory over Atletico Madrid, putting the foundations down for his side to go on a run and avoid the drop in the final few weeks of the campaign.

He will not let the FA charge bring that high down, and stop him from getting the results that he needs on the pitch, to ensure survival and leave with his head held high when his short-term deal runs out.

Djed Spence delivered an impressive performance in Tottenham Hotspur‘s 3-2 victory against Atletico Madrid, hinting that he could yet salvage his career in North London.

Spence played the full 90 as Spurs won the second leg of the Champions League last-16 tie, but the result on Wednesday night wasn’t enough to stop them crashing out.

The full-back has hardly covered himself in glory this season despite making 37 appearances in all competitions, and he has been tipped to leave in the summer.

It is a staggering contrast to his fortunes earlier in the campaign, when he had become a regular in the England squad and earned glowing praise from Spurs supporters.

Now, however, he looks set to play a big role in the Premier League relegation fight, with a crucial six-pointer against Nottingham Forest next up on Sunday.

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What did Djed Spence do vs Atletico Madrid?

A marauding right-back by trade, Spence certainly demonstrated his attacking qualities at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium last time out.

According to statistics from Squawka, the 25-year-old completed the joint-fifth most take-ons of any player across both legs of the Champions League last-16 ties.

Spence recorded six in total, putting him on level terms with Liverpool playmaker Florian Wirtz and Manchester City midfielder Rodri – esteemed company indeed.

The fact that Mathys Tel, a real livewire for Spurs in the return fixture, chalked up just one more take-on demonstrated just how important the defender was in hurting Atletico.

All in all, it was a steady performance from the former Middlesbrough man.

Numbers from Sofascore have shone a positive light on his display, with Spence recording 39/44 accurate passes for an 89 per cent completion rate. 25 of his 28 passes in Atletico’s half found their target, while he also registered 71 touches and 11 carries.

At the other end, he made one tackle, two interceptions and the same number of clearances. Spence also blocked two shots, helping Spurs to dig in in a gusty performance.

Spence set to stay at Tottenham

According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Juventus are targeting a move for Spence, valuing his versatility and experience in both the Premier League and Champions League.

However, Spence could be reluctant to leave, while Spurs will also be unwilling to conduct business until a new manager is installed and their top-flight status made clear.

The defender has been valued at around £25million but remains under contract at the North London side until 2029, putting the club in the driving seat ahead of the summer.

Judging from his bright display against Atletico, he still has much to offer Tottenham. It would be foolish to let him go, especially for such a low-ball figure.