Tottenham Hotspurs will invite their North London rivals, Arsenal to the Tottenham Stadium on Sunday, 28 April. This fixture has major repercussions for Arsenal as a defeat here could end their title hopes. The Gunners were able to demolish Chelsea 5-0 in their most recent Premier League game. However, it is once again a clean slate as the game against Tottenham is going to be a season-defying encounter.
Arsenal are currently at the top of the PL table with 77 points. However, that could change if things go wrong against Tottenham Hotspurs. Manchester City are just one point behind them and also have a game in hand. The reigning champions play their game after Arsenal and if the Gunners draw or lose the game, it could lead to City taking the lead in the title race.
Tottenham Hotspurs’ last game against Arsenal was in September last year. The game was a firecracker and ended in a draw after ninety minutes of action. The Gunners’ last visit to the Tottenham Stadium led to a 2-0 win for them. They will be hoping to replicate that as it will help them stay in contention for the title.
Tottenham Hotspurs have a tough fixture ahead
Tottenham Hotspurs’ next few games are against the likes of Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester City. Three of the four teams here are involved in an exciting title race, which makes Tottenham one of the most exciting teams to watch over the next few weeks. They will be hoping to rain on the parade of these teams and clinch wins as they need that if they are to clinch a Champions League spot.
Tottenham have had a two-week break prior to this game week, which means that the players are fresh and ready to battle it out for the Top 4. The Spurs have not had a bad run of results against their opponents in the Top 3. Their only loss came against Manchester City in the FA Cup, which was unfortunate as it was a late winner for the treble winners.
Their form against the upcoming opponents will be a great sign for Ange Postecoglu’s men. The Australian has revitalised the team and made them play an exciting brand of football. It will be interesting to see how his team handle the pressure of playing these big games as the season approaches its business end.
Tottenham Hotspurs need to qualify for the UCL
Tottenham Hotspurs are currently in fifth place with 60 points. However, they have played two games fewer than Aston Villa who are fourth with 66 points. If Spurs put on a good performance in their remaining games, they could topple Villa and clinch the fourth place. English teams had the chance to win five UCL spots, but their failure in European competitions means that the Premier League might actually have only four teams that can get into the UCL.
The team have had some great games, but they have been inconsistent for the past couple of months. However, they can put things in the right place by finishing the season on a high note. The team have a few injuries to their key players which makes things difficult for them. Spurs could be playing against Arsenal without Richarlison and Pedro Porro, both of whom have been massive for the team. It will certainly be difficult to win against Arsenal as not only do they have a lot at stake, but they are also on a high after beating London rivals Chelsea.
