Why Spurs fans face Arsenal dilemma
Since beating Brentford 2-0 on 6 December, Spurs have taken three points - all draws - from a possible 27 at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium under Thomas Frank, Igor Tudor and, now, Roberto de Zerbi. After Monday's penultimate home game, Spurs go to Chelsea on 17 May before rounding off a dreadful season back home against Everton on 24 May. "If we win our last three games then it doesn't matter what West Ham do," adds Speechly from Women of the Lane.
, external "But asking Spurs fans to feel confident in their team right now is a big ask. "It's emotional gymnastics because a lot of Spurs fans had come to terms with the fact that relegation was going to happen. "Now De Zerbi has come in and fans are like 'actually, we might survive'.
" Two seasons ago Spurs missed out on a Champions League place after losing their final home game 2-0 to Manchester City, who went on to win pip Arsenal to the Premier League title. "Life has a funny way of testing Spurs fans," adds Bardi. "Many of us were happy to sacrifice Champions League qualification if it meant stopping Arsenal winning the league.
That decision ultimately led to our great night in Bilbao 12 months later. This time, though, the stakes feel very different. "Our problems are now much bigger than whether we play in the Champions League or Europa League.
What is at risk is the status of the club, the future of key players, and the possibility of becoming the first founding Premier League club to slip into the abyss. " Shay Given discusses whether West Ham or Tottenham will go down Bardi added: "Four weeks ago, I would have said immediately 'let Arsenal win. Our Premier League safety matters more.