Tottenham have had a difficult campaign as their struggles have continued to compound on the pitch. To put it into context, the Lilywhites are yet to win a league game in 2026.

And with Thomas Frank being relieved of his duties, Spurs stand only five points out of the drop zone. That five-point cushion could get easily thinner, as West Ham have found their groove under former Lilywhites head coach Nuno Espírito Santo, while Brighton continue to play for scrappy points.

This makes Tottenham be right in the middle of a relegation dogfight.

Then you take a look at the next five games that the Lilywhites are scheduled to play:

Arsenal (H)

Fulham (A)

Crystal Palace (H)

Liverpool (A)

Nottingham Forest (H)

This is a difficult run of games. You start with a North London derby at home against an Arsenal side that is on the top of the table, surging for that Premier League title. That is followed by a tricky trip to Fulham, where Marco Silva & Co. are always solid and organised along the campaign.

Then you have Palace at home, which should be a winnable game. Many would term it as an audition for Oliver...