Overview
Relegation experts" like Sean Dyche or Sam Allardyce may be ready to accept if Tottenham Hotspur contacts them. However, the London team decided to put their faith in Roberto De Zerbi's long-term vision, and that gamble is showing positive signs.
In rounds 33, 34 and 35, only two teams have won more points than Tottenham in the Premier League. The reigning UEFA Europa League champions have overcome the disappointment from the draw with Brighton with two consecutive courageous victories away from home in the Midlands region.
After winning their first Premier League victory in 2026 at Wolves' home ground, Tottenham continued to take advantage of Aston Villa's distractions in the Europa League to win a deserved 2-1 victory at Villa Park. Conor Gallagher and Richarlison were the ones who scored in just the first 25 minutes of the match.
Tottenham also benefited when Brentford defeated West Ham United, thereby entering the weekend with self-determination in hand. The team is currently ranked 17th in the Premier League table, one point more than West Ham.
West Ham can still take the lead if they create a surprise against Arsenal. In that case, Tottenham fans may have to temporarily put aside the rivalry between the two London teams. However, in the most ideal scenario of the round, Spurs can create a 4-point gap with the relegation group when the season is only two rounds away.
Poor home record with only 11 points after 17 matches may no longer be of much significance at the present time, because De Zerbi's tactical mark has been clearly reflected in the numbers. Tottenham under the Italian strategist regained ball control in the third of the back of the field an average of 5.3 times per game.
Meanwhile, Leeds United's progress has been shown throughout the past months, not just in recent times. Daniel Farke's team may even officially stay in the league before the next match takes place.
With a 7-point gap ahead of West Ham when the season is only three rounds away, Leeds will definitely stay in the Premier League if West Ham loses to Arsenal. In the opposite case, Leeds only needs to achieve results equivalent to or better than their opponent to complete their relegation goal.
However, the away team is in a big advantage. No team has ever been relegated from the Premier League with 43 points in this stage of the season, especially when Leeds has won 10 points in the last 4 matches.
After a bitter defeat to Chelsea in the FA Cup semi-finals at Wembley Stadium, Leeds quickly returned with a 3-1 victory over Burnley. Anton Stach, Noah Okafor and Dominic Calvert-Lewin were the scorers, helping the team extend their Premier League unbeaten streak to six.
Farke's team has also not lost in their last six away games in the league. However, drawing too much prevents them from being absolutely safe soon, as Leeds have had 8 draws in their last 10 away games in the Premier League.
Leeds once lost to Tottenham 1-2 at Elland Road in October. That was also Spurs' fifth consecutive victory against this opponent in the Premier League, including an exciting 4-3 score chase at home at the end of 2022.
Expected lineup:
Kinsky, Porro, Danso, Van de Ven, Udogie, Bentancur, Palhinha, Kolo Muani, Gallagher, Tel, Richarlison.
Leeds United: Darlow, Bijol, Struijk, Rodon, Bogle, Stach, Tanaka, Ampadu, Justin, Nmecha, Calvert-Lewin.
The match between Tottenham and Leeds United takes place at 2:00 AM on May 12 (Vietnam time).
