Following back-to-back victories over Wolves and Aston Villa, Tottenham are aiming for their first three-game winning streak in the Premier League since February 2025.
They are bitter North London rivals, but will Spurs supporters genuinely hope for an Arsenal win this weekend—one that edges the Gunners closer to the Premier League title?
With relegation-threatened Tottenham set to host Leeds United on Monday (20:00 BST kick-off), league leaders Arsenal face a struggling West Ham in a high-stakes London derby on Sunday (16:30 kick-off).
Do Spurs fans want an Arsenal victory, which would improve Tottenham’s survival chances—and push their north London neighbours closer to their first league championship since 2004?
Or would they prefer a West Ham win—one that damages Arsenal’s title hopes but leaves Spurs back in the relegation zone before their clash with Leeds?
It’s a nightmare scenario for Tottenham supporters.
“One of my Spurs mates said they’d be cheering on Arsenal,” Tottenham fan Ali Speechly told BBC Sport. “I was like, ‘What are you even saying!’
“Spurs fans are divided over it.
“Personally, I wouldn’t go as far as to cheer for Arsenal. I couldn’t bring myself to do that.”
Tottenham enter the weekend with their Premier League survival back in their own hands following consecutive away wins at Wolves and Aston Villa.
With three matches remaining, last season’s Europa League winners sit 17th on 37 points—just one point ahead of 18th-placed West Ham.
If both Arsenal and Tottenham win, West Ham would be four points from safety with two games left. Meanwhile, Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal—should nearest rivals Manchester City beat Brentford at the Etihad on Saturday (17:30 BST kick-off)—would need a maximum of five points from their final two games to secure the title.
So, which outcome do other Tottenham supporters want at the London Stadium?
Unlike fellow fan Speechly, Bardi from *The Extra Inch* Spurs podcast says he can accept an Arsenal win.
“Right now, survival has to come first,” he said. “That’s our priority.
“Safety is more important than banter, but you won’t see me crying if they draw 5-5 with Jarrod Bowen scoring twice in added time.”
*Emotional gymnastics*
Spurs have made two managerial changes since they last won a Premier League match at home.
Since beating Brentford 2-0 on December 6, Tottenham have managed just three draws—earning three points 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 travel to Chelsea on May 17 before wrapping up a dreadful season back at home against Everton on May 24.
“If we win our last three games, it doesn’t matter what West Ham do,” added Speechly from *Women of the Lane*.
“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 already accepted that relegation was going to happen.
“Now De Zerbi has come in, and fans are thinking, ‘Actually, we might survive.’”
*Spurs risk slipping into the abyss*
Two seasons ago, Tottenham missed out on a Champions League place after losing their final home game 2-0 to Manchester City, who went on to pip Arsenal to the Premier League title.
“Life has a funny way of testing Spurs fans,” added Bardi.
“Many of us were happy to sacrifice Champions League qualification if it meant stopping Arsenal from winning the league. That decision ultimately led to our great night in Bilbao 12 months later. This time, though, the stakes feel very different.”
