Arsenal just did Tottenham not one but two relegation favours ahead of Leeds clash

Tottenham Hotspur have more than one reason to be grateful to their north London rivals ahead of this afternoon’s crucial clash against Leeds United.

Spurs have a golden opportunity to give themselves some breathing room in the relegation battle by beating Leeds—a result that would move them four points clear of West Ham with just two matches remaining. That chance arose after Arsenal edged West Ham 1-0 at the London Stadium on Sunday in controversial fashion, with the hosts having a stoppage-time equalizer disallowed following a VAR review.

Sunday’s outcome has significantly boosted Tottenham’s survival prospects, and Roberto De Zerbi’s side could find themselves in the driver’s seat with a win this evening.

How Arsenal’s win eased Tottenham’s path against Leeds

Not only has the Gunners’ victory given Spurs the chance to open up a sizeable gap over West Ham, but it has also altered Leeds’ relegation situation. Following West Ham’s loss to Arsenal, Daniel Farke’s side can no longer be relegated—they are mathematically safe even if they lose all of their remaining three matches.

That means Leeds have nothing left to play for and may lack the same motivation for this evening’s game that they would have had otherwise. Arsenal’s win has therefore helped Tottenham’s survival hopes in more ways than one, though the Lilywhites must still get the job done on the pitch.

Can Spurs reverse their troubling home form this season?

The contrast between Tottenham’s home and away results this season has been stark. Spurs have been among the worst-performing teams at home while boasting the third-highest points tally on the road.

In fact, the last time Tottenham won a Premier League match in front of their own fans was against Brentford on December 6, 2025. De Zerbi’s men will be eager to put that right this evening, drawing confidence from the impressive performance they delivered against Brighton in their most recent home game.