Leeds United’s gap over the relegation zone, particularly Tottenham Hotspur, has been trimmed to six points after the latest Premier League results.
Daniel Farke’s side seemed to have one foot in safety after hitting the 40-point mark with a draw against Bournemouth away from home last week.
But victories for Nottingham Forest, West Ham and Tottenham over the weekend have kept the battle alive, with four games still left to play.
Leeds are set to travel to north London to face Tottenham next month in a clash that could prove decisive for the hosts’ survival hopes. However, Spurs have been dealt another significant injury setback.
Tottenham suffer another injury blow ahead of Leeds clash next month
Roberto De Zerbi confirmed after the win over Wolves that Xavi Simons picked up a knee injury, and it later emerged that he could be out for seven to eight months.
The Tottenham boss was hopeful that Dominic Solanke’s injury was not as serious. However, it seems Spurs have suffered another major setback.
Fabrizio Romano has confirmed reports that Tottenham do not expect him to be involved again ahead of the end of the season.
The forward has suffered a grade two hamstring tear, and it is now expected to keep him out for the rest of the campaign.
This is another hammer blow for a Tottenham side that are struggling to score or create goals because of long-term injuries to forwards.
Tottenham’s hopes of securing Premier League survival now hang in the balance, and they are expected to field an even more weakened line-up in the coming games, including Leeds’ trip to north London.
The Whites could be safe before they face Spurs
Victories for West Ham, Nottingham Forest and Tottenham have left Leeds looking over their shoulder again, just when it seemed like reaching 40 points last week had put them out of danger.
Daniel Farke’s side might still need another win to be certain of avoiding a late slide into the relegation zone.
An away win at Tottenham next month could effectively secure their Premier League status and, in the process, all but seal Spurs’ fate.
That said, if Leeds can beat Burnley at Elland Road next Friday night, they could already be safe by the time they make the trip to north London.
