Tottenham Hotspur’s recent defeat to Arsenal in the North London Derby has left Ange Postecoglou’s side reeling, marking their second straight Premier League loss. A 1-0 victory for Arsenal, courtesy of Gabriel Magalhaes’ header, continued Spurs’ struggles against their fierce rivals.
Despite their recent setbacks, Tottenham’s upcoming fixtures provide an opportunity for the team to bounce back and regain momentum in both domestic and European competitions.
Tottenham’s Next Five Fixtures
- Coventry (A) – Carabao Cup – September 18
Spurs will switch their focus to the Carabao Cup, facing Championship side Coventry City. Ange Postecoglou may rest key players, but the competition offers a potential avenue for silverware, which Tottenham has long sought after. A strong performance here could reignite confidence within the squad. - Brentford (H) – Premier League – September 21
Premier League action resumes at home against Brentford. The Bees have proven to be tricky opponents in recent encounters, and with Tottenham’s current form in question, this match is crucial for restoring some stability in the league. - Qarabag (H) – Europa League – September 26
In European competition, Tottenham will face Qarabag FK at home. The Azerbaijani side is seen as one Spurs should comfortably beat, allowing Postecoglou to potentially rotate his squad and rest star players such as Son Heung-min and James Maddison while aiming for a win to secure a strong start in the Europa League. - Manchester United (A) – Premier League – September 29
A tough trip to Old Trafford to face Manchester United looms large at the end of September. Both clubs are eyeing top-four finishes, making this fixture pivotal in the early stages of the Premier League campaign. - Ferencvaros (A) – Europa League – October 3
Tottenham will travel to Hungary to face Ferencvaros in the Europa League. A victory here would solidify their chances of progressing to the knockout stages, further boosting their European campaign.
Rivals’ Next Five Fixtures
- Manchester United
- Barnsley (H) – Carabao Cup – September 17
- Crystal Palace (A) – Premier League – September 21
- FC Twente (H) – Europa League – September 25
- Tottenham (H) – Premier League – September 29
- FC Porto (A) – Europa League – October 3
- Aston Villa
- Young Boys (A) – Champions League – September 17
- Wolves (H) – Premier League – September 21
- Wycombe (A) – Carabao Cup – September 24
- Ipswich (A) – Premier League – September 29
- Bayern Munich (H) – Champions League – October 2
- Chelsea
- West Ham (A) – Premier League – September 21
- Barrow (H) – Carabao Cup – September 24
- Brighton (H) – Premier League – September 28
- Gent (H) – Conference League – October 3
- Nottingham Forest (H) – Premier League – October 6
Tottenham’s Current Position and Challenges
Tottenham’s recent defeat leaves them in 13th place in the Premier League after four games. With two straight losses, including their North London derby defeat, Postecoglou faces the challenge of stabilizing the team. Spurs’ upcoming fixtures, while challenging, provide them with the chance to turn things around, especially with two Europa League ties and winnable domestic games on the horizon.
The pressure will be on key players like James Maddison and Son Heung-min to deliver, and the upcoming Carabao Cup and Europa League matches could serve as opportunities to experiment with the lineup while building momentum across competitions.