Tottenham need to get back to winning ways in the Premier League amid relegation fears.
Tottenham manager Igor Tudor has had a week to settle into his new surroundings at N17. The Croat arrived at Hotspur Way on an interim basis until the end of the season after the club decided to part ways with Thomas Frank earlier last week. Tudor’s objective is straightforward: keep the Lilywhites in the top flight and guide them back to winning ways in the Premier League.
That task is easier said than done, as the North Londoners have won only two of their last 17 league matches. They are winless in eight league games and are struggling to get the basics right. Spurs are stranded in the bottom half of the table, just five points above the relegation zone. It is therefore clear that Igor Tudor must make an immediate impact at the club.
His first game in charge of Spurs comes against the club’s arch rivals Arsenal in the north London derby. The Gunners emerged victorious when the two sides met earlier in the season. It was a day to forget for the Lilywhites, as Eberechi Eze, a player they pursued extensively last summer, scored a hat-trick in a comprehensive win for Mikel Arteta’s men.
Igor Tudor is ready for Tottenham’s clash against Arsenal
Tottenham have an opportunity to return to winning ways in the Premier League when they host Arsenal on Sunday. A victory would significantly boost their survival hopes while also dealing a major blow to the Gunners’ title charge. There is a sense of anticipation around N17 as Igor Tudor prepares to go head-to-head with one of the league’s top managers in Mikel Arteta.
Tudor has stated that his side must be brave against the Gunners and play on the front foot if they are to secure a positive result this weekend. Speaking in his pre-match press conference (via Football London), Tudor said,
“It’s always a good time to play against Arsenal at home. Good if you are not in a good moment, of course. If you are not in a good moment, of course. So let’s go. We respect them but we play at home. Let’s see what will happen. We need to have courage, confidence. We have good players, they have good players. So let’s see what will happen. Be humble but brave, intelligent. The right things to do to put in the pitch. We play at home, eh?”
Igor Tudor believes Spurs have the ideal opportunity to get back to winning ways when they face Arsenal this weekend. The Croatian tactician wants his side to show ‘courage’ and ‘confidence’ as they aim to secure a positive result at home. He expects the Lilywhites to follow the game plan and execute the basics effectively in order to cause an upset. Home advantage could prove crucial, with the fans expected to play their part in helping Tudor’s men get over the line against their arch rivals.
The Lilywhites are winless in their last three home league matches against Arsenal. The Gunners have found it relatively easy to breach the Spurs defence in recent years, underlining the scale of the challenge facing Igor Tudor if he is to put the North Londoners back on the map in the coming weeks. The players will need to remain focused and determined as they strive to secure their Premier League status for next season.