It feels like we’ve entered the final chapter of Anj Postkoglu’s career at Tottenham, so we’ve ranked their next ten games based on the likelihood of his final game…
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When they’re good, few teams in the Premier League can match them, but when they’re bad, they’re approaching the level of incompetence Southampton have had this season. Worse, they place themselves at both ends of the spectrum with equal regularity.
They beat Manchester City 4-0 Considered a potential turning point for Spurs, allowing them to start fresh and show a level of consistency they have been unable to do before. However, they have gone the other way and are without a win in their past five games.
This run increased the pressure on the Spurs coach, Who is currently the third favorite to be the next sacked Premier League manager?.
Tottenham Hotspur’s irritating (or hilarious) form has led to links with potential replacements and potential replacements A Premier League manager was reportedly “tempted” (for one reason or another).
So, which of Tottenham’s next games is most likely to be Postkoglu’s last? Maybe away to Arsenal or Southampton?
10) Hoffenheim (Class A, Europa League) – January 23
The Europa League offers Postkoglu some consolation. Tottenham have three wins, two draws and one loss in six games and are on the verge of a top eight finish.
The game against Hoffenheim is the first of Tottenham’s two remaining league fixtures, with a potentially disappointing result against the Bundesliga side next month. With this result, they are still very sure to enter the play-offs, which will give them a chance to avoid the embarrassment of being eliminated early.
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9) Tamworth (Grade A, FA Cup) – January 12
Postkoglu was mocked at the start of the season for “always winning” trophies. For his own sake, he needs to be proven right, as his future is likely to depend on Spurs’ performance in cup competitions this season.
They will begin their FA Cup journey with a trip to National League side Tamworth. We’re talking about Tottenham, so a cup defeat can’t be completely ruled out, although Postkoglu’s second-tier side should win by a few goals even if they don’t perform well. If they don’t, this will be a new low that will be difficult for the head coach to overcome.
8) Liverpool (H, Premier League) – December 22
After a silly London derby against Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur can give fans another pre-Christmas thriller when they take on the league leaders three days before Christmas.
Although Tottenham’s rivalry with Liverpool had progressed last year when Jurgen Klopp said goodbye, it’s now clear that Arne Slott has transformed his team into a more complete (and better) side. Team, this season’s games may be more conservative.
Games against Liverpool are often daunting and that remains the case with Slott’s side fighting on all four fronts. Given the mood on both sides, Spurs could easily be eaten alive by a superior opponent, but they could also put on a show and cause shock – you never know for sure. Please note that losing to the tabletop champion should not be considered the end of the world.
7) Newcastle United (H, Premier League) – January 4
Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle’s seasons have followed a similar trajectory, with Eddie Howe’s side also underperforming.
Newcastle currently sit three points clear of 10th-placed Tottenham Hotspur, who have been in high-intensity form for much of the season and are a long way from qualifying for the 2022/23 Champions League. .
The Newcastle manager’s job could be another vacancy that could become available soon. This is a potential opportunity to briefly relieve the pressure on the manager when trying to make sense of Tottenham’s results under Postkoglu.
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6) Everton (Grade A, Premier League) – January 19
Unsurprisingly, much of Everton’s success this season (nothing to fault) has come at Goodison Park, with fans bidding farewell to their beloved stadium ahead of a new era.
This new era could begin with Everton in the Championship, although their ability to come out of nowhere with a win every five games puts them in a strong position to avoid relegation.
Such a shocking win could easily have come at the expense of Postkoglu’s side, despite the London side’s impressive record against Everton. Due to the long wait for this game, if this list was purely based on Tottenham’s chances of doing something, it would fall a bit lower.
5) Nottingham Forest (A, Premier League) – December 26
If Tottenham sack Postkoglu, they could try again with Nuno Espirito Santo…
No, but seriously, Nuno’s resurgence at Forest is one of the feel-good stories of the season They have gradually assembled a very strong Premier League starting line-up, which makes them a strong contender for a European spot.
No doubt Nuno will be delighted to get a point off Tottenham as they dropped him quicker than Daniel Levy appointed him. A loss to Forest wouldn’t be the disaster it once was, but it would still push Postkoglu closer to the exit.
4) Manchester United (H, League Cup quarter-finals) – December 19
As mentioned, Postkoglu – if he can stay in the team long enough – really needs to win a trophy this season, and the Carabao Cup provides Spurs with an opportunity to end their run on trophies. Long wait.
Given that Manchester United are in a painful transition phase under new head coach Ruben Amorimthis is undoubtedly a winnable game for Spurs, especially at home.
Postkoglu, as he promised, will win something this year and Levy will be enough to stop turning a blind eye to their Premier League woes if the redeeming qualities of a long-term Carabao Cup run are taken away.
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3) Southampton (Grade A, Premier League) – December 15
Recent indications Postkoglu retains Levy’s supportBut talk about potential replacements is intensifying and another embarrassing loss to a lower-tier Premier League could worsen the situation.
The trip to St Mary’s is probably the easiest away game a team can ask for in the Premier League this season, but Spurs have lost to relegation candidates before and it wouldn’t be a surprise if they make this game more difficult. More than it needs to be.
2) Arsenal (Grade A, Premier League) – January 15
The Gunners are continuing to prove they are miles ahead of their north London rivals as they mount another push for the Premier League title.
The rivalry is played out more frequently than most other local derbies in the Premier League, but Spurs (even more so as the away team) will go into this particular clash as huge underdogs.
Defeats to local rivals have brought an end to the reigns of many managers and if Arsenal find their shooting boots in a one-sided blow, it could be a bye-bye to Postkoglu.
1) Wolves (H, Premier League) – December 29
Will a repeat of the 1-0 home defeat to Ipswich end everything for Postkoglu? Potentially…
Gary O’Neill is far from guaranteed to dominate this game, but his side usually perform better against stronger opponents and they have the necessary quality in attack to punish Spurs’ counter-attacks to condemn them (and Postkoglu, more importantly) to yet another devastating defeat.
