Leeds’ 3-0 win over Wolves on Saturday has given them an eight-point cushion over Tottenham in the relegation zone, with just five games left.
Spurs, meanwhile, dropped two big points after conceding late against Brighton and are still without a Premier League win in 2026.
Leeds were dominant against Wolves, and when you add that to last week’s victory over United, they now look all but safe heading into next season.
Daniel Farke has warned his players not to get complacent and hasn’t completely ruled out a late push from Tottenham. But Gary Neville has conceded that the situation is getting desperate and grimmer for the north London club.
Gary Neville issues brutal relegation warning to Tottenham after Leeds result
Roberto De Zerbi’s side came close to a win on Saturday. However, Georginio Rutter’s late equaliser meant Brighton stole one point late in north London.
Leeds and Nottingham Forest won at the weekend, and West Ham will be taking on a Crystal Palace side who were in European action in midweek.
Gary Neville admitted that the unthinkable prospect of Tottenham getting relegated from the Premier League is gradually becoming a reality.
He insisted that Spurs are in a grim situation going into the final five games of the season.
The former defender said on the Gary Neville podcast: “Forest and Leeds have won, and West Ham play tomorrow night [tonight].
“The unthinkable is happening before our eyes.
“It’s a desperate situation [for Tottenham].”
Spurs may need some help from Daniel Farke’s side
Daniel Farke’s side have more or less secured Premier League football for one more season and may be just one win away from getting it done completely.
If Leeds get a victory in the coming weeks and beat Chelsea in the FA Cup semi-final next Sunday, they may have different priorities by the time they travel to face Tottenham next month.
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Spurs will be desperately hoping that Leeds are secure by then and are in the FA Cup final, as it may lead to Farke fielding a rotated side against Tottenham.
Leeds may already out of Spurs’ reach, so they may want them safe, secure and comfortable, and with one eye on a potential FA Cup final at Wembley.