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Tottenham Hotspur have made yet another managerial change in their desperate fight to stave off relegation, parting ways with interim boss Igor Tudor after a tenure of just 44 days.
Tudor arrived at Spurs last month following Thomas Frank's exit on a temporary arrangement, but the Croatian's position became untenable at a critically dangerous moment after collecting only a single point from five Premier League matches.
His side, who had appeared to be finding their footing with a draw at Anfield and a victory over Atlético Madrid, were hammered 3–0 by relegation rivals Nottingham Forest last week, prompting Spurs to sever ties with Tudor a week later.
The next move from a deeply unpopular board will be closely watched, with Tottenham's third manager of a wretched 2025–26 season tasked solely with keeping the Lilywhites in the Premier League. Only seven matches remain, with Spurs sitting 17th and a mere point above the relegation zone.
Here is how the next five Premier League fixtures look for the clubs battling to stay up.
Tottenham, Leeds, Nottingham Forest, West Ham's Next Five Premier League Matches Compared
Tottenham (30 points) | Leeds (33 points) | Nott'm Forest (32 points) | West Ham (29 points) |
|---|---|---|---|
Sunderland (A) – April 12 | Man Utd (A) – April 13 | Aston Villa (H) – April 11 | Wolves (H) – April 10 |
Brighton (H) – April 18 | Wolves (H) – April 18 | Burnley (H) – April 18 | Crystal Palace (A) – April 20 |
Wolves (A) – April 25 | Bournemouth (A) – April 25 | Sunderland (A) – April 24 | Everton (H) – April 25 |
Aston Villa (A) – May 2 | Burnley (H) – May 2 | Chelsea (A) – May 2 | Brentford (A) – May 2 |
Leeds (H) – May 9 | Tottenham (A) – May 9 | Newcastle (H) – May 9 | Arsenal (H) – May 9 |
The situation was made all the more sensitive given that Tudor's father, Mario, passed away last week. He has returned home to grieve, and the club's extended wait before their next Premier League fixture meant they were not compelled to announce his dismissal at the outset of the international break.
Whoever Spurs appoint as his successor will face a lengthy journey north for their first assignment, with the Lilywhites taking on Sunderland at the Stadium of Light on April 12. Brighton & Hove Albion then come to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium the following week, before the London club travel to bottom-of-the-table Wolverhampton Wanderers — a side revitalised under Rob Edwards, yet virtually certain to be playing Championship football next season.
May opens with a daunting away trip to Aston Villa, currently pencilled in as a Saturday lunchtime kickoff, before Spurs host another pivotal relegation clash, this time against a struggling Leeds United side.
Leeds made significant progress towards safety over the Christmas period but have faltered badly since. They are without a top-flight win since February 6, and Manchester United await Daniel Farke's team next.
A visit to Bournemouth in late April also lies ahead, though they will be eager to collect maximum points when Wolves and Burnley come to Elland Road.
Nottingham Forest carry real momentum following their emphatic win in north London, and they are rewarded with consecutive home matches after the international break. Aston Villa and Burnley both visit the City Ground before Forest head to Sunderland and Chelsea.
The Tricky Trees must also contend with the Europa League quarterfinals, with two legs against Porto scheduled around the Villa fixture. A home game against Newcastle United then closes out their upcoming run of matches.
West Ham will feel confident hosting Wolves following their FA Cup quarterfinal against Leeds, with a win there potentially lifting spirits ahead of two manageable fixtures — away at Crystal Palace and at home to an Everton side now managed by former Hammers boss David Moyes. The Toffees, however, have been a formidable force on the road this campaign.
West Ham must make the most of the coming weeks, as May brings a challenging away fixture at European-chasing Brentford, followed by a home encounter with Premier League leaders Arsenal at the London Stadium.