'The league hates us': Tottenham fans fume as trips to Chelsea and Liverpool are rescheduled

By premiernews On Apr 6, 2024

Tottenham fans were left furious after the latest round of Premier League broadcast selections saw changes to two key matches.

Ange PostecoglouThe team faces a crucial period in the race for Champions League qualification with three delightful matches in one week.

Postecoglou faces a critical week of matches as his team plans a return to the Champions LeagueCredit: Getty

Spurs were already prepared to welcome their north London rivals. Arsenal on Sunday, April 28 (2:00 p.m.), but will now be followed by another London derby against Chelsea on Thursday, May 2 (7:30 p.m.).

In what is sure to be a grueling race for Postecoglou's men, a trip to the title fight Liverpool Sunday, May 5 (4:30 p.m.) closes a week that will provide further indications of his top-four credentials.

Reacting to the news, fans were eager to express their annoyance at the change, in particular the rescheduling of their trip to Stamford Bridge, which was initially postponed in February due to the Blues'Participation in the Carabao Cup final.

One fan was furious: “Why Thursday before the Liverpool game?!?! Why not Wednesday?”

Another wrote: “So there's two weeks between Newcastle away and Arsenal at home but they put the Chelsea game between Arsenal and Liverpool. Make that make sense.”

A third added: “Arsenal, Chelsea and Liverpool in 7 days oh joy.”

Another wrote: “We're going to be too tired to play Liverpool on Sunday after playing Arsenal and Chelsea in a row! We'll probably have to rotate the full 11 to avoid injuries.”

While one final fan simply wrote: “Christ it's going to be a tough week.”

Spurs remain in the race for a top-four spot but face a series of tough games in the run-up.Credit: Getty

Spurs travel to Chelsea in May hoping to gain revenge on the Blues following their 4-1 defeat in November.Credit: Getty

Spurs have a chance to derail Liverpool's title hopes when they meet at Anfield on May 5.Credit: Getty

Meanwhile, one simply said: “The league hates us, but we can do it.”

To make matters worse, Tottenham's clash with city of manchester It has not yet been rescheduled due to the upcoming FA Cup semi-final between Pep Guardiola's team and Chelsea next weekend.

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Depending on their progress in the Champions League, City's trip to north London will likely take place on May 14 or 15.

Tottenham face a series of discouraging games in their quest to overtake the fourth-placed team Aston Villa.

Fifth place could still be enough to qualify for next season's revamped Champions League, depending on the English club's record in this season's European competition.

England are currently third behind Italy and Germany and must usurp one of the two nations to seal an extra spot.

Spurs are two points behind the Villans in the table with a game in hand.

However, if Unai Emery's men achieve fourth place, Spurs will have to rely on Manchester City, Liverpool, West Ham, Aston Villa and rivals Arsenal to win or reach the latter stages of European competition this season.

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