Why Spurs fans face Arsenal dilemma in Premier League over the weekend

Following wins over Wolves and Aston Villa, Spurs are looking to win three consecutive Premier League games for the first time since February 2025 They are the fiercest of rivals but will Tottenham fans really be praying for an Arsenal win this weekend that propels the Gunners towards the Premier League title? Before relegation-threatened Spurs host Leeds United on Monday (20:00 BST kick-off), leaders Arsenal are at struggling West Ham in a high-stakes London derby on Sunday (16:30 kick-off). Do Spurs fans want an Arsenal win, which will increase Tottenham's survival chances - and edge their north London neighbours closer to a first league crown since 2004? Or do they want a West Ham victory - which will damage Arsenal's title chances, but leave Spurs back in the relegation zone before facing Leeds? It's a nightmare scenario for Tottenham's followers. "One of my Spurs mates said they would be cheering on Arsenal," Tottenham fan Ali Speechly tells BBC Sport. "I was like: 'What are you even saying!' "Personally, I wouldn't go as far to cheer on Arsenal. I couldn't bring myself to do that." Spurs start the weekend with their Premier League future back in their own hands following back