A look at the next five Tottenham fixtures compared to Man United and Aston Villa in the race for the top four.
Tottenham have had some respite from Premier League action over the past week, with no scheduled match for the Lilywhites. Spurs were set to face London rivals Chelsea, but that had to be moved due to their involvement in the Carabao Cup final.
It means there’s been something of a wait for Ange Postecoglou between games, with the top four picture starting to unfold. The north London outfit watched on as Aston Villa dismantled Nottingham Forest, but were boosted by Manchester United’s late defeat to Fulham.
It means, heading into another weekend of action, Tottenham are looking to stay in touch with Villa in fourth while keeping their distance from the Red Devils. With the race for Champions League qualification heating up, here’s a look at the next five Tottenham fixtures compared to their rivals.
Tottenham fixtures
Crystal Palace (H) – March 2
Next up for Tottenham is a clash against London rivals Crystal Palace at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. The Eagles have been boosted by the arrival of new manager Oliver Glasner, who could bring a challenge to north London, following his debut 3-0 win over Burnley.
Current position: 13th.
Current form: Two wins, one draw, two defeats.
Previous meeting: Crystal Palace 1-2 Tottenham – 27 October 2023.
Aston Villa (A) – March 10
A huge clash in the context of the top four race comes in the next few games as Tottenham prepare to journey north to face Aston Villa. The Midlands outfit are currently five points clear in fourth, but they have played one game extra compared to Spurs.
Current position: 4th.
Current form: Three wins, zero draws, two defeats.
Previous meeting: Tottenham 1-2 Aston Villa – 26 November 2023.
Fulham (A) – March 16
A short trip across London will see Tottenham face Fulham in mid-March. The Craven Cottage outfit are mid-table this season, with inconsistent form that has seen them blow some teams away, while struggling against others.
Current position: 12th.
Current form: Two wins, two draws, one defeat.
Previous meeting: Tottenham 2-0 Fulham – 23 October 2023.
Luton Town (H) – March 30
With an international break in-between games, Tottenham will have another two weeks off before they face Luton Town. The Hatters are looking to bravely fight off relegation, having enjoyed a competitive return to the top flight.
Current position: 18th.
Current form: One win, one draw, three defeats.
Previous meeting: Tottenham 1-0 Luton Town – 7 October 2023.
West Ham (A) – April 2
Rounding off the next five fixtures, Tottenham make their way across the capital once again as they face West Ham. The Hammers have been in indifferent form as of late, only recently picking up their first win of the calendar year – though they are still battling for European qualification.
Current position: 8th.
Current form: One win, one draw, three defeats.
Previous meeting: Tottenham 1-2 West Ham – 7 December 2023.
Average opposition league position: 11th.
Tottenham’s run-in combines a mixture of challenges for Ange Postecoglou to consider in preparation. Spurs have a key game against Aston Villa, which should have a huge impact on the top four race, no matter the result.
However, consistency will be key for finishing fourth, which will rely on beating some tricky opponents coming up. With just two home games in the mix, it will be important to be at the very best to take as many points as possible.
Aston Villa fixtures
Luton Town (A) – March 2
Tottenham (H) – March 10
West Ham (A) – March 17
Wolves (H) – March 30
Manchester City (A) – April 3
Average opposition league position: 8th.
Current form: Three wins, zero draws, two defeats.
Aston Villa have one of their toughest runs of the season ahead of them in the next month or so of action. The key clash with Tottenham is surrounded by tough games against Manchester City and rivals Wolves.
With a number of away ties on the cards too, it could be a tricky time for Villa, depending on how they turn up.
Manchester United fixtures
Manchester City (A) – March 3
Everton (H) – March 9
Sheffield United (H) – March 16
Brentford (A) – March 30
Chelsea (A) – April 4
Average opposition league position: 13th.
Current form: Four wins, zero draws, one defeat.
Manchester United have pushed themselves back into contention for the top four with their more recent form. Bar their Manchester derby clash with Manchester City, the rest of their fixtures look favourable on paper.
Whether they play out that way remains to be seen, especially given how inconsistent the side can be at times.
Our verdict
The next five fixtures are likely to have a huge impact on the picture of the top four race as a whole. For Tottenham, it has to be seen as an opportunity to assert themselves and ensure that fourth is theirs heading into the final month.
A clash with Aston Villa offers a chance to take control of the situation, while the Villains have a tough run after that match. Manchester United may be able to muscle their way into the scene, though it depends on which team shows up on the day of each game.
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