Tottenham news: Arsenal playoff path outlined as Champions League classic recalled

Although plenty believed a couple of weeks ago that Tottenham Hotspur would coast to fourth position in the Premier League, supporters seemed well aware that some twists and turns would come.

After hammering Aston Villa 4-0, a defeat to Brighton an a draw against Brentford have seen Antonio Conte's side fall behind Arsenal in the Premier League. Although with the Gunners still to come to Spurs, a Champions League spot is still technically in Tottenham's hands.

Conte will be desperate to see his players bounce back and they can put the pressure on their local and position rivals this weekend. Spurs host Leicester City early on Sunday, before Arsenal travel to West Ham United.

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Fans of Tottenham and Arsenal are expecting the fight for a top-four berth to go down to the wire, although both sets of supporters would surely struggle to cope with a playoff.

That prospect is still on the cards, although it would require both teams to finish the season on exactly the same totals in a number of categories, making it very unlikely.

"The results that need to occur for a Premier League fourth-placed play off to take place would see Arsenal register back-to-back 3-0 wins over West Ham and Leeds United before losing the huge clash at Spurs 2-1.

"The final two Gunners fixtures would have to end with a 1-1 draw away at Newcastle before beating a relegation threatened Everton 2-0 at home on the final day.

"From a Spurs perspective, 2-1 wins over Leicester City and Arsenal either side of a 3-0 defeat by Liverpool would mean two 1-0 victories over Burnley and Norwich City respectively would be enough