TOTTENHAM fans might be forced to SUPPORT their fiercest rivals Arsenal in order to achieve Champions League qualification.
Spurs dropped out of the Champions League automatic places after suffering a 4-0 hammering at the hands of Newcastle on Saturday.
Ange Postecoglou couldn’t believe his eyes as his Champions League-chasing side crumbled to their heaviest defeat of his reign.
Two goals from Alexander Isak complimented strikes from Anthony Gordon and Fabian Schar in a dominant performance at St James’ Park.
The result means Tottenham drop to fifth behind Aston Villa, who travel to Arsenal on Sunday.
Which indicates that Lilywhite fans might be forced to bite their tongues and cheer on their north London rivals through gritted teeth.
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An Arsenal win will prevent Villa from adorning a three point gap over Tottenham, as both sides press for an automatic spot in Europe’s top competition next season.
Likewise, Tottenham fans might AGAIN be forced to support Arsenal when they travel to Bayern Munich next week.
That is because an Arsenal victory will help England’s Uefa coefficient for a fifth spot in next season’s Champions League.
Every win, draw and round progression by a team adds to a country’s total, which is then divided by the number of clubs involved at the start of the competition.
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England had been favourite to claim one of the two extra spots in the competition before the Champions League quarter final first legs.
Spurs currently hold fifth place, but have a game in hand on Unai Emery’s side.
And Tottenham fans are not happy with the circumstances.
One supporter wrote: “What’s going on? Tottenham don’t know what’s coming for them.”
Another said: “So there hopes of featuring in Europe’s elite competition is hanging on us. What a world!!!”
A third wrote: “This possible.”
While an Arsenal account chimed in: “What a time to be alive. I’m seeing Tottenham waiting for us to perform for them to qualify.”
Spurs still need to host Arsenal on April 28, and then travel to Manchester City and Liverpool.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
