LONDON, England — Tottenham Hotspur go face Southampton on Sunday, April 6, 2025, as dem dey try escape relegation while Southampton wan avoid historical shame. The match follow Tottenham’s recent 1-0 loss to Chelsea for Stamford Bridge, dem still dey struggle with 16 losses this season.
Manager Ange Postecoglou go lead Tottenham as dem sit for 16th position for league table with 34 points. But dem no win any of dem last four league matches, and fans don begin show dem frustration.
“We need to do better and get three points,” Postecoglou talk after the Chelsea game. “If we no win, e go make di situation even worse.”
Wetin make di game important be say, if Southampton lose, dem go confirm dem relegation to lower league. Southampton dey sit for last position with only 10 points, and dem don also dey face plenty injury issues. Midfielder Flynn Downes go miss dis match because of two-match suspension after him collect 10 yellow cards.
Paul Onuachu, Southampton striker, go face fitness test for ankle injury wey e get against Crystal Palace. Dejan Kulusevski and Kevin Danso of Tottenham still dey sidelined. Meanwhile Richarlison don return to full training and go fit feature.
Tottenham don score 12 goals in their last three meetings with Southampton, and dem dey favorite to win dis match. Dem need di points to secure their top-flight status and salvage some pride after a disappointing season.
“We get skillful players like Heung-Min Son and James Maddison wey fit change di game for us,” Postecoglou add. Southampton defense go need strong mentality to handle di attacking threats from Spurs.
In di last five games, Southampton don struggle, but dem recently hold Crystal Palace to a 1-1 draw, sharping dem chance of getting a result against Tottenham. Manager Ivan Jurić go lead dem into dis crucial match hoping say dem fit pull off di upset.
“We go fight hard to get something from dis match. We no wan be di worst team in history,” Jurić talk. If Southampton fit hold on, dem go need to be at their best to unsettle Tottenham’s attack.
As we dey look ahead to di match, both teams don prepare well, but di pressure dey heavy for both sides. Di match go kick off at 14:00 BST for Tottenham’s home ground, and fans dey expect an intense game as dem try secure their top league status.
