Tottenham's next five fixtures compared to Premier League rivals after disastrous Everton defeat
Tottenham Hotspur only have a few days on the training pitches before they return to action. The Lilywhites will lock horns with Hoffeneheim at the PreZero Arena on Thursday night as they hope to return to winning ways.
Spurs are now six games without a win in the Premier League after suffering a 3-2 defeat to Everton at Goodison Park on Sunday afternoon. While Ange Postecoglou's side have one of the best goalscoring records in the English top flight, they've struggled to keep it tight at the back.
Now, they're just eight points off the drop zone. So, with a relegation scrap on the cards, football.london has looked at Tottenham's upcoming fixtures and how they compare to their Premier League rivals.
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Hoffenheim (A) – Europa League – Thursday, January 23
The penultimate Europa League clash before the knockout stages commence. Only goal difference separates Tottenham in ninth (a seeded knockout phase play-off place) from Rangers in eighth (a direct ticket to the round of 16).
Leicester City (H) – Premier League – Sunday, January 26
Tottenham will be delighted to be back on home turf after a few away games. After a tricky festive period and difficult start to the year, Postecoglou will be hoping the Spurs fans can given his players a nice lift.
Elfsborg (H) – Europa League – Thursday, January 30
The final Europa League clash of the group stage. With everything still to play for, the Lilywhites will want to end the knockout qualifiers on a high. More importantly, though, with so many fixtures in the calendar these days, Tottenham will want to bypass the knockout phase play-offs.
Brentford (A) – Premier League – Sunday, February 2
Brentford mustn't be underestimated. Thomas Frank has some exciting players at his disposal who could upset the apple cart. Bryan Mbeumo, in particular, has certainly caught the eye this term, netting 13 goals in 22 Premier League games.
Liverpool (A) – Carabao Cup semi-final second leg – Thursday, February 6
Tottenham head into this tie with a one-goal lead after defeating Liverpool on home turf in the first leg. Postecoglou promised a trophy at the start of the season, so he'll be desperate to book his side a place in the final at Wembley.
Arsenal
January 22 vs Dinamo Zagreb (H) at 8pm - Champions League
January 25 vs Wolves (A) at 3pm - Premier League
January 29 vs Girona (A) at 8pm - Champions League
February 2 vs Manchester City (H) at 4.30pm - Premier League
February 5 vs Newcastle (A) at 8pm - Carabao Cup semi final
Chelsea
January 20 vs Wolves (H) at 8pm - Premier League
January 25 vs Manchester City (A) at 5.30pm - Premier League
February 3 vs West Ham (H) at 8pm - Premier League
February 14 vs Brighton (A) at 8pm - Premier League
February 22 vs Aston Villa (A) at 5.30pm - Premier League
Manchester United
January 23 vs Rangers (H) at 8pm - Europa League
January 26 vs Fulham (A) at 7pm - Premier League
January 30 vs FCSB (A) at 8pm - Europa League
February 2 vs Crystal Palace (H) at 2pm - Premier League
February 7 vs Leicester City (H) at 8pm - Premier League