Why Spurs fans face Arsenal dilemma

Why Spurs fans face Arsenal dilemmaImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Following wins over Wolves and Aston Villa, Spurs are looking to win three consecutive Premier League games for the first time since February 2025ByNeil JohnstonBBC Sport journalistPublished2 minutes agoThey are the fiercest of rivals but will Tottenham fans really be praying for an Arsenal win this weekend that propels the Gunners towards the Premier League title?Before relegation-threatened Spurs host Leeds United on Monday (20:00 BST kick-off), leaders Arsenal are at struggling West Ham in a high-stakes London derby on Sunday (16:30 kick-off).Do Spurs fans want an Arsenal win, which will increase Tottenham's survival chances - and edge their north London neighbours closer to a first league crown since 2004? Or do they want a West Ham victory - which will damage Arsenal's title chances, but leave Spurs back in the relegation zone before facing Leeds?It's a nightmare scenario for Tottenham's followers."One of my Spurs mates said they would be cheering on Arsenal," Tottenham fan Ali Speechly tells BBC Sport. "I was like: 'What are you even saying!'"Spurs fans are split over it. "Personally, I wouldn't go as far to cheer on Arsenal. I couldn't bring myself to do that."Spurs start the weekend with their Premier League future back in their own hands following back-to-back away wins at Wolves and Aston Villa.With three matches remaining, last season's Europa League winners are 17th on 37 points - one more than 18th-placed West Ham.If Arsenal and Spurs both win, West Ham will be four points from safety with two games left, while Mikel Arteta's Gunners - if nearest rivals Manchester City beat Brentford at Etihad Stadium on Saturday (17:30 BST kick-off) - will require a maximum five points from two games to win the league. So, who do other Tottenham supporters want to win at London Stadium?Unlike fellow fan Speechly, Ba...