Three things that will ‘definitely’ happen to Arsenal if Tottenham sack Tudor

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Igor Tudor could reportedly be on his way out at Tottenham Hotspur after a damaging defeat to Nottingham Forest, and the potential fourth head coach change in a year at Spurs could have significant implications for Arsenal’s season.

With Spurs out of all cup competitions and fighting to avoid relegation while Arsenal chase the Premier League title, any managerial change at their north London rivals will inevitably impact the Gunners’ campaign in three key ways.

Title race implications

Arsenal have already benefited enormously from Tottenham’s struggles this season, securing six points from their two meetings while putting eight goals past their bitter rivals. The chaos at Spurs has extended beyond just the north London derbies, with their poor form helping other relegation-threatened teams take points off title rivals Manchester City.

According to Football London, there is growing belief inside Spurs that a mutual parting of the ways with Tudor is the likeliest scenario. Any change could either stabilize their form or send them into further freefall, with direct consequences for how other strugglers perform against City in the run-in.

With Burnley still to play City on April 26 and sitting just ten points behind Spurs, maintaining pressure on the champions could prove crucial for Arsenal’s title hopes.

The unthinkable scenario

While it seemed impossible just months ago, genuine relegation fears now surround Tottenham. The defeat to Forest has convinced many that Spurs could take their state-of-the-art stadium into the Championship, creating a fascinating dilemma for Arsenal supporters.

Some fans would miss the north London derbies, despite Arsenal’s dominance with nine wins from the last eleven meetings. Others would relish witnessing such a monumental collapse from their bitterest rivals, regardless of losing those fixtures.

A fourth coaching change in twelve months would certainly impact their plight, though whether positively or negatively remains to be seen.

The bigger picture

Arsenal currently hold the strongest position of any team in their respective battle, sitting nine points clear at the top. The most entertaining fight isn’t at either end of the table, but rather the scramble for European places where Liverpool, Aston Villa, Manchester United and Chelsea are allowing teams like Brentford, Fulham and Everton realistic chances of breaking into the top positions.

Tottenham’s remaining fixtures against Brighton, Villa, Chelsea and Everton mean they could still influence both the European race and Arsenal’s title charge, highlighting just how precarious their situation remains.

Any managerial change at Spurs will be closely watched by Arsenal supporters, who have enjoyed watching their rivals’ spectacular decline from a safe distance while their own team has soared to new heights under Mikel Arteta.