"They 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)."
"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."
"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.""
"Unlike fellow fan Speechly, Bardi, from The Extra Inch, external Spurs podcast, says he can live with an Arsenal win. "Right now, survival has to come first," he says. "This is our priority. "Safety is more important than banter, but you won't see me crying if they draw 5-5 with Jarrod Bowen scoring tw"
Tottenham supporters must decide whether to want Arsenal to beat West Ham or to want West Ham to beat Arsenal. Spurs host Leeds on Monday after winning away at Wolves and Aston Villa, leaving their Premier League future in their own hands. Spurs are 17th on 37 points, one point above West Ham in 18th. With three matches remaining, outcomes of the London derby could affect relegation and the title race. If both Arsenal and Spurs win, West Ham would be four points from safety with two games left. If Manchester City win on Saturday, Arsenal would need a maximum of five points from two games to win the league. Spurs fans are divided, with some prioritizing survival over rivalry.
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