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Sun 22 February 2026 19:50, UK Tottenham fans think Djed Spence believes he is better than he is following a 4-1 defeat against north London rivals Arsenal.It was the worst possible start for Spurs‘ new interim manager Igor Tudor, with just a four-point gap now between them and the relegation zone following the defeat.Eberechi Eze, who scored a hat-trick in the reverse fixture, and Viktor Gyokeres fired home the goals for Arsenal.Randal Kolo Muani’s first half equaliser had given Spurs hope heading into the second period, but Tudor faces a mountain of problems heading into the final 11 games of the Premier League season.Credit: IMAGORead More: Tottenham fans explode at 2026-27 season ticket prices.Djed Spence ‘by far the worst player’ against ArsenalSpence had the task of trying to keep Bukayo Saka quiet down the right flank, but the 25-year-old struggled to cope against Arsenal’s attack.The full-back won five of his 15 ground duels, committed four fouls, and made one error leading to a shot on goal. MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Amid an injury crisis, there are little alternatives for Tudor to choose from right now, with Destiny Udogie, Pedro Porro and Ben Davies all on the sidelines.Spence’s performances this season have seen him called up to the England squad, and he could be a member of Thomas Tuchel’s team at this summer’s World Cup.However, one Spurs fan claims Spence is “bang average” whilst another can’t understand why the club would want to keep a “useless” player.Spence was by far the worst player today and that says something.
Get him out— Dylan Gill (@DylanGillGB180) February 22, 2026 View Tweet Djed Spence needs a big kick in the backside…why does he put his foot on the ball and draw pressure almost Everytime…it's so predictable a s then he gets caught and gives chances away or even a goal like their 4th— Nigel o'Neill (@Nigelon34) February 22, 2026 View Tweet If Djed Spence doesn’t get a lucky escape to Serie A to reinvent himself, he’ll end up at Charlton— Øutis (@1kayofficial) February 22, 2026 View Tweet Spence is bang average, thinks he’s way better than he is— SpursSphere (@n17things) February 22, 2026 View Tweet Archie Gray is not a RWB, Simmons is too lightweight for the Premiership, Spence thinks he's better than he actually thinks he is, Dragusin agent pls feel free to get him a move ASAP.Vic is the worst keeper we've had in a long while— grego (@Grego3004) February 22, 2026 View Tweet @SpursOfficial if I was Igor Inwould drop Spence and Dragusin at the earliest opportunity, one is arrogant the other is just not up to the challenge….— Stewart Blevins (@stewart_blevins) February 22, 2026 View Tweet Spence has the be the most worst right back ever, all mouth no football IQ, just wants to fight everyone and not play football 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂— Pri (@PriPankhania) February 22, 2026 View Tweet This DJed Spence is the worst player ever. How can a serious team keep such a useless player!— _score (@marcaronified) February 22, 2026 View Tweet Read More: Tottenham could agree takeover deal immediately.
Tottenham face financial problem if they’re relegatedWhilst Spurs fans may not have been optimistic of a result against Arsenal, West Ham‘s draw against Bournemouth means they have dropped closer to the relegation zone.Spurs are currently on a nine-game winless run in the Premier League, which Tudor knows he has to rectify as soon as possible.If the club are relegated to the Championship for the very first time, then they could face a financial issue.It has been revealed that Spurs stars do not have relegation salary reduction clauses in their contracts, meaning players would remain on Premier League wages in the Championship.After finishing 17th last season, the club have been told to rectify this and insert salary reduction clauses into every player’s contract from now on.For further insight on Spurs head to Tottenham News for all the latest.
