Tottenham face Premier League legal battle worth millions – Exclusive
Tottenham could be at the centre of a legal battle involving the Premier League that may be worth millions of pounds.
Spurs are effectively playing for nothing across their final four top-flight games of the season, which has been the case for many months now.
All of Ange Postecoglou’s eggs are in the Europa League basket, and his side boast a 3-1 lead over Bodo/Glimt heading into the next week’s semi-final second leg.
Spurs face West Ham United between those two European ties, before then taking on Crystal Palace, Aston Villa and Brighton and Hove Albion.
It is one of those aforementioned fixtures – the trip to Aston Villa – that is at the centre of much debate.
Aston Villa v Tottenham fixture causing major headache
Tottenham have requested to the Premier League that the game with Villa, currently scheduled for 18 May, is brought forward.
That is because the Europa League final takes place in Bilbao on 21 May, meaning minimal turnaround for Spurs as things stand – assuming they make it all the way.
| Fixture | Venue | Date |
| West Ham | London Stadium | 4 May |
| Crystal Palace | Tottenham Hotspur Stadium | 11 May |
| Aston Villa | Villa Park | 18 May* |
| Brighton | Tottenham Hotspur Stadium | 25 May |
According to The Sun’s print edition (2 April, page 64), Villa “are ready to go to war with the Premier League” if Tottenham’s request is approved.
And in the view of former PGMOL chief Keith Hackett, speaking exclusively to Tottenham News, that could lead to a big legal case.
“I really hope that any form of legal challenge is avoided,” he said.
“However, if the Premier League make a decision to reschedule the game, then a legal battle will be costly. In the millions, I would suggest.”
Daniel Levy will defend Tottenham at all costs
Chairman Daniel Levy, for all the criticism he receives, has Tottenham’s best interests at heart.
That is why he will do everything in his power to ensure this Aston Villa fixture is moved to an earlier date.
The fact that Manchester United’s Premier League game with Chelsea is being played on the Friday, two days before Tottenham’s clash with Villa, will work in his favour.
Fingers crossed common sense now prevails in this matter and legal action is not on the agenda. That is something nobody wants, especially not Levy.