Why Tottenham are not playing in the Premier League this weekend

Tottenham Hotspur are not in Premier League action this weekend due to to Chelsea's appearance in the Carabao Cup final.

Spurs were due to face their old manager Mauricio Pochettino on Friday, February 23, live on Sky Sports. However, this fixture was postponed after the Blues qualified for the League Cup showpiece against Liverpool on Sunday, February 25.

As such, the clash at Stamford Bridge will need to be rearranged. Jurgen Klopp's team were due to face Luton Town at Anfield this weekend but their game was rearranged for Wednesday, February 21 which they won 4-1.

Surprisingly, the decision has yet to be made as to when Spurs' London derby will be played. It is understood the decision was made not to move the game to the midweek just gone because of Sky's TV broadcasting rights.

On Tuesday and Wednesday, the popular Champions League has returned with action from the Round of 16. It is likely the TV giant was unwilling to compete with the elite European competition for viewers and is therefore waiting for another suitable occasion to rearrange the fixture.

Tottenham's lack of football this weekend could cause a problem for them in their bid to qualify for next season's Champions League. Ange Postecoglou's side sit fifth in thePremier League, two points outside the top four.

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However, that gap will grow to five points if Aston Villa beat Nottingham Forest on Saturday. The pressure could also grow on their bid to consolidate fifth.

Sixth-placed Manchester United face Fulham this weekend knowing a victory will move them level on points with Spurs, albeit Tottenham shall have a game in hand on both Villa and Erik ten Hag's side.

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