New interim manager Igor Tudor declared that Tottenham's current 16th-place position in the Premier League is unacceptable, vowing to confront the relegation battle with "no time for excuses" despite a significant injury crisis.

• Tudor, appointed until the end of the season after Thomas Frank's sacking, faces a challenging debut against league leaders Arsenal in the North London derby on Sunday.
• Tottenham has a five-point cushion over West Ham but has only won two of their last 17 league games, contrasting with West Ham's seven more points over the past eight games.
• Key players like Cristian Romero (suspended), James Maddison, Dejan Kulusevski, and Richarlison are among those injured, complicating Tudor's efforts to find a suitable system for available players.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta believes the friendly rivalry between forwards Bukayo Saka and Noni Madueke is beneficial for both Arsenal and England, fostering competition for starting places. This dynamic has emerged as Madueke has impressed during Saka's injury absences this season.

• Madueke's strong debut season and England's successful World Cup qualifying campaign highlight his impact during Saka's rehabilitation from injury.
• The competitive spirit extends to the gym, though Arteta emphasized that the two players are "great friends off the pitch."
• Arsenal currently has the opportunity to extend their lead at the top of the Premier League to seven points with an upcoming match against Wolves.
• The club is also contending for an "unprecedented quadruple," with appearances in the League Cup final, FA Cup fifth round, and participation in the Champions League last 16.

Vitor Pereira has been appointed as Nottingham Forest's fourth manager this season, expressing trust in owner Evangelos Marinakis despite the owner's history of firing coaches. Pereira previously worked with Marinakis at Olympiacos.

• Pereira is the fourth manager for Nottingham Forest this season, signing an 18-month deal.
• He previously managed Wolves and will debut against Fenerbahce in the Europa League.
• Nottingham Forest is currently three points outside the relegation zone with 12 games remaining in the Premier League season.