For the second time in three seasons, Tottenham are in the fight for a Europa Conference League place on the final day of the campaign. Perhaps not the competition Spurs want to be involved in after their recent experiences in the Champions League, their dismal form over the past few months has meant that Europe's third club competition is the only one on the agenda for them heading into Sunday's clash against Leeds United.
Two years ago, Tottenham did get over the line as Ryan Mason, who was in his first spell as acting head coach, helped mastermind a 4-2 win at Leicester City with three goals in the final 14 minutes to deliver an almighty blow to the Foxes' top-four aspirations. The 31-year-old is again going to have to work his magic if Tottenham are to be playing in European competition from September onwards.
It is not in Spurs' hands, however, as Aston Villa are very much in the driving seat for seventh heading into the final day. Brentford, who defeated Tottenham 3-1 last weekend, are also in the mix for the Europa Conference League after a wonderful season in west London under Thomas Frank.
