Tottenham head coach Igor Tudor has dismissed relegation fears as 'not real pressure' while urging his players to take responsibility after back-to-back defeats. The Croatian manager, who replaced Thomas Frank, saw his side lose 2-1 to Fulham after a North London derby defeat to Arsenal, leaving Spurs just four points above the drop zone.

Tudor's comments came ahead of Thursday's crucial match against Crystal Palace, where former Spurs midfielder Jamie O'Hara suggested Tudor could be sacked if they lose. The manager argued that true pressure comes from life-and-death situations like doctors performing operations, not football results. He emphasized that players must 'stand up' and confront challenges rather than accept defeat as normal.

Following the Craven Cottage loss, Tudor admitted he was angry with the performance and believes players shouldn't accept low standards. He conceded that style of play no longer matters, stating 'it's all about three points' during this critical run-in. Tudor maintains he saw positive signs in training and is confident his squad can deliver the performances needed to climb the table.