Can Spurs Turn Their Season Around?

Tottenham Hotspur's 4-1 defeat to Arsenal in the North London derby has raised alarm bells about their chances of avoiding relegation this season. Interim boss Igor Tudor, who took charge of the team after the departure of Ange Postecoglou, was scathing in his assessment of the team's performance, calling for them to shed their "bad habits" and become "serious".

"It's not good enough," Tudor said after the game. "We need to change our mentality, our behavior, and our attitude. We need to become serious and take responsibility for our actions." (Source: 'Not good enough' | Tudor doesn't hold back on Spurs after 4-1 defeat to Arsenal)

Tudor's comments were echoed by former Manchester United defender Gary Neville, who believes that Spurs' problems are no longer a one-off, but a worrying pattern. "This is a pattern now," Neville said. "It's not just a one-off, it's a consistent level of performance that's not good enough." (Source: 'This is a pattern now' | Neville: Spurs are in serious trouble)

The defeat to Arsenal was Spurs' latest setback in a season that has been marked by inconsistent performances and a lack of cohesion. The team is currently struggling to find its footing, and the pressure is mounting on Tudor to turn things around.

Meanwhile, in other football news, Real Madrid and Barcelona are reportedly interested in signing Manchester City midfielder Rodri, who has been instrumental in the team's success in recent seasons. According to Bild, both Spanish giants are keen on signing the 29-year-old, who has been a key player for City since his arrival in 2019. (Source: Real Madrid and Barca want Rodri - Monday's gossip)

In other transfer news, Liverpool's hopes of signing Roma defender Zeki Celik have been boosted after his agent dismissed the prospect of the 29-year-old Turkey international joining Juventus. (Source: Real Madrid and Barca want Rodri - Monday's gossip)

On a more positive note, the Milan Cortina Olympics came to a close on Sunday with a spectacular closing ceremony that paid tribute to Italian dance and music. The ceremony, which was held at the ancient Verona Arena, marked the end of a successful Olympics that saw France take over as the host nation for the next edition. (Source: Italy throws farewell party, passes torch to France)

In the world of football, Arsenal and Chelsea are reportedly pushing Barcelona hard in the chase for Atletico Madrid's 26-year-old striker Julian Alvarez. The Argentine international has been in impressive form this season, and it remains to be seen which team will ultimately secure his signature. (Source: Real Madrid and Barca want Rodri - Monday's gossip)

As for Spurs, they will need to regroup and refocus if they are to avoid relegation this season. With Tudor at the helm, the team will need to shed their "bad habits" and become "serious" if they are to turn their season around. Only time will tell if they can do so.