Roberto De Zerbi didn't hold back after Tottenham's 1-1 draw with Leeds, suggesting referee Jarred Gillett might have been rattled by the high-stakes drama from Arsenal's controversial win over West Ham.

The match at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium saw Spurs edge just two points above the relegation zone with only two games left—a tense situation that De Zerbi felt spilled over onto the officiating. "From the first minute until the end, the referee came to me and said, 'If you step out of the technical area, it's a yellow card,'" the Spurs boss explained. "I think they were not calm today. Maybe they suffered the pressure of yesterday's West Ham vs. Arsenal game and the VAR call."

That VAR decision—widely debated as one of the biggest in Premier League history—wiped out a late West Ham equalizer, adding fuel to an already fiery title race and relegation battle. De Zerbi believes the ripple effect was felt on his sideline. "We definitely felt the pressure today. The ball speed was frantic, we lacked patience and order on the pitch. But the referee wasn't calm either."

For Spurs fans, every point is precious now, and the tension is palpable. Whether it's the officiating or the players, one thing's clear: the heat of the moment is affecting everyone involved.