The statistics are not good. After this defeat by Aston Villa, Tottenham Hotspur have won just three of their last 18 home league games. What appeared to be a post-Ange Postecoglou hangover – one of those things,

Bruno Fernandes is behind just two players for Premier League goals against the Big Six for Manchester United, and should get enough penalties to catch them.

Buendia curler earns Villa valuable victory in Premier League clash - Tottenham 1-2 Aston Villa: Villa came from behind to climb into the top half with a fine win

Thomas Frank is veering into Ange Postecoglou territory when it comes to repeating a very similar mistake that the former Tottenham Hotspur manager regularly made, although it's one that can be fixed by making a brutal selection decision or Fabio Paratici weaving some magic in January.

Tottenham have not got the quality at the top end of the pitch to finish in the top four of the Premier League this season, according to Gabby Agbonlahor.

Stefan Borson has insisted Tottenham have made an "unusual" decision after a deal has been agreed in north London.

Manchester United have entered the race for FC Porto star Victor Froholdt, with Tottenham also being credited with an interest

Newcastle United have reportedly agreed to sign Barnsley academy sensation Josh Kenchington. A highly-rated prospect, the 14-year-old has already played under-18s football and represented England at youth level.