Tottenham have only won back-to-back league games once this season. It is a pattern which they need to correct quickly if they want to be successful and fulfil Postecoglou’s so-far-factual statement that he “always wins trophies” in his second year at a club.

Ange Postecoglou has taken responsibility for Tottenham 's form, saying their inconsistency “comes down to me and my approach” following Sunday's 2-1 defeat to Ipswich. Spurs followed up the 4-1 home thrashing of Aston Villa last weekend with a deserved loss to the Tractor Boys, who recorded their first Premier League win in 22 years.