8 talking points from the Premier League weekend

Spurs’ record against the ‘Top Six’ means they won’t win the Premier League

Spurs have been one of the most exciting teams over the past few seasons. A blend of experienced heads and youth have boded well for Mauricio Pochettino’s side. For the most part that is.

We saw Tottenham tail off at the end of last season and it appears they may still be addressing the same issues this term.

Against the current ‘Top Six’, Tottenham’s record is borderline atrocious.

It is all well and good hammering teams at the bottom of the league, but if you can’t beat your closest rivals, then what chance do you stand of lifting the crown in May?

Spurs have won just once in 15 games against the likes of Chelsea, Arsenal, Manchester City and Liverpool. Throw in Manchester United into the mix, and that amounts to just one win and six draws. That is not a record of potential league champions.

Spurs’ performance on Saturday showed these frailties, with Liverpool’s Sadio Mane scoring twice in the space of three minutes. The 2-0 defeat could have been much worse had it not been for Hugo Lloris in the Tottenham goal.

A team usually so well-drilled and organised were at sixes and sevens at the weekend, and despite all the talent their squad possesses, the issues against top opposition surely needs addressing if Spurs are to ever lift the title in May.