Mauricio Pochettino’s Tottenham were Leicester’s nearest challengers in last season’s Premier League, but fell away in the latter stages of the campaign.

Spurs eventually lost second place to Arsenal on the final day of the season, but the White Hart Lane faithful would have been buoyed by an excellent campaign which saw Spurs re-establish themselves as title challengers.

And, based on what we’ve seen so far, they aren’t going to be far away again this season.

Pochettino’s men are the only unbeaten team left in the Premier League having won five and drawn six of their opening 11 league games but, despite a solid start, they’d have hoped for a few more victories from the first three months.

Nonetheless, last season’s best defence has become this season’s best as Spurs have conceded just six goals so far, which is three fewer than the next best, Chelsea.

Those foundations will take Spurs a long way, but whether they can go all the way to the top of the division come May remains to be seen, as Pochettino will likely need to reinforce his squad in January to keep them competitive all season.

Thus, here are TWO players who would win Spurs the Premier League if they joined the club in January…

Daniel Sturridge

Vincent Janssen was a big money signing for Tottenham in the summer transfer window, but he hasn’t quite got going yet since his arrival in English football.

Furthermore, as has been shown with Harry Kane’s absence in recent weeks, Spurs lack a killer instinct when their talisman is not on the field.

However, having a player like Daniel Sturridge in their ranks would give the likes of Dele Alli, Christian Eriksen, and Erik Lamela increased confidence that their good work would lead to goals.

The Liverpool striker has seen his first team chances restricted this season and he is yet to score in the Premier League.

Nevertheless, the 27-year-old looked sharp in England colours last week, and would be a great signing for Spurs as they look to sustain a title challenge.

Isco

Isco produced a better performance in his 25 minutes at Wembley on Tuesday night than Spurs have managed in both of their Champions League matches at the national stadium this season.

The 24-year-old’s introduction from the bench transformed the game as Spain came from 2-0 down to draw with Gareth Southgate’s England, and it was another indication that Pochettino should get a deal done for the Spaniard when the window reopens in January.

The Madrid midfielder has made just eight league appearances for Zinedine Zidane’s side this season, and doesn’t look like getting a new deal to remain at the Bernabeu beyond the season after next, hence the reported interest from Spurs.

Subsequently, Pochettino should do all he can to bring the talented midfielder, who can play anywhere across the middle, to White Hart Lane.