Tottenham came from two goals down to draw 2-2 at Manchester City on Sunday to keep their Premier League title hopes alive.

Mauricio Pochettino’s men were second best for much of the first half, but it wasn’t until the second period when Pep Guardiola’s side really seized the initiative, and they had Spurs goalkeeper Hugo Lloris to thank for two uncharacteristic errors in helping them open up a 2-0 lead.

However, Pochettino’s men hit back with goals form Dele Alli, his 11th of the campaign, and Son Heung-min to snatch a point from their visit to the Etihad, but it meant that they fell ten points behind league leaders Chelsea, who beat Hull 2-0 the day after.

Nonetheless, Spurs are third in the Premier League and still well-placed to both challenge for the title and finish in the top four, but further reinforcements may be needed in the final week of the transfer window to keep Spurs in contention for both of those feats.

And, having been linked with several quality players in the last few months, here is what the IDEAL Spurs XI could look like come February 1…

Hugo Lloris

Despite two surprising errors against Manchester City last weekend, Spurs goalkeeper Hugo Lloris remains one of the best in the Premier League.

The France captain headed Kevin De Bruyne’s long ball into the path of Leroy Sane to slot home the opener, before dropping Raheem Sterling’s cross in the six yard box, where De Bruyne reacted quickest to bundle home.

However, the 30-year-old has sometimes single-handedly saved Tottenham in recent times, and has more often than not been a reliable man in between the sticks at White Hart Lane.

Lloris is still a quality goalkeeper, and his errors at the Etihad are nothing more than an off day.

Kyle Walker

Spurs’ full-backs have been outstanding this season, and Kyle Walker deserves particular praise given how well he has rebuilt his career in recent years.

The England defender struggled for much of the 2014/15 campaign, and made just 15 Premier League appearances for the club as they came fifth in their first season under Pochettino.

However, the Spurs boss appears to have reinvigorated the 26-year-old in the last two years, as Walker has become one of the best right-backs in the division, and indeed England’s number one choice in that position ahead of Nathaniel Clyne.

Walker’s defensive capabilities have improved in recent times, but it hasn’t impacted his ability to go marauding forward and help out in attack, which is when many feel Spurs are at their best.

Toby Alderweireld

One of the Premier League’s best defenders last season has produced a similar level of performance this time round.

Toby Alderweireld has had to cope with his own injury issues this season, as has central defensive partner Jan Vertonghen, yet the Belgian international continues to produce high-level displays on a regular basis.

The 27-year-old has been part of a Spurs defence that has conceded just 16 goals so far this season, only Chelsea have conceded less, and he played all 38 Premier League matches last term in a backline that shipped just 35 goals, the joint-least alongside Manchester United.

Alderweireld is without doubt one of the best centre-backs in the Premier League, and his form in that backline will be crucial in helping Spurs go on and achieve success this season.

Jan Vertonghen

Jan Vertonghen looks set to miss six weeks of the season after suffering an ankle ligament injury against West Brom ten days ago, but up until then he had been a rock at the back for Tottenham.

The Belgian international showed his experience and defensive abilities when teammate and countryman Alderweireld suffered a knee problem in the reverse fixture against West Brom back in October, as Vertonghen usurped the leadership role in keeping the Spurs backline solid and difficult to break down.

These two are by far the best central defensive partnership in the division, and Spurs fans will certainly be relieved to hear that Vertonghen’s injury is not as bad as first feared.

Danny Rose

Danny Rose has transformed from a decent left-back into one of the best in the Premier League.

The England international, who has usurped the likes of Leighton Baines, Luke Shaw, and Ryan Bertrand as his country’s number one, has been in sensational form over the past 18 months, and continues to go from strength to strength this term.

Rose has two goals and two assists for Spurs in the Premier League thus far, but it is his consistently high-level performances which have received praise from many.

All 12 of the 26-year-old’s England caps came in 2016, which tells you all you need to know about his incredible rise in recent times.

Mousa Dembele

Mousa Dembele is one of the most underrated midfielders in the Premier League, and it’s no surprise that Spurs often play better when he’s in the side.

The Belgian international has everything needed to be a quality midfielder, as he is quick and agile, but strong in the tackle and when retaining the ball, as well as intelligent on the ball and possessing great vision.

The 29-year-old complements the stronger and more dogged Victor Wanyama in the Tottenham midfield, and it’s a partnership that, when at their best, is seriously tough to get the better of.

Victor Wanyama

Tottenham signed Victor Wanyama from Southampton last summer for £12 million, and he’s proven to be an absolute bargain.

The Kenyan international, who spent two years at Scottish giants Celtic before moving to the South Coast, was excellent in Ronald Koeman’s midfield last term, and made 25 Premier League appearances to help the club finish sixth in the table.

Thus, Spurs snapped him up in the summer, and he has continued his fine form with several brilliant displays in Pochettino’s midfield, to the point that he is now the first choice man in that area ahead of Dembele and Eric Dier.

Wanyama is a combative midfielder who is strong in the tackle, but he also reads the game well and is deceptively good on the ball – alongside Dembele, they make quite the partnership.

Isco

Real Madrid midfielder Isco is still not having much luck breaking into Zinedine Zidane’s side on a regular basis.

The 24-year-old has started just nine of their 18 La Liga matches and, although he has scored four and laid on three assists in that time, he hasn’t completed 90 minutes since their 4-1 win over Alaves back in October.

Isco also missed out on a starting berth in their victory over Malaga on Saturday, and you sense that the speculation about his future isn’t going to go away over the next week of the transfer window.

And, with Spurs one of a few Premier League sides interested in the Spaniard, Pochettino should do all he can to bring him to North London.

Isco would complement what Tottenham have already got in the midfield area, but he can also offer them another option in the deeper-laying role as well as the more advanced role.

It’s a deal Tottenham really must try and get done by this time next week.

Christian Eriksen

Christian Eriksen had a slow start to the 2016/17 season, but he has certainly hit some form in recent weeks.

The Danish international contributed to just three goals in his first 11 league games of the campaign, but his fine strike against Chelsea in November has instigated an excellent run which has seen him net five goals and lay on six assists in 11 Spurs matches.

The 24-year-old has always had the quality to cause defences issues, with his ability in the wide areas and at set pieces particularly effective, and it seems that he is bringing greater consistency to his game in the last few weeks.

An Eriksen in form is a daunting prospect for many Premier League defenders.

Dele Alli

Dele Alli has already surpassed last season’s tally of ten Premier League goals this term, which is frightening given how good he was for Tottenham last time out.

The England international notched his 11th league goal of the campaign in the 2-2 draw away at Manchester City last weekend, which means that he has now scored eight goals in his last six league matches.

The 20-year-old netted ten times in his debut campaign last time out and was rightly given an England call-up as a result, yet he has improved once again this season, and has at times been unplayable in the last few games.

Keeping him fit will be key to Tottenham’s success this season.

Harry Kane

Like Alli, Harry Kane has hit a rich vein of form in recent weeks.

The England international, last season’s Golden Boot winner in the Premier League, has scored six goals in his last five league games, including a hat-trick in the 4-0 win over West Brom ten days ago, which was just a short time after becoming a father for the first time.

Although he didn’t net against City last weekend, his clever backheel enabled Son Heung-min to make it 2-2, and this link-up play between the attackers will please Pochettino, as goals from Alli, Son, and Eriksen in recent weeks have somewhat taken the workload off Kane’s shoulders.

Clearly, Kane remains their go-to man, as was proved by their struggles in front of goal when he was injured earlier in the season, yet the signs are good that others are beginning to chip in when needed.

Nonetheless, as like last year, Kane’s form and fitness will be key to maintaining Spurs’ title challenge this term.