The relegation battle looks like being the most fascinating fight in the latter part of the season.
Tottenham have had a torrid campaign but just appeared to be building some momentum with promising performances and results against Liverpool and Atletico Madrid before Sunday’s hugely damaging 3-0 home loss to relegation rivals Nottingham Forest.
Spurs are the only side in the Premier League without a league win in 2026. Only three sides in the competition's history have had a longer run without a victory – and all three were relegated.
Perhaps a few weeks away from matches is just what they need to plan their route to survival.
"The worrying thing for Spurs is the impact of this after a week in which they had some hope and a bit of belief," former Liverpool and Tottenham midfielder Danny Murphy said on Match of the Day.
"At home they have conceded 28 goals – only Wolves have conceded more. This is collectively poor and the manager is in a precarious position.”
Spurs fans, has the international break come at a good or a bad time? In what shape do you think Tottenham will return to face the rest of the season?
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