After qualifying for the Champions League last season, and what was viewed as a generally positive summer transfer window, this was meant to be the season Tottenham truly kicked on to the next level.
Instead, another campaign without a trophy is passing by, following recent lacklustre defeats to Sheffield United and AC Milan in the FA Cup and Champions League, respectively. Spurs could also lose their spot among Europe's elite over the remainder of the season, with Newcastle sitting two points behind the north Londoners with two games in hand for the coveted final top-four berth.
Antonio Conte's furious rant following last weekend's 3-3 draw at Southampton only increased tensions at the club, with many expecting the manager to depart his position before club football resumes for its two-month run-in. Now, Daniel Levy looks poised to be on the hunt for his eighth permanent manager since Juande Ramos guided the club to their last piece of silverware - in the form of the 2008 League Cup.
