Antonio Conte and Tottenham find themselves in a very familiar position as we approach the business end of the 2022/23 Premier League season. As was the case 12 months ago, Spurs' sole focus in what remains of the campaign is securing a Champions League berth via the league following their European and FA Cup exits.
Adequate time on the training ground with Conte rather than a cramped schedule worked to perfection for the Tottenham team one year ago and it resulted in them pipping Arsenal to fourth. Another Champions League finish is very much achievable this term, with Spurs having the opportunity to head into the first international break of 2023 in third as Manchester United are in FA Cup action this weekend.
One thing that Tottenham did do in the run-in 12 months ago was considerably improve their goal difference. Following their thrilling 3-2 win away at Man City in February 2022, Spurs' goal difference stood at four, six behind rivals Arsenal who were in the final Champions League spot.
