Tottenham's demise means the idea of relegation is suddenly no laughing matter. Instead of competing with the likes of Newcastle and Chelsea for a Champions League spot, Spurs are hoping Ipswich and Wolves drop points so they can remain in the division.

Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou acknowledged there was uncertainty over his future after his underperforming team was beaten for a fourth straight Premier League game — to an opponent which had lost its previous seven matches in the competition.

Tottenham are looking to end their six-game Premier League winless run today as they take on Leicester City. Ange Postecoglou’s injury-stricken squad have found results hard to come by but picked up a hard-earned Europa League win against Hoffenheim in midweek.