Tottenham record against top six teams direct reflection on league position

Winning two of 12 matches against the Premier League’s top six teams is the main reason Tottenham are on the wrong side of the elite grouping. 

Jose Mourinho used to be a master of winning tests against titans. He thrived in the clutch, showcasing his rare talent to outmanoeuvre the world’s best managers.

Whether down to his current crop of underperforming players or a palpable regression as a manager, that once nigh invincible persona has, at least for the time being, disintegrated. 

Sunday’s loss to Manchester United exacerbated significantly the feeling of inferiority when Tottenham come up against what in theory should be direct competition. Spurs’ results against the top six, however, disproves that theory.

Jose Mourinho’s side haven’t beaten a top six side since prevailing 2-0 over Manchester City on Nov. 21. Since then, after drawing Chelsea 0-0 on Nov. 29, Tottenham have lost eight successive matches against England’s best.

What’s most concerning is the way in which Spurs have capitulated in those crucial behemoth tilts. Tottenham, outscored 16-4 in the nearly five-month winless streak, have barely put up a fight against their direct rivals. It’s an astonishing statistic that soberingly highlights the disparity between our beloved Spurs and the country’s elite.

The list of causes for the horrendous record is lengthy. Regardless of the reasons, the compounding effect of this destitute record could have wide reaching, severe implications on Tottenham Hotspur, including the potential loss of Harry Kane along with other senior players.

The thought of Kane’s exodus becomes evermore real, a possibility made more probable by his side’s inability to stand up and be counted on the biggest occasions. Daniel Levy needs to urgently address the hard truths his football club face.