Things do not get any easier for Tottenham following their defeat at Selhurst Park, with some extremely challenging fixtures on the horizon for Ange Postecoglou’s men.
Spurs have to pick themselves up after harrowing loss
The defeat at Selhurst Park came as a huge blow for Postecoglou’s side just as they were looking to build some momentum and move up the table.
The performance raises some serious doubts about the Lilywhites’ consistency and about their ability to grind out results away from home.
The issue for Spurs is that they may not find it easy to bounce back from this defeat as some tough fixtures await them over the next few weeks.
Tottenham next five fixtures
Spurs now have to pick themselves up for a big Carbao Cup round of 16 clash, with Manchester City visiting the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Wednesday.
Following that game, the Lilywhites have a huge six-pointer in the race for the top four, with Aston Villa next to visit North London.
Postecoglou’s men then face a tough away game against Galatasaray in the Europa League before hosting Ipswich Town in the Premier League and making the trip up to the Etihad to take on the champions.
MORE SPURS STORIES
Tottenham fixtures
October 30 vs Manchester City (H) at 8.15pm – Carabao Cup
November 3 vs Aston Villa (H) at 2pm – Premier League
November 7 vs Galatasaray (A) at 5.45pm – Europa League
November 10 vs Ipswich Town (H) at 2pm – Premier League
November 23 vs Manchester City (A) at 5.30pm – Premier League
How this compares to some of their rivals
The one saving grace for Tottenham is the fact that many of their rivals also have a tough run of fixtures coming up in November.
That potentially could mean that Spurs may not find themselves a long way adrift of the top four places even if they do not pick up wins over the coming weeks.
Chelsea’s next five fixtures:
October 30 vs Newcastle (A) at 7.45pm – Carabao Cup
November 3 vs Manchester United (A) at 4.30pm – Premier League
November 7 vs Noah (H) at 8pm – Conference League
November 10 vs Arsenal (H) at 4.30pm – Premier League
November 23 vs Leicester City (A) at 12.30pm – Premier League
Aston Villa’s next five fixtures:
October 30 vs Crystal Palace (H) at 7.45pm – Carabao Cup
November 3 vs Tottenham (A) at 2pm – Premier League
November 6 vs Club Brugge (A) at 5.45pm – Champions League
November 9 vs Liverpool (A) at 8pm – Premier League
November 23 vs Crystal Palace (H) at 3pm – Premier League
Manchester United’s next five fixtures:
October 30 vs Leicester City (H) at 7.45pm – Carabao Cup
November 3 vs Chelsea (H) at 4.30pm – Premier League
November 7 vs PAOK (H) at 8pm – Europa League
November 10 vs Leicester City (H) at 2pm – Premier League
November 24 vs Ipswich Town (A) at 4.30pm – Premier League