Tottenham have only won back-to-back league games once this season. It is a pattern which they need to correct quickly if they want to be successful and fulfil Postecoglou’s so-far-factual statement that he “always wins trophies” in his second year at a club.

It has been 17 months since the appointment of Ange Postecoglou as Tottenham manager. After a first season in charge which brought both excitement and inconsistency, Spurs have leaned more towards the latter this season and sit 10th in the Premier League ...

Ange Postecoglou must fix Tottenham's habit of conceding first at home if he hopes to secure Champions League football for the team this season

Maddison looked sluggish against Galatasaray and in the first few minutes was easily beaten to the ball by Lucas Torreira. When Lankshear attempted a one-two with Maddison, his senior team-mate stopped running. Postecoglou was visibly upset on the touchline.