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.

Tottenham fell behind for the 13th time from 15 league games at home in 2024. On eight previous occasions they fought back to win, but this time Spurs' luck ran out as they left themselves too much to do. Spurs had the opportunity to go above local rivals Arsenal - before they faced Chelsea - and there was some boos from the home fans at half-time.

Tottenham Hotspur head coach Ange Postecoglou took responsibility for his side's inconsistency this season after they fell to a shock 2-1 home loss to promoted Ipswich Town in the Premier League on Sunday.