The mood was sombre in north London heading into the previous international break, and Ange Postecoglou will be keen to avoid a repeat this month when Tottenham Hotspur face Ipswich Town on Sunday . Spurs' collapse at Brighton in October ensured supporters spent two weeks of international football watching with a clenched fist.

Tottenham welcome Ipswich to North London on Sunday. A draw between London rivals Arsenal and Chelsea could see the Lilywhites go third in the table, providing Nottingham Forest also drop points. They are heavy favourites to get a win over the Premier League new boys.