Tottenham Hotspur's 5-1 win over Bournemouth at the end of October was essentially the culmination of both teams' Act I for 2015-16.
The gathering momentum of Mauricio Pochettino's young team received a significant boost by the result, with a Harry Kane hat-trick also igniting the star striker's season after earlier scoring struggles. For Eddie Howe's promoted Championship winners, it was their second consecutive loss by that scoreline. The preceding weekend's defeat at Manchester City added up for a startling top-flight life reality check.
