Tottenham Hotspur's final match before Christmas 2013 was an important one for Erik Lamela.
The attacking midfielder had a tough few months finding his feet in the Premier League after joining from Roma that summer. Five appearances and a smattering of cup and European starts did not prove useful to a quick adjustment to the hectic, often physical English game.
Away at Southampton on that cold December Sunday, Lamela showed signs he was beginning to get the hang of it all.