On the blind side, Tottenham are mounting another title challenge.
Wednesday's euphoric win over leaders Chelsea not only cut the deficit to Antonio Conte’s side to seven points, it fired out a chilling warning.
It wasn’t merely the result, more the manner of it. The clash at White Hart Lane was more a war of attrition than a spectacle of flowing football.
Nevertheless, Tottenham showed that, when necessary, they aren’t afraid of getting their hands dirty.