By the end of Monday night, Tottenham could be further adrift of the Premier League top four, having failed to secure three points against Southampton.
Liverpool, two points in front of Spurs, face bottom of the table Swansea and it only gets harder for Spurs after their FA Cup trip to Newport County on 27 January.
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Wednesday 31 January: Man United (H) – Premier League
If Tottenham are unable to pick up points during these league games, it’s going to be difficult to see them securing Champions League football for a third successive season.