Tottenham ended a run of four matches without a win in all competitions by defeating Middlesbrough during the week in their FA Cup third-round replay. Giovani Lo Celso and Erik Lamela struck early, but they were forced to hang on late after George Saville brought the Championship side back into the game. Jose Mourinho's men held out for the win to advance into the fourth round. The victory was welcomed by Jose Mourinho as his side had failed to win since Boxing Day. Spurs' form in the Premier League has been poor of late, despite an improved outing against Liverpool, although they went down 1-0 to a strike from Roberto Firmino.