Postecoglou gave Dominic Solanke, who scored the decisive goal, a huge hug, while the rest of the squad lapped up the applause from the fans. It is the first time they have been united in months and Postecoglou had a rare smile etched across his face. That Spurs won without their injured captain, Son Heung-min, makes it even more impressive.

Tottenham Hotspur may well be in the market for a new manager before too long. Indeed, Ange Postecoglou is likely to be sacked at the end of the season after dragging Spurs down to being a bottom-half side this term. Tottenham have a few managerial targets in mind – Marco Silva has been linked to Spurs lately.

Tottenham's James Maddison might not miss any time, manager Ange Postecoglou has suggested, despite the midfielder being forced off through injury on Thursday.