Tottenham vs. Liverpool: 3 Things We Learned

#2 Tottenham are 'Premier League Pretenders

Spurs’ sluggish start and finish to the first half handed Liverpool the initiative

Tottenham lost back-to-back matches for the first time since May 2016. When Pochettino didn't sign any star player this season, many appreciated the move as it defined continuity within the team and trust for his existing players.

But given that most of Pochettio's side was involved at the World Cup, the team lacked a proper preseason. Injuries to Dele Alli and Hugo Lloris played a major part.

Only three of Spurs’ starting lineup didn’t play in the latter stages of the World Cup and that fatigue could have a negative impact on the team when the rigours of Champions League and Cup schedule intensifies.