Postecoglou's principles are perpetually debated - but what if Spurs simply haven't signed the right players for him to be a success?

Ange Postecoglou has revealed Tottenham are more likely to sign players in January that add squad depth rather than those who will push for a place in their starting lineup. The Spurs manager also went on to explain why he believes the new format of the expanded Champions League has made the January transfer window a harder market to navigate.

Tottenham Hotspur will be looking to put 2024 behind them, with the last two months being a real struggle for Ange Postecoglou’s side to compete in the Premier League with a never-ending injury list.

Anthony Elanga scored for the third consecutive game to clinch a 1-0 triumph for the Reds over Tottenham Hotspur at the City Ground on Boxing Day. But a magnificent defensive display was also required to secure the three points and claim a seventh clean-sheet of the campaign for goalkeeper Matz Sels.

Chris Sutton is making predictions for all 380 Premier League games this season, against a variety of guests. This week, he takes on Eats Everything, aka DJ and producer Daniel Pearce. Sutton's prediction: 2-2 Tottenham are flagging at the moment and missing a lot of key players but it is obvious that manager Ange Postecoglou will not compromise

White finds a sprinting Anthony Elanga, who coolly tucks away his effort into the Spurs goal to make it 1-0 for Nottingham Forest at the City Ground.