Chelsea – Tottenham Hotspur: Pochettino Postpones Postecoglou’s Progression (2-0)

Mauricio Pochettino pushed the buttons of his most faithful fan base across the Premier League during the summer. New and old employers have spited his selection in the last few months. But it may be possible to hone a haven in West London if he picks up more points in such a manner.

Tactical analysis and match report by Emmanuel Adeyemi-Abere.

Pochettino picked the poisoned chalice of west London as the post for his return to English shores. Disappointing defeats in the Carabao Cup final and FA Cup semi final mark one more year with no trophy for the manager in the country. It is the first time since the start of Roman Abramovich's stint as owner in 2004 that Chelsea failed to seal silverware for two years in a row. More disturbing is the wild instability of displays. It befits a botched job of squad building that looks far from a resolution.

The shelter of Spurs, where he carefully curated a cult, has warmed to Ange Postecoglou. Until the kamikaze collapse in the reverse fixture, his reign in the dugout had gone almost without a hitch. His no-nonsense, people centered approach has brought about a

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