'Europe is an anomaly about to be exposed'

There were no official pyrotechnics at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Sunday, but by the time a fan had launched a flare on to the pitch in the second half, it very much felt like our season was going up in smoke. The distress signals are loud and clear at Spurs now, as relegation comes into ever-sharper focus with each demoralising loss. To enjoy Premier League football you need the best players available with the money you have, and are allowed to spend.