After what has been a challenging month for Ange Postecoglou, the prospect of a cup final may just be focal point that Spurs and their under-pressure boss so desperately need.

The Carabao Cup semi-finals are now well underway. A brilliant 2-0 away win by Newcastle United at Arsenal on Tuesday night, really lighting up the competition in the first leg of two in that tie. Goals from Isak and Gordon giving United a deserved win.

Tottenham Hotspur have one foot in the Carabao Cup final after Wednesday night’s narrow 1-0 win over Liverpool in the first leg of the semi-final tie in north London. An 86th minute strike from teenage midfielder Lucas Bergvall gives Ange Postecoglou’s side an aggregate lead to defend at in the reverse fixture at Anfield next month.