No laughing matter for Jose Mourinho as he calls Tottenham’s schedule ‘a total joke’

Tottenham have a punishing schedule (Ian Walton/PA)

Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho has branded his side’s fixture list a “total joke”.

Spurs are in the midst of a possible nine games in 22 days as they pay the price for having to go through Europa League qualifying, which they have to juggle with the Premier League and Carabao Cup.