Jose Mourinho tells his Tottenham players that festive period will be gruelling

Jose Mourinho says his top stars will get a good workout over Christmas. Picture: Michael Regan/PA

Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho has warned his top players they are in for a gruelling Christmas period.

Spurs are about to embark on a run of seven fixtures in 21 days, which could have a massive say on whether they will remain as Premier League title contenders.