North London derby defeat raises further doubts about Ange Postecoglou

Tottenham have picked up 44 points from their last 32 league games and troubling patterns from last season have carried over to the new campaign.

Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou during their loss to Arsenal. John Walton/PA Wire.

It was, as everybody pointed out, inevitable that the north London derby would be decided by a set play, Gabriel heading the only goal in the second half as Tottenham in general, and Cristian Romero in particular, switched off.

It was a win that kept Arsenal within touching distance of Manchester City – and that it’s not absurd to think in such terms even at this early stage of the season suggests just how City’s relentless excellence has affected the perspective – but it also raised further doubts about Ange Postecoglou.