Tom Allnutt

A year ago he was being hailed as the most influential player in the Premier League. Now, unless he increases his physical intensity, Spurs midfielder risks becoming a magician without a stage

Mikel Arteta’s belief in the goalkeeper has paid off with sloppy mistakes and nervy beginnings replaced by outstanding saves and match-winning performances

Mikel Arteta’s side are back in business after dismantling Sporting Lisbon on Tuesday and stand a real chance in the Champions League – if they can handle the workload and pressure

Tottenham Hotspur head coach says he is ‘just not interested in’ adopting a pragmatic style — and that his attacking system underpinned 4-0 win against Manchester City

Are Liverpool now clear title favourites? How far will Manchester City sink? Our writers share their views on the season so far

Reserve goalkeepers used to be fishing buddies and bench-warmers, now the likes of Caoimhin Kelleher and Stefan Ortega can help decide titles

When he left Barcelona after four years in charge, the exhausted Catalan said he felt ‘empty’. After double that time in Manchester, he must somehow ignite a struggling, tired team

Head coach has implemented his way of playing and when it works, Spurs are one of the most devastating teams in the Premier League. Club should look to Arsenal and Liverpool’s examples and stick with him

New Champions League format means there is real jeopardy for the likes of Real Madrid, Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain in the race to make the last 16

Arsenal 3 Crystal Palace 2: Brazil forward leads fightback after Jean-Philippe Mateta opener, before Eddie Nketiah’s late strike