After an excellent campaign that ended in heartbreak last season for Tottenham Hotspur, there was a lot expected from Mauricio Pochettino’s side at the beginning of this term. There were plenty of questions as well on whether they will achieve similar heights to last season. But it has been a largely up and down start to the campaign for the North Londoners, which sees them fifth placed in the league table, just a single point off fourth-placed Arsenal.
However, the Champions League dream was cut short for Spurs as they were dumped out from the tournament at the group stages itself. However, having finished third in their group, they will participate in the Europa League and will loo to make it count there.
Harry Kane, as usual, has been the star of the season for the Lilywhites having scored 7 times this term in the league and is their top scorer. Son Heung-Min started the season off well but seems to have tapered off, whereas new signing Vincent Janssen has struggled big time. Toby Alderweireld and Jan Vertonghen continue to be one of the best centre-back partnerships in the English top division while Danny Rose has taken his game up a notch as well.
What does 2017 hold in store for Tottenham? The title, at this time, may seem far-fetched for Spurs, but a spot in the top four is well within their reach and the Europa League competition will provide them with an opportunity to erase the memories of the disappointing Champions League run. There is a lot to loo forward for Spurs as the new year beckons, as here we take a look at 10 pictures that sum up their season so far: