Tottenham will look to bounce back and avoid losing three games in a row, as a visit to Coventry City could provide them with a much-needed victory.
Coventry City will face Premier League opposition in Tottenham Hotspur in their quest to gain access to the next round of the League Cup. Mark Robins’s side arrested their slump from their defeat to Norwich City prior to the international break but made amends with a point against Watford after the break.
Robins’s men have not had the best of starts this season in the EFL Championship, as they languish in 14th place. Should they continue on their inconsistent trajectory, they will again fall short of making it to the play-off spots, which will be Coventry’s realistic target this season.
However, they are hoping to have a decent cup run in the League Cup, having already beaten Bristol City and Oxford United. However, Robins’s side are now facing the prospect of a big clash with Tottenham at home, as the manager will hope to recreate the performance that saw them earn plaudits as they came close to beating Manchester United the last time they played a top-flight side in last season’s FA Cup semi-final.
Ange Postecoglou has come under tremendous pressure to stabilise Tottenham’s season after a morale-sapping loss to bitter rivals Arsenal on Sunday. The defeat marked their third successive loss at home to their North London rivals, while also their second on the trot in the Premier League this season.
Tottenham are currently experiencing their worst start to a season, which is in total contrast to their performances this time last season. Postecoglou’s post-match comments have also been highlighted as the Australian claimed that he ‘always’ wins a trophy in his second season at any given side.
Whether they take those words with a pinch of salt or as a source of optimism will be decided once Spurs play Coventry. In truth, the team have looked weak ahgainst more vigorous opposition, meaning the League Cup might open up a big chance for Tottenham to end their long-standing and well-documented trophy drought.
