Doom and gloom has followed Tottenham Hotspur like a pesky shadow this season, rightly or wrongly. The specific genre of despondency changes with the context – sometimes an injury crisis of epic proportions brought the mood down,

Winning the Europa League - and qualifying for the Champions League - would provide a much-needed financial boost to Spurs

Manchester United will have a major advantage over Tottenham Hotspur if both teams meet in the Europa League final. The two sides have one foot in the final.