As their season spiraled out of control due to a months-long injury crisis, Ange Postecoglou always had the cup competitions to point to as a reason for optimism. Then, they went out of the League Cup in the semifinals and the FA Cup just days later.

Tottenham lead 1-0 against AZ Alkmaar on the night, levelling up their crucial Europa League last-16 tie. Wilson Odobert’s first-time finish, after good work from Heung-min Son, gave Spurs the lead in north London and means it is 1-1 on aggregate at the halfway stage in the second leg. AZ have offered little in attack.