Tottenham Hotspur vs. Coventry City Preview: The obvious trap

In some ways, Tottenham Hotspur can feel like it left points on the table after outplaying Manchester United for much of the match, but at the same time the one point earned was technically a heroic rescue.

Obviously moral victories provide no solace given the state of the club, though how Spurs feel about that Old Trafford draw will be heavily impacted by how Monday’s performance plays out.

Roberto De Zerbi desperately needs a win, and one would think a home fixture against Coventry City offers a great chance for one. Frank Lampard’s squad has won two in a row, however, and Tottenham has won just five of its past 12 contests against newly promoted sides, owning a tragic 2-2-2 record in North London in these scenarios.