Tottenham fans here in the Tavern are beginning to feel a sense of anxiety, as the tide seems to be turning for the North London club. 

Tottenham Hotspur have shocked the world with their terrific start made to the Premier League season, forcing bookies to reevaluate them as potential title challengers.

The Mauricio Pochettino Express just keeps on steaming through, rolling over any competitors that have attempted to get in the way.

Fanatics here in the Tavern are absolutely delighted with the start their side have made to the season, a one-way ticket to dreamland has given an enjoyable early holiday for the Lilywhites faithful.

However, a slight blimp in form has been an unwelcome experience for everyone involved, after a 2-0 loss at the hands to bitter rivals Arsenal in the North London Derby, followed by a 1-1 draw in the comfort of their Wembley surroundings against relegation battling West Bromwich Albion.

Could teams have found a cure to this Pochettino masterclass?

Indeed, a certain mood swing can be noticed in the Tavern, due to Spurs fans taking up a slight hint of concern following their uncharacteristic performances in their past couple of matches, after missing out on gaining some ground due to surrounding sides; Liverpool and Chelsea both dropping points.

With many improvements to be made, Pochettino and his men turn their attention to face Claude Puel and his Leicester City side in a match of added importance after the recent run of form.

So a vital 90 minutes awaits, but don’t worry Spurs fans, if the Argentine fields this Tottenham XI will breeze past their opponents at the King Power Stadium…

GK: Hugo Lloris

Tottenham’s most reliable outfield player has certainly delivered the goods this season, with their fine start to the season being down to this man’s shot-stopping abilities.

The first name on the Pochettino team sheet, having proven himself to be one of the best goalkeepers in the modern game.

RB: Kieran Trippier

Kieran Trippier has been one of the breakthrough acts of this Pochettino legacy, after his move from Burnley he’s made no mistake in forcing a way in as the starting right back. Proving himself as an effective attacking player in the final third, while utilizing his aggression to take the ball off opposition attackers with ease.

After obtaining his first England call-up, things couldn’t get any better for the defender.

CB: Jan Vertonghen

The Belgian central defender has been one of the go-to men for the entirety of Mauricio Pochettino’s reign, making him out to be one of the most versatile defenders in the game due to a quality performance never being too far away, whether it’s at centre-back or left-back.

A pivotal part of the solidity in defence, with his experience and defensive qualities making him a brick wall at the back.

CB: Davinson Sanchez

Columbian defensive dynamo Davinson Sanchez has settled down to life in the Premier League with ease, cementing himself as a worthy replacement for the injured Toby Alderweireld.

Offering all the suitable qualities of a successful defender; pace, aggression, strength, vision, a hard tackle and composure on the ball, to fit perfectly into the ball playing mould.

LB: Ben Davies

For the duration of this season, the Welshman has found himself as the permanent left-back, which has seen him come on leaps and bounds for the club, making himself almost impossible to beat defensively, yet posing a sense of diversity moving forward in crossing positions.

Now with Danny Rose looking like moving away in January, it poses an added sense of confidence for the left-back to kick on and show Pochettino exactly why he’s the number one.

CM: Harry Winks

One of England’s biggest prospects moving forward, having shown just how special he really is in his breakthrough season under the Argentine.

Displaying bags of maturity for such a young man has brought on all other aspects of his game, a ball playing midfielder that has already established himself as a regular name on the team sheet.

After his first England call-up, the prodigy is full of confidence and keen to improve.

CM: Eric Dier

After being named England captain, he’s transformed his leadership qualities domestically with the ownership of running the centre of midfield laying firmly in his hands.

Offering the defensive abilities to intercept passes and put in vital tackles in the midfield, combined with passing the ball around in the midfield, while acting as an anchorman has suited the game of this youngster very well.

RAM: Christian Eriksen

The Dane has been one of the vital ingredients to the impressive start made to proceedings, his goals and assists have had a huge impact on the side’s potency in the final third as one of the main creators.

After dishing out punishment to many defenders, Pochettino looks to this man to create a piece of magic out of nothing in despairing moments.

CAM: Dele Alli

Arguably the hottest topic in English football after his unforgettable couple of seasons in the Premier League has him performing at the top of his game, finding goals a regular theme no matter the opposition.

If this attacker is missing from the Tottenham team then they’ll struggle to break down any side, having the knack to be in the right place at the right time to produce much-needed quality moving forward.

LAM: Heung Min Son

Son is one of the most underrated members of this Tottenham squad, after a 20 goal season last time out and 4 goals already scored so far, there’s no question about how devastating the forward can be given the opportunity.

Keeping Moussa Sissoko out of the side shouldn’t be too difficult after his recent run of remarkable form in all competitions.

Harry Kane

Of course, Harry Kane has become not only the Premier League top goalscorer, but also one of the world’s most in-form players after his 15 goals in all competitions so far. Finding his shooting boots has signalled the huge importance he provides for the success of the club moving forward.

For the most formidable striker in the English leagues, there is no doubt in this man leading the line once again, in his familiar position as Tottenham’s star man.

Spurs fans, thoughts?