Are Tottenham really in the Premier League title race? We’ll know soon enough

Then it’s off to West London…

Five days later, Spurs hop across the capital to Chelsea. The Blues have been inconsistent under Maurizio Sarri, but this fixture has taken on a real edge in recent years.

Chelsea are always a force at Stamford Bridge, and would enjoy nothing more than a galvanizing victory over one of their local rivals.

Spurs have a dismal record in West London too, winning once since 1990, and despite their recent struggles, Chelsea can beat anyone on their day.

The other half of North London awaits…

And if two difficult away games weren’t enough, five days after playing Chelsea Pochettino’s men then host Arsenal in the second North London derby of the season.

Kane and Alli should be back by then, but just like with the Blues, Unai Emery’s Gunners will be particularly up for this one.

After a bright first half of the season, Arsenal have fallen away in recent weeks. But they were excellent in showing all of their potential when beating Spurs 4-2 at the Emirates in December.

The Gunners have three winnable home games ahead of their trip to Wembley too, which could see them hit form at the wrong time for Poch’s side.

It’s make or break time

It’s a difficult trio of games, one which will test the strength in depth of Tottenham’s squad. But it’s a run which will also reveal whether Spurs are true title contenders this season.

Granted, trips to Anfield and the Etihad still loom, but if Pochettino’s side can come through the next three games with nine points, then surely they must be regarded as potential champions. Watch this space.

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