Why Tottenham’s trip to Everton could start a September struggle

A home game versus Swansea may offer some reprieve, although the Swans could yet pose a threat having signed Renato Sanches and Wilfried Bony last month.

A Carabao Cup third round game at Wembley against either Barnsley or Derby follows, before a trio of away games which promises to really test Tottenham’s resolve.

Tottenham and their travel woes

West Ham and the London Stadium await on September 23, and Spurs fans will not have fond memories of last season’s clash which saw the Hammers end Tottenham’s title bid.

That wasn’t the only time Spurs have slipped up against the Irons though – Tottenham have lost three of their last four league visits.

Then it’s a long flight out to Cyprus to face Apoel Nicosia.

On paper Spurs should win, but they may already be under pressure in the group depending on the Dortmund result, while they’ve picked up just two Champions League away wins in their history.

And to round off what could be a bruising month, Spurs will head to newly-promoted Huddersfield on the 30^th.

The Terriers have got off to a blistering start in the top-tier, and in Steve Mounie boast a physical presence who could cause a tired Tottenham even more strife.

The season may be young, but September is poised to have a very big say on how Tottenham’s campaign shakes out.

Get it right and they could build vital momentum for an October which sees them take on Real Madrid, Liverpool and Manchester United.

But slip up over the next few weeks, and suddenly that trio of fixtures looks all the more daunting.

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