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Broken Spurs - Analysing Mourinho's Tottenham

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Davinson Sanchez's slip typifies Tottenham's season   Tottenham Hotspur were never going to beat, let alone compete with, Manchester City.  The Abu Dhabi owned enterprise are the richest team on the planet, with one of the best manager's in the world at the helm.  Manchester City have unlimited resources and have an unfair competitive advantage against....well..... everyone.  I take no pride in writing that Manchester City's dominance is ruining English football as a spectacle. From 1st to 9th Tottenham Hotspur have had a disastrous 2 1/2 months. From top of the table on 1st December to now languishing in the mediocrity of 9th, Jose Mourinho has lost control of his team's performances and the narrative of his tenure.  Signings   Mourinho has had two transfer windows and his signings have not impressed:  Stephen Bergwijn Matt Doherty Joe Rodon (young and has promise though) Joe Hart Carlos Vinicus Gareth Bale Pierre Emile Hojbjerg has proved to be an admi