Zak Garner-Purkis

Since the Premier League was formed, the city of London has always had a stranglehold on the division.

The squad at the manager’s disposal is largely comprised of players hired to match the attacking style of Ange Postecoglou, the boss who was fired in favour of Frank.

At least nine coaches were deprived of talent for the midseason break, and will be eager to know if players miraculously recovered from ailments that suddenly beset them.

Failure to secure a Champions League spot through the league would leave winning the tournament itself as the only route—and the ultimate test of Slot’s tenure.

The rapid decline is striking. As Carragher pointed out, it is scarcely believable that Spurs played in a Champions League final less than a decade ago.

When Paul Scholes decided to make a jibe about his old teammate Michael Carrick’s all he had to do was tap the Instagram application on his phone.

There is an argument that Aston Villa’s title challenge fell apart in the Emirates Stadium locker room in December.

Having Gyokeres bang in a goal a game would have the Gunners clear at the top of the table, but the reality is that few players are capable of delivering such results.

Some Manchester United fans may now wonder if the Glazers' silence was preferable. For a business of this scale, controversy is always best avoided.

Coaches play a vital role, but it is leaders who are responsible for building stadiums, securing sponsorships, and expanding business ventures.