With the return of the Premier League for the 2019/20 campaign, a new battle across the division has been sparked and Tottenham face a fierce test to secure a top-four finish.
Mauricio Pochettino's side have established themselves as Champions League regulars in recent years, reaching the final last term, but competition with the likes of Arsenal, Manchester United and Chelsea means it is far from a guarantee they will remain in Europe's elite competition.
An 100% start to the season for the Gunners has reignited optimism on the other side of North London, while United caught the eye in their 4-0 drubbing of Chelsea in the opening weekend.
Under Frank Lampard, Chelsea are still without a win this season, with both Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher predicting the Blues will miss out on a top-four finish.
Spurs are backed by the pair to finish ahead of Arsenal and Manchester United, with Carragher picking the Gunners to clinch fourth spot, while Neville is backing his former side.
The fact that Spurs have not been sucked into the debate regarding a top-four finish suggests that both pundits are confident Pochettino's side will have no trouble securing a spot in the Champions League once again.
Spurs may not have been at their best against Manchester City at the weekend, having just three shots throughout the game - including an optimistic Harry Kane effort from the halfway line.
However, the fact that it was a poor performance but Spurs still managed to take a point off the defending champions, scoring with two of their three efforts in the match, shows the sort of resilience that is customary for an elite side in the Premier League.
Pochettino will now be looking to continue that sort of performance in the coming weeks, with Spurs hosting Newcastle United this weekend before the small matter of the first North London derby of the season at the Emirates Stadium before the international break.
