Tottenham Hotspur were left stranded 16th in the Premier League table after tasting a chastening 4-1 defeat at the hands of Arsenal in the North London derby. The result left them just four points clear of the relegation zone.

The game against Arsenal was Igor Tudor’s first as Tottenham’s interim head coach, and he missed the opportunity to become an instant hero within the White Hart Lane faithful. It was always going to be a tall order for Spurs to beat the Gunners, given where both teams lie, the state of their squads and confidence levels.

As soon as Igor Tudor was announced as Thomas Frank’s temporary replacement, he spoke about lifting the spirit and confidence levels of the squad. The Croatian tactician delivered a clear warning that underperforming stars won’t escape accountability in the club’s potential fight against relegation. However, he faced a brutal introduction in English football against table-toppers Arsenal.

After Sunday’s game, Igor Tudor was direct in his assessment and highlighted the problems engulfing Spurs. He also slammed the squad’s physical and fitness levels.

On that, BBC Sport pundit Chris Sutton noticed the big U-turn that Tudor had made...