Lack of depth leaves Ange's brave new world in a precarious position

THE most anxious moments for many Tottenham supporters during Sunday's north London derby were not after either Arsenal goal, nor during the hosts' spell of stoppage-time pressure, but when James Maddison went down clutching his knee in the second half.

- Dan Kilpatrick

Maddison jarred his right leg in a challenge with Jorginho, and replays made uncomfortable viewing.

For a moment, it looked like something might have popped, but Maddison was able to continue after treatment and left the Emirates without crutches, albeit walking a little gingerly. Spurs are assessing him but hope it is nothing serious.

Maddison's brief injury scare further highlighted the biggest short-term issue with Tottenham's flourishing project under Ange Postecoglou: squad depth.

Eight of Postecoglou's players have started all six League games, and since the opening-day draw with Brentford the head coach has made only two changes to his XI, bringing in Manor Solomon for Richarlison against Burnley and Sheffield United, then Brennan Johnson for the Israeli on Sunday.