"He has just been a pest this season," said Hart on Spurs' striker Richarlison. "He is a real threat and he makes it difficult for defenders."

The only goal of the game was scored by Archie Gray. Striker Richarlison had the ball in the net twice, but was offside once and looked close for the other goal, though Lucas Bergvall was adjudged to be offside earlier in the move anyway.

DANIEL STURRIDGE fumed at Richarlison for his bizarre “chokehold” on Hugo Ekitike. The Tottenham star scored in injury time during the 2-1 defeat to Liverpool but it was his actions

Tottenham are considering a new contract for Richarlison after leaning away from a January exit for the attacker, although they are still exploring ways to strengthen their own frontline

For all the sluggishness, there are at least some areas where Frank’s Spurs are making clear measurable progress.

Tottenham Hotspur have a serious lack of goals again this season. Their leading scorer in the Premier League is Richarlison, though fans who actually watch the

Former PGMOL chief Keith Hackett believes Richarlison should have been sent off for putting his hand on a Liverpool player's neck after scoring in Tottenham's defeat on Saturday

In basic terms, there are only two choices you face when you have had a week like Richarlison’s. A week when you told the world how utterly dreadful your last few months at work had been… and then your boss unequivocally agreed. And called you selfish.