Tottenham were fourth, just three points behind second-placed Manchester City, when the season was paused for the World Cup last November.
Since then it's been one shambles after another.
Here, Mail Sport looks at the difficulties Tottenham have endured so far in this calendar year, including managerial changes and disappointing results.
JAN 1: Outplayed at home by Aston Villa and lost 2-0 to get 2023 off to miserable start.
JAN 15: Outclassed in the north London derby - Arsenal's first win at Spurs since 2014.

Tottenham were outclassed by Arsenal as they lost to their rivals in the north London derby

An abject display resulted in Tottenham going out of the FA Cup away to Sheffield United
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