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Why keep a driver like Harry Kane when the engine is broken? Nuno Espirito Santo must tackle 'big concern' of spluttering Spurs' lack of creativity after Crystal Palace collapse

Nuno Espirito Santo was asked a good few questions the other day and he was missing a few good answers.

Eric Dier’s injury, that of Son Heung-min, the red card for Japhet Tanganga? Let’s wait, doesn’t know, didn’t see. The problem, of course, is those are the easy ones.

The trickier issue is that the league table stopped supplying fig leaves for Tottenham’s modesties in the early stages of Saturday afternoon.

Harry Kane didn't manage so much as a touch in Crystal Palace's box in Spurs' 3-0 defeat

Harry Kane didn't manage so much as a touch in Crystal Palace's box in Spurs' 3-0 defeat

Palace ripped through a Tottenham side who were predictable and couldn't create chances

Palace ripped through a Tottenham side who were predictable and couldn't create chances

There should be no sprint to sweeping judgments against any team who have knocked off three wins in four, including over Manchester City.