Former Tottenham midfielder Jermaine Jenas
Jermaine Jenas has suggested Tottenham lack the killer instinct of their title rivals.
Spurs lost 2-1 to Watford on Sunday, letting a 1-0 lead slip.
It was particularly frustrating considering Spurs had won their previous three matches and were looking to lay down a marker after winning away at Manchester United days earlier.
Jermaine Jenas told BBC Sport that the game is not one which title rivals Liverpool or reigning champions Manchester City would have lost, and blamed Tottenham’s mentality for the defeat, suggesting they switched off.
He said: “Spurs commanded a lot of the game but somehow got into cruise control mode, looking like they were having an easy day at the office.
“The best teams at the minute, like Liverpool and Manchester City, put you to the sword.”
Liverpool and Manchester City both recorded wins at the weekend, beating Leicester City and Newcastle United.
Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool have had a perfect start to the season – along with Chelsea and surprise package Watford.
Tottenham have a chance to prove a point against Liverpool when the two teams meet at Wembley in a fortnight.
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