Ange revolution looking ominous

TOTTENHAM’S dream start to this season ended with a crazy thrashing by Chelsea with only nine players.

And in traditional Spurs style, this derby defeat finished with the madness of goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario trying to block David Raya in the Arsenal box as they chased an equaliser deep into injury-time.

Ange Postecoglou’s side avoided the total humiliation which looked possible after the nightmare opening 38 minutes.

But the emotional late fightback should not distract from the cold, hard reality of the performance. Heroic losses do not win titles or trophies.

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And instead of stopping the Gunners’ title surge, the hosts’ hopes of Champions League football next season look finished as they are guaranteed to finish below their north London rivals again.

Former Rangers midfielder Mikel Areteta has needed more than four years to get Arsenal to be consistent title contenders. Postecoglou might need the same time.

Aside from the injured Destiny Udogie, everyone from Spurs was available.

Everton’s victory over Liverpool in the Merseyside derby on Wednesday was the model of how to embarrass your more esteemed local rivals.

Yet when Kai Havertz headed home Arsenal’s third goal, Spurs had conceded seven goals in 98 Premier League minutes following their defeat at Newcastle 15 days ago. The expectant pre-match roar from Spurs fans was replaced by half-time boos.

There was eventually fire and fury but little finesse from the hosts.

All there is left for Spurs fans is to cheer on Harry Kane’s Bayern Munich in the Champions League.