Nuno Espirito Santo rejected accusations Tottenham were too negative against West Ham despite their latest toothless display in losing a fourth successive London derby.
The Spurs boss made the bizarre claim his side were the better team despite struggling to create clear cut opportunities as Michail Antonio’s second half goal continued the Hammers positive start to the season.
But the loss - particularly the manner of the defeat - raises more questions about the direction Tottenham are headed under Nuno.
Chairman Daniel Levy promised the supporters a manager who would implement an attacking brand of football more in line with the club’s forward-thinking traditions following the dismissal of Jose Mourinho, whose pragmatic approach infuriated fans.