Indeed it was easy to understand a sense of optimism – a good run of results coupled with a decent level of form which peaked with Spurs at home, the additional pre-game boost of Lacazette being passed fit despite all sources ruling him out of the match.

Unfortunately the game then started.

To gift any side a 2 goal lead is regrettable, to gift one of the top sides in the country even more so, irrespective of how well we then played.