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11 years and six months. The last time Tottenham won a major piece of silverware. For a club who have long been involved in the 'big six' conversation, that is a remarkably long time to go without a trophy. Mauricio Pochettino's arrival as manager has certainly brought the club much closer to ending that wait, but the fact they haven't remains a stick to beat them with.

Last season's heroic run to the Champions League final was sadly ended by Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool, whilst challenges for the Premier League title have fallen by the wayside on a couple of occasions. But this campaign feels rather pivotal. Some of the side's key players are into the final year of their deal, and there is a big chance that they will not be at the club this time next season.

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The likes of Christian Eriksen, Jan Vertonghen and Toby Alderweireld, amongst others, have formed part of the cornerstone of Spurs' side in recent years. They have been as integral as anyone in establishing the Lilywhites as a top-four team, but are also just as culpable for failing to deliver a trophy.

In having just a year left on their contract, there is an argument to be made that they will wait and see how the team performs over the course of the next few months, before they make a concrete decision on their futures. If Pochettino can inspire his side to greater heights and finally put their hands on a trophy, then there is no reason why those players wouldn't stay.

But if it doesn't work out, then three of his most high-profile players could be walking out the door.

So, what could it potentially mean for Pochettino himself? Will he feel as though he has taken the club as far as he can? All of European football's top sides would love to lure the Argentine away from north London, and another season without getting the trophy monkey off their back, could be the nail in the coffin for his time at Spurs, especially if those three integral figures depart.

Make no mistake, this truly does feel like a make-or-break season for Tottenham and the Pochettino era.

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