The report says Tottenham now have just one win in six matches this season, with that victory coming against second-tier Charlton in the previous EFL Cup round.
Their league form is also a concern. Spurs are reportedly still without a Premier League goal after four matches, having collected two draws and suffered two defeats. The cup loss therefore looks less like an isolated setback and more like part of a broader attacking problem.
The report also puts Tottenham’s summer spending at around $400m, increasing the pressure on the squad and manager to deliver a clear improvement.
Arsenal’s reported win over Ipswich offered a different picture. They moved into the last 16 after building a 4-0 lead before conceding twice, while making extensive changes to the starting line-up.
Sixteen-year-old Max Dowman reportedly scored in both halves, with Noni Madueke and Mikel Merino also finding the net. The result underlined Arsenal’s options beyond their strongest XI, particularly as they compete across several competitions.
The report says Arsenal have won all six of their matches this season. That form gives them momentum, while Tottenham are already facing questions about confidence and chance creation.
Tottenham are reportedly not playing in Europe this season, meaning the FA Cup will be their only other realistic route to silverware after the EFL Cup exit. That makes the next league fixture especially important.
A response would need more than improved performance. Spurs must end their scoring drought, turn draws into victories and show that their expensive rebuild can produce results quickly. Arsenal, meanwhile, will look to carry their winning run into the next round and maintain their early-season standard.