"That means that happens to Pochettino, when you are four or five years somewhere, no matter how good a job you have done, you have to show you can give people more and he is at that stage."

Many could draw parallels between Tottenham's current situation and a time duringWenger's 22-year stint in charge of their local rivals.

Arsenal fell away from their title-challenging position following the relocation to the Emirates Stadium and the financial straits that entailed, with Spurs finally moving into their new home towards the end of last season.