Losing a single match in the Premier League when you are leading the table can drop a team to the fourth because if you look at the top three in the Premier League table right now, you will see that the point difference between the first position and the second and third is just one point, while the points difference between the third and the fifth is just two points; this is indirectly telling you that If Manchester City lose one match, they can drop to the fifth place.
Tottenham have a very good start, they still have chance to compete for the title because they have good players, and their performance against big teams is not that bad, just that red card and injuries affected them.
This is what makes Premier League is the most exciting league in the world. Teams who wants to challenge for the title need to prepare in every aspect required for a long competition with many competitors who have same level of quality. A quality Squad Depth is one key for a team to win the league. Tottenham dont have this factor. when they lost their important players, their form drop instantly. with this situation they have, I dont think Tottenham will stay competing for the title. finishing top 4 is an achievement for them.
That's right, none other than because the competition in the top five is very tight, plus the difference in points from the five teams is very thin, indirectly there is not the slightest time to relax for them with this thin difference, and also yes with this then there is no reason for them to waste or not maximize their performance in the next few matches, of course because if they slip just a little then obviously they will be displaced in the order. Basically all teams want to be the best and the strongest at the end of the season, hence the need for action to improve their performance from time to time, there is no rest before the competition is over.
Yes although some time ago I was very impressed and believed in Tottenham but it seems that now no longer, I will not put too much hope in them, because as we know the impact of their previous match against Chelsea not only put a big disappointment for the fans but on the other hand at the same time they also had to lose two key players who suffered injuries, as you said and that is why they are now getting down in the rankings. To finish in 4th/5th place I think is very good for a team that is having problems with their depth.