Despite the never-ending slew of injuries and promising campaigns in the cup competitions that could yet bear trophy fruit, such a dismal league run has seen serious pressure mount on manager Postecoglou, who accepted blame for Sunday’s dire first half on Merseyside after a formation switch that backfired badly.

Ange Postecoglou is now heavily odds-on in the next Premier League manager to leave 'sack race' after Tottenham capitulated to lose at Everton on Sunday.