Tottenham were outclassed on the night, but the circumstances were far from straightforward. Missing key players was a crucial factor conveniently ignored in the post-match rhetoric. Spurs were poor, but the over-the-top reaction from Carragher and Redknapp lacked nuance, balance and professionalism.

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