Three Tottenham questions this week include is James Maddison the creative catalyst that's been missing?
Tottenham Hotspur finally earned a tick in the win column on Monday.
The relief was almost audible as Spurs played out a 3-1 victory over Coventry City at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
James Maddison marked his start since May 2025 with a fine opener, before Jack Rudoni's equaliser had the nerves jangling.
But goals from Omar Marmoush and Ben Davies finally earned Roberto De Zerbi's fine a top-flight victory.
With Dejan Kulusevski returning from the bench for his first game time in 526 days, there was a lot enjoy for Spurs fans.
Here, Tottenham News looks at three questions to emerge from the past seven days at Spurs.
Is James Maddison the attacking catalyst Tottenham need?
Maddison sustained a serious knee injury before the 2025/26 season, and has made only a handful of sub appearances since.
Against Coventry, Maddison showed what Spurs have been missing in that 'number 10' position, finishing with a pass accuracy rate of 87 per cent.
De Zerbi has tried several options in the attacking midfielder role, but no one has been able to excel.
Does Maddison being properl available just given Tottenham the attacking catalyst they need?
Can Tottenham now finally turn the corner?
Considering the money splurged in the summer, there was confidence that Tottenham could avoid the struggles of the past couple of seasons.
But it has been a real slow-burner this term again, and victory only lifted Tottenham to 16th in the table.
With a much-needed win in the books, though, can De Zerbi's side finally start turning a corner in the Premier League?
Saturday's trip to rivals Chelsea might just offer more a measure of what this win means.
Does Kulusevski give De Zerbi another attacking dimension?
It has been a brutal period for Kulsevski, who spent 526 days on the sidelines before returning off the bench.
With the Super Swede available, you sense there will be better ball retention, and someone who is capable of unlocking defensive low blocks.
He is also someone who get the best out of the likes of Mohammed Kudus and Marmoush, who like to make those runs in behind.
There is still a long process for Kulusevski, but having him available almost feels like a new signing.