Tottenham Hotspur emerged from their recent slump to demolish Stoke City 5-1 at Wembley in the Premier League on Saturday and continue a run of handsome victories over Mark Hughes's side. One win in five games had dropped Tottenham out of the title race, and out of the top four, but once Ryan Shawcross's first-half own goal had given them the lead they proved unstoppable.

Tottenham Hotspur's Danish midfielder Christian Eriksen (C) celebrates with Tottenham Hotspur's English striker Harry Kane (L) and Tottenham Hotspur's Argentinian midfielder Erik Lamela (R) after scoring their fifth goal during the English Premier League football match between Tottenham Hotspur and Stoke City at Wembley Stadium in London. Pic/AFP