Spurs' recent league results have been no laughing matter for fans.

South Africa were bowled out for 301 in reply to Pakistan's 211.

The Hammers won 1-0 at St Mary's on Thursday to lie 13th in the table -- nine points clear of the relegation zone.

Newcastle slipped to 12th place after a 4-2 defeat at Brentford on 7 December, but have since rallied.

Amorim is the first United manager to lose five or more of his first 10 matches in charge since Walter Crickmer in January 1932.