The goals from Ollie Skipp and Harry Kane in the second half saw the blues fall on White Hart Lane, losing 2-0. 

This came after a shocking 1-0 loss at last week's 0-1 home from Southampton. Their UEFA Champions League hopes are also on thin ice after a 1-0 defeat at Borussia Dortmund.

They take on the German giants again next Tuesday, knowing an early exit from Europe would effectively end their season. The first-leg defeat was preceded by draws with West Ham, Fulham and Liverpool. Chelsea's last win came in 1-0 victory over Crystal Palace on January 15. That remains their only win from 11 matches in 2023, including an FA Cup hammering at Manchester City. Chelsea owners have supported Potter and recognise it will take time for the £600million worth of new signings to gel.

They also know the new manager's appointment is a long-term project, just as he demonstrated at Brighton. Potter signed a £10m-per-season, five-year contract at Stamford Bridge in September. But report suggests patience is finally beginning to wear thin with the owners, senior players and fans.

New signings are even said to be stunned by the pressure they are under and others are furious at being left out of matchday squads due to the number of players at the club.

Todd Boehly is set to be joined by co-controlling owner Behdad Eghbali for the upcoming clashes with Leeds and Dortmund.

And even though a further two matches without victory may not spell an immediate sacking next week, it is thought there would ultimately be no way back.