But West Ham certainly put Betting Spy followers through the wringer before landing our latest payout on Wednesday night against Spurs.

If that Caraboa Cup tie had been a boxing match the ref would have stepped-in and stopped it after Tottenham’s second went in.

But a half time rollocking reminded the East Londoners they are supposed to be professional footballers while Spurs fatally took their foot off the gas.

None more so than Dele Alli who was sauntering around like it was a practice match.

He was winding me up watching on the sofa so I can only imagine the galvanising effect it had on the Hammers.

None more so than  Andre Ayew. The striker had been putting in his usual farcical performance until the break.

But for the last 45 minutes he finally looked like a player who might wear a £20.5m price tag without the need to alert trading standards.

Wednesday’s win is starting to make our running total below look very healthy  – but you are only as good as your next bet in this tipping game.

And this weekend I fancy Spurs to put in a big performance against Man United.

Jose Mourinho’s men have been looking distinctly average lately as injuries take their toll across the park.

The Red Devils look a bit light in the middle and Mkhitaryan is off the boil to the point where he racks up more points in Scrabble than fantasy football.

Tottenham will be looking to put the West Ham shock behind them and I fancy them to come away from Old Trafford with all three points at a tempting 5/2.

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Running total of all bets to a £10 stake for 2017/18 season: £+107.00