Frank Lampard's Coventry City came into the match against Tottenham in confident mood after they had defeated Nottingham Forest and played superbly to beat Newcastle 4-1 at home a week ago.

Brandon Thomas-Asante got into a good position inside the opening 20 seconds, but his dangerous cross was cut out by home goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky.

Tatsuhiro Sakamoto had an effort deflected over by Jan Paul van Hecke and only a superb sliding challenge from Micky van de Ven denied Thomas-Asante a shooting chance.

Jack Rudoni, who also scored in the win over Newcastle, got a goal back but that proved to be Coventry's only shot on target.

After quickly conceding again, the visitors had plenty of possession, but Lampard will be disappointed they could not test Kinsky again and never really looked like scoring an equaliser.

Coventry drop to 17th, and have two vital home games this month against sides below them - Fulham on Saturday and Sunderland seven days later.