He’s liked because everyone knows they aren’t a threat. Spurs are the Little Engine that Won’t and everyone knows it. Just like how Arteta was a media darling until they became an actual contender.
If your rivals like you, it’s because they look down on you.
Rare r/soccer gem
https://www.reddit.com/r/soccer/comments/17svjis/wolves_2_1_tottenham_mario_lemina_907/k8scxtx/