Tottenham boss Andre Villas-Boas feels results this month will determine his future.
The London Evening Standard says following talks with the club's hierarchy, sources close to the under-pressure manager say he believes the fixtures in December will be pivotal in his reign.
Potential January transfer targets were discussed but results and performances must improve this month or Villas-Boas's future will be called into question again.
The fixture list appears favourable, however, with five out of those seven games at home and only one against a top-four side, Liverpool.
