LONDON (AP) — There is no shortage of theories to explain the recent run of poor results that has quickly turned Tottenham into also-rans in the Premier League title race.The dip in form of forward Dele Alli. The injury absence of defender Toby Alderweireld and midfielder Victor Wanyama. The continued issue of having to play “home” games at Wembley Stadium.Or should Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino be looking a bit closer to home?The slump — one win in the last five league games — has coincided with the release of Pochettino’s book, “Brave New World,” which documents his time in charge of Tottenham. He joined in 2014 from Southampton, and guided the team to third- and second-place finishes in the last two seasons.The first extracts were released in mid-October and they detail private conversations with a number of key players.Pochettino has denied that his bond with his players has been affected.”I think my relationship with them is so strong and to find excuses about the book is wrong,” Pochettino said. “It’s a great opportunity to get a better idea that it’s not only about playing football.”When you are clear with everyone, the problem doesn’t exist. The problem is when you lie,…