Tottenham Hotspur are flying high at the moment. They are at the top of the table with 23 points in the first nine Premier League matches. This is their best start since the 1960-61 season.
So what’s the reason behind their success? Their new manager, Ange Postecoglou, has changed their style of play to attacking and that has made a huge difference. The fans are excited than ever to watch their games.
In their 2-0 win over Fulham on Monday night, they scored both the goals by winning turnovers high upfield.
James Maddison’s creativity in midfield and sharp finishing by Heung-min Son in the final third have made them a formidable force in the Premier League this season.
On numerous occasions, multiple players could be seen inside the box. Postecoglou has given the players the authority to roam freely. Full backs, Destiny Udogie and Pedro Porro, could be often seen overlapping and making inverted runs.
Striker Son drops deep to link up with Maddison. The forward is thriving in the number nine position recently. He is not only scoring goals but also helping the team in build up.
The South Korean netted his 50th goal at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in the London Derby against the Cottagers. The club captain already has seven goals and one assist in nine PL appearances this season.
On the other hand, Maddison has a brilliant understanding of the game. The 26-year-old created four chances, took three shots and scored an outstanding goal in their 2-0 win over Fulham. His vision has been key in Spurs’ rise this season. The former Leicester talisman has adopted quickly in North London under the Australian manager.
Coming forward to Richarlison, who struggled with form last season but slowly and steadily he’s getting back to his best. The Brazilian played on the inside left channel last night and got in front of the goal, as often as he could, to create or to score.
Pape Sarr and Yves Bissouma provide the stability that the team requires by being sturdy in midfield. Their work ethic is remarkable and they act as the perfect link between the forward line and defensive line.
At the back, Micky van de Ven and Christian Romero have dovetailed seamlessly. Van de Ven delivered 10 passes into the final third in the match against Fulham and recovered the ball four times. The Dutch defender is like a breath of fresh air in the defensive regions for the North London club.
More so, their keeper Guglielmo Vicario acts as a wall in between the goal posts. The Italian has kept four clean sheets in nine matches and made three remarkable saves in their win against Fulham. Things are clicking for Spurs under Postecoglou.
Fans are still not getting ahead of themselves as Spurs even started well last season but ended it in the eighth spot. However, if they continue playing in a similar pattern, then they will soon be considered as title challengers, along with Manchester City and Arsenal. Their fluid gameplay can take them a long way.
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