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The Stats Thread
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FWIW: Eriksen was ranked 2nd in the league for distance run per game after gameweeks 4.
Slightly surprised to see Chadli was so high on the list.
The idea that Chadli never tracks back or is lazy is a myth, just like the one about never taking on his man.
alekaras
The ITK of IDK
Why is the FA cup not realistic?
alekaras
The ITK of IDK
Puzzling that fullbacks don't feature prominently on these lists. You would think they cover the most ground than anyone.FWIW: Eriksen was ranked 2nd in the league for distance run per game after gameweeks 4.
Slightly surprised to see Chadli was so high on the list.
They don't move much sideways though. Midfielders and forwards are constantly on the move.
7percent
Pascal Chimbonda
Just having a look at the form table http://www.premierleague.com/en-gb/matchday/form-guide.html
We're 6th in the form table, yet 9th in PL table. I think it's because we've won our last two and haven't lost in 5. We are one of five teams on nine points.
Unbeaten at home after 3 games this season. Would love that to continue tomorrow, would take a draw right now.
We're 6th in the form table, yet 9th in PL table. I think it's because we've won our last two and haven't lost in 5. We are one of five teams on nine points.
Unbeaten at home after 3 games this season. Would love that to continue tomorrow, would take a draw right now.
Spurs7891
Jermaine Jenas
Well, we have never looked convincing in any of the Cup matches under Pochettino. And he has just played a weak team against our hated rivals Arsenal in the League Cup. He has shown that his priority is the league. Don't think he will treat the FA Cup or Europa League any different. With our squad lacking in strength of depth, can see him play weak teams in both that competitions as well.
Spurs7891
Jermaine Jenas
All the big teams take the FA Cup more seriously than the League Cup. Arsenal, Chelsea, ManU, Liverpool and ManCity have won 21 of the 24 Finals since we last won it in 1991. And FA Cup has become a jinxed competition to us since winning it in 1991. We have lost 6 semi finals since then. I am not convinced Pochettino will be able to overcome that jinx as we lost to Leicester at home in Round 4 last season.
alekaras
The ITK of IDK
Ah, so because we're jinxed we don't stand a chance. That's a very logical argument.
7percent
Pascal Chimbonda
Looking at the form table again; http://www.premierleague.com/en-gb/matchday/form-guide.html
(cursed it now, we'll lose against Swansea)
- Spurs are the only team in the top flight to be unbeaten in their last 6 games.
(cursed it now, we'll lose against Swansea)
elyid
Gerry Armstrong
So based on just the last 5 prem games we'd be top of the form table with 11 points. (Utd, Arsenal, spam 10 points)
Crazy really as bar this w/e none of us would say we were playing well.
Maybe the points needed to challenge for top 4 is lower this year...?
Spurs7891
Jermaine Jenas
The fact is none of the teams in the PL have been consistent or convincing this season. ManCity was until recently but they have now lost 2 in a row. ManU are top but they have never been convincing in any of the matches. Just imagine, the defending champions Chelsea are in relegation battle after 7 games ! So, as of now, any team could win the league title this season. If only we have more strength in dept and quality in our squad, then we can even dream about fighting for the league title ! But unfortunately, Levy or Pochettino don't seem to have any ambitions for that !
braineclipse
Willie Hall
Speak for yourself. I haven't been posting on here, but plenty of posters on here have expressed the opinion I've held to that we've been playing well in most our games this season and that we've been unlucky not to pick up more points in the games against Stoke, Everton and Manchester United at the very least. We've also been up against some very much in form sides in Leicester and Palace that we've picked up 4 points against, overall over those 2 games I think we deserved 4 points. But because they're seen as lower half opposition we should just beat every time regardless of form and their other results some fans refuse to give the team credit for those performances.
braineclipse
Willie Hall
Wow... Great time for a complaint about those two I have to say...
Look at our squad will you?
GK - Vorm - perhaps not good enough.
RB - Walker and Trippier. Real cover and strength in depth.
LB - Rose and Davies. Same
CB - Same
CM - Dier, Alli, Mason, Bentaleb, Dembele. When was the last time we had that much competition for places, strenght in depth and quality in central deep midfield? Enlighten me please!
CAM - (left, right and centre) - Lamela, Eriksen, Son, Chadli, Clinton, Pritchard, Townsend, Dembele, Alli - Again much more strength in depth and competition than in years and years.
Striker - Difficult to judge. Son had a strong start here in the EL, Clinton looks raw. A problem spot.
I count two(!) positions where strength in depth and competition seems to be an issue. Goalkeeper and striker positions. Much of that strength in depth and quality has been amassed over the last 18 months by the supposedly unambitious Levy and Pocehttino. We've made a huge step in the right direction compared to last season, and already then we made a solid step forward.
If that doesn't make my point have a look at the City team yesterday when they were missing a couple of players... Or look at what United have had to spend to amass a competitive squad. Or look at Arsenal's strength in depth?
elyid
Gerry Armstrong
I guess that's probably what i've come round to realising.
Don't get me wrong I'm pleased with results & actually thought we were v unlucky at Old Trafford + could easily have won any of the games we drew.
However, our play seemed nowhere near as consistent when compared with 09/10 season and therefore I'd assumed we were nowhere near getting CL spot. It seems we *might* be closer than I thought, and that the improved squads of bottom-half teams is making it harder for everyone.
Spurs7891
Jermaine Jenas
I was thinking the same. We have been denied a CL place despite finishing in 4th before. It will be unacceptable if we lost out in a similiar situation again. This is why we need to aim higher, to atleast a top 3 place. But as of now, we should aim even higher, to win the league !
El Guepardo
Rafael Van Der Vaart
Yes, that has to be our aim. We won't win the league, but aim for the league and maybe we'll finish top 4. Aim for top 4 and we'll likely finish 5th or 6th.
Spurs7891
Jermaine Jenas
Exactly. I have been saying this all along. Or target is just wrong. We have been aiming for only 4th place for the last 10 years or so ! So, it is not surprising that we only achieved 4th place twice in that period.