After an international break notable for the England debuts of Harry Kane and Ryan Mason, the focus turns back to the Premier League and Spurs’ Sunday lunchtime visit to Burnley.
Sean Dyche’s side are Continue reading
Looks like Spurs have a relatively easy run in, while United and Arsenal’s are a touch harder.
We’re coming to the business end of the season when the important matters of promotion, relegation and European qualification get decided. With only eight games left (or nine if you’re Chelsea or Leicester) the quality of the teams you still have left to face can play an important part in your chances of success.
But how do you compare schedules?
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This was a crazy seven goal shoot-out that Tottenham edged but only just. Great entertainment but not necessarily a repeatable way to win games. Going forward there were some promising moments but defensively the same weaknesses resurfaced.
Apart from the win, the big positive was Continue reading
I recently took a more maths based look at pass completion percentages and how useful they are in my stats blog. If you’re interested see here. While they don’t seem a very good indicator of success, they do provide a useful idea of a team’s style. Continue reading
The big game. Spurs’ chance to stake their claim to a Champions League place. Mauricio Pochettino’s opportunity to prove he has usurped Louis van Gaal, the new generation of tacticians replacing the old guard. It turns out van Gaal still Continue reading
Spurs travel to Old Trafford on Sunday in a game that could be pivotal for both teams top four ambitions. United currently sit fourth, just two places and three points above Mauricio Pochettino’s side. With Arsenal winning yesterday and Liverpool in a rich vein of form, both Continue reading
Anything But Penalties 