Tottenham Hotspur, despite the setback of losing their former captain Harry Kane to Bayern Munich in the last summer transfer window, has been soaring high in the 23/24 Premier League season.
This impressive run has caught the attention of fans and pundits alike, and it’s worth delving into how they’ve managed to achieve this feat.
Furthermore, the Spurs are on a mission to secure their first piece of silverware in fifteen long years, with their last trophy dating back to 2008 when they clinched the League Cup by defeating Chelsea 2-1 in extra time.
However, they’ve never managed to capture the English Premier League title since its inception in 1992, even though they claimed the old league championship in 1961.
Their closest brush with glory came in the 2018/2019 UEFA Champions League season, when they reached the final but fell short against fellow Premier League rivals, Liverpool, losing 2-0.
Tottenham on top
This season, Tottenham finds themselves perched atop the Premier League table, boasting an impressive haul of twenty-three points from their first nine matches.
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They share the distinction of being undefeated with only Arsenal, with the only differentiator being their two-point lead.
Leading on points and goal difference, the Lilywhites have managed to create quite a stir in the 23/24 Premier League season.
Harry Kane Departure and new signings
The departure of their talismanic figure, Harry Kane, was a bitter pill to swallow.
With 213 goals in 317 appearances, Kane etched his name in Tottenham’s history books as the club’s all-time leading goal scorer.
Moreover, he’s only second to Alan Shearer as the Premier League’s all-time top scorer. However, many expected the team to struggle after his departure.
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Nevertheless, Spurs have defied the odds under their new head coach, Ange Postecoglou, who assumed the role on June 6, 2023.
Notably, Postecoglou holds the distinction of being both the first Australian and Greek manager in the Premier League.
His tenure has been nothing short of remarkable, earning him two Premier League Manager of the Month Awards for August and September.
Under his tutelage, the team has secured seven wins and two draws in an impressive run.
In the early season clashes, Tottenham faced off against formidable opponents, including Manchester United, against whom they secured a crucial away win.
Their remarkable resilience was evident when they fought back from a losing position to defeat Sheffield United 2-1, thanks to two added-time goals.
Significantly, they held their own against Liverpool, securing a crucial win, and locked horns with their North London rivals, Arsenal, twice managing to pull off draws after falling behind.
Maddison and Son on fire
A major driving force behind the Spurs’ astonishing performance this season has been their marquee signing, James Maddison, a former Leicester playmaker.
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Maddison has been instrumental, contributing three goals and five assists in the nine matches.
Additionally, Korean captain Heung-min Son has stepped up in a big way, matching Maddison’s fine form with seven goals during this remarkable run.
Together, they seem to have mitigated the loss of Harry Kane’s firepower.
As the Premier League resumed after the International Break, Tottenham won comfortably against Fulham on Monday, October 23, thanks to goals from Son and Maddison.
They’ll be eager to maintain their sensational start to the season as they strive for their first League Title since 1961 and their first trophy since 2008.
