With Spurs high-flying in the Premiership, it is easy to see why they are being labelled as perennial title contenders. 11 games unbeaten, 10 of which were wins, sees the North Londoners in third place with the potential to rise above Manchester United into second. Therefore, To the Lane and Back has taken the opportunity to determine whether or not the starting XI actually has any weak links?
It is a selection headache that any manager would crave, or even loathe. Jermain Defoe, the pint-sized hit-man, has been in superb form for Tottenham recently, adding to his goal tally with each passing game. But, waiting in the wings is Rafael Van der Vaart. The Dutchman has the ability to make something out of nothing, unlock the most subborn of defences with a simple pass and, once again nearing full-fitness, any fan would love the luxury of calling on the talented midfielder. Both can’t play at the same time so what to do? Claire Needham investigates for To the Lane and Back.
Seeing Tottenham play at the moment is like a dream come true. Beautiful attacking football that has seen the club now go unbeaten in 11 games in the Premiership, winning 10 and rising to third in league.
Let’s face it; have many of us really seen a better Tottenham side in any of our respective generations?
Gareth Bale, Aaron Lennon and Jermain Defoe all got themselves on the score-sheet as Tottenham recorded their tenth with in 11 matches against a Bolton Wanderers side who had Gary Cahill sent off after just 18 minutes.
Relegation candidates Bolton Wanderers travel to in-form Tottenham in a game that should see Spurs extend their unbeaten run to 11.
Tottenham suffered a rare home defeat to Greek outfit PAOK and are now on the brink of exiting the Europa League.
