Spurs are now into their second season under the stewardship of head coach Ange Postecoglou, who became the first Australian to manage in the Premier League when he was appointed in the summer of 2023.
The 59-year-old’s attacking philosophy – often featuring a high defensive line, full-backs moving into central areas while his team is in possession and an aggressive press from the front – was in evidence during both of our meetings with the Londoners last season and throughout much of his first campaign at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
The Lilywhites finished fifth in the Premier League in 2023/24, just two points behind Aston Villa who took the final of four Champions League places allocated to English teams via the top-flight rankings.
This season, they’ve already enjoyed home wins over Everton and Brentford, but narrowly came out on the wrong end of tight encounters with Newcastle and Arsenal, after being held to a draw at Leicester on the opening weekend.
Captain Heung-min Son, who has played both wide left and up front already this term, leads the team for league goals (two) so far in ’24/25 and is always a threat to be wary of in the Spurs ranks.
