Up next in our series of members’ articles, which review the numbers behind the 2015/16 season, are Tottenham.
We kick start our analysis by assessing the north London outfit’s team statistics in Mauricio Pochettino’s second season in charge and compare them to the rest of the Premier League. After that, we then take a close look at their first-team squad, main goal threats and creative sources with one eye on the season kick-off in just three weeks’ time.
Pochettino’s side finished third last time around, 11 points behind champions Leicester and one point behind north London rivals Arsenal.
That fails to tell the full story, though, as Spurs were still in with a chance of winning the title right up until their Gameweek 36 trip to Chelsea, where a 2-2 draw at the Bridge, which saw the visitors pick up nine yellow cards, handed the crown to Claudio Ranieri’s men.
Subsequent losses to Southampton and relegated Newcastle – a 5-1 hammering at St James’ – meant their season ended in bitter disappointment, with the Gunners climbing above them to clinch the runners-up slot on the final day of 2015/16.
7 years, 9 months agoWith:
Everton/Spurs
Arsenal/Pool
Chelsea/Hammers
Picking a week 1 points bonanza is going to be a little difficult. Human nature fixates on immediate returns and getting off to a good start is imminent. Preparing a WC Week 2 or 3 hampers this a little less so my question is:
Do you go for Man U, City, heavy week 1 for points and address the team imbalance week 2 by Wildcarding?
Do you ignore the fixtures and keep a decent balance for a later WC?
Interested in those old timer's answers.