Category: onefootball
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Premier League Preview: Newcastle United vs Tottenham – what do the stats say?
Sunday afternoon sees Tottenham travel to St James’ Park to face Newcastle. The home side are the talk of the town since the news of their takeover broke. Can Tottenham cap this weekend with another victory? There’s an air of optimism these days at St. James’ Park, a statement which was impossible to make just…
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Data Analysis: Is Tanguy Ndombele the answer to Nuno’s midfield worries?
Tanguy Ndombele signed for Tottenham Hotspurs from Lyon in the summer of 2019 for a club-record fee, a figure which still holds. But amidst the managerial incomings and outgoings he has failed to nail down his spot in the starting eleven. New Spurs boss Nuno Espirito Santo did not pick him while the midfielder’s future…
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Data Analysis: Examining Tottenham’s tactical and defensive frailties
Tottenham Hotspur have been struggling to re-establish themselves in the Premier League since the Pochettino days. With few new players and a new manager, the team is currently in a rebuilding stage. Although Nuno has been experimenting with the formation, the Lilywhites have failed to create any major impact through their gameplay. They have been…
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EPL Stats Gallery: xT timeline, passing zones, aerial duels and more from Tottenham Hotspur vs Aston Villa
Tottenham Hotspur avoided their fourth successive defeat in the Premier League as they edged past Aston Villa 2-1 at home. The home side took the lead through Hojbjerg. Watkins then equalized for the visitors in the second half. Matt Targett gave the home side the advantage when he deflected a cross into his own net…
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EPL Stats Gallery: xG timeline, defensive duels and more from Tottenham’s defeat at Arsenal
Gameweek 6 saw Arsenal triumph over their local rivals, Tottenham Hotspur in the North London Derby at the Emirates Stadium in the Premier League The home side took the lead through Smith Rowe in the 12th-minute mark, they added another two before the first half ended. Both Aubameyang and Saka scored a goal each to…
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Data Analysis: The key reasons why Spurs have lost back-to-back Premier League matches
After starting the season brightly Spurs have now lost the last two successive games. In game week four they lost 3-0 to Crystal Palace and in game week five they lost 3-0 to Chelsea. Nuno Espirito Santo failed to react to Tuchel’s second half improvisation. Tuchel’s second half changes ensured that the Blues took all…