(As reported by Gary Pearson writing for Fansided)
The Tottenham defence is head and shoulders above the rest of the league this season, dominating almost every category of consequence.
The 2016-17 Spurs edition could write the textbook on how to collectively defend. And it shows in the numbers.
So much is made of Spurs’ prolific offensive.
Dele Alli is closing in on 20 top-flight goals, Harry Kane would have already eclipsed that total had he not missed chunks of the season. Son Heung-Min is on 18 goals in all competitions and Christian Eriksen has chipped in with a moderate seven of his own.
As you can see, there is ample reason to celebrate Tottenham's tremendous offensive prowess. Absurdly, Spurs defence is as good, maybe even better than their potent attack.
Tottenham defensive statistics
Tottenham lead the Premier League in goals against, home goals against, total clean sheets and home clean sheets. It’s a staggering catalogue of impressive statistics.
Delving deeper into the vast analytical ocean, Spurs have conceded 22 goals in 31 matches, two fewer than second-best Manchester United. Chelsea, who have conceded 25 goals, are the only other Premier League side below 30.
Manchester City, with 35 goals allowed, are next best.
Continuing with the goals against motif, Spurs have conceded a paltry eight goals in 16 home matches, by far the least overall. Lagging well behind, Chelsea have conceded 11 goals at Stamford Bridge.
Everton, allowing 12 goals at Goodison, are third on that list.
Now on to clean sheets, where, unsurprisingly, Spurs take top honours once more. Tottenham have accumulated 14 clean sheets so far, almost one every two games. Scored on less than a nun in a covenant, Tottenham edge Chelsea by a single clean sheet.
To put into context how masterful their collective defence is, Spurs have one more clean sheet than Sunderland, Swansea and Hull combined.
Saving the best for last, let’s move on to Spurs’ home shutouts. Tottenham secure a clean sheet in 63 percent of their matches at White Hart Lane. With 10 clean sheets at the Lane thus far,Spurs home defensive dominance is utterly stupefying.
Bournemouth, who have been kept off the score sheet five times on their travels, are next to try penetrate the Spurs defence at the Lane.
Best Defence in League!
posted on 13/4/17
comment by Edinspur (U1109)
posted 2 hours, 13 minutes ago
Delving deeper into the vast analytical ocean, Spurs have conceded 22 goals in 31 matches, two fewer than second-best Manchester United. Chelsea, who have conceded 25 goals, are the only other Premier League side below 30.
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This bit makes no sense
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It's pretty easy to understand.
What bit's confusing you?
posted on 13/4/17
comment by palmers_spur - you have a woman's hand my lord (U8896)
posted 32 minutes ago
comment by Edinspur (U1109)
posted 2 hours, 13 minutes ago
Delving deeper into the vast analytical ocean, Spurs have conceded 22 goals in 31 matches, two fewer than second-best Manchester United. Chelsea, who have conceded 25 goals, are the only other Premier League side below 30.
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This bit makes no sense
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It's pretty easy to understand.
What bit's confusing you?
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Perhaps its that, while good defense is important, it is scoring goals that wins matches.
Now it would make sense topoint out that Spurs have the second best GD in the league.
That would make sense.
posted on 14/4/17
Perhaps its that, while good defense is important, it is scoring goals that wins matches.
Now it would make sense topoint out that Spurs have the second best GD in the league.
That would make sense.
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I don't think many would disagree with that, but what is the relevance of that comment in the context of my response to Edin?
posted on 14/4/17
comment by Edinspur (U1109)
posted 15 minutes ago
Delving deeper into the vast analytical ocean, Spurs have conceded 22 goals in 31 matches, two fewer than second-best Manchester United. Chelsea, who have conceded 25 goals, are the only other Premier League side below 30.
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Spurs 22g -31p
Chavvs 25g -31p
Man U 24g - 30p
Maybe GeniusGreaves was looking at an older table, f@ck knows, still not too difficult to work out what he is saying though eh!
posted on 14/4/17
comment by Edinspur (U1109)
posted 3 hours, 49 minutes ago
Delving deeper into the vast analytical ocean, Spurs have conceded 22 goals in 31 matches, two fewer than second-best Manchester United. Chelsea, who have conceded 25 goals, are the only other Premier League side below 30.
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It makes perfect sense to me.
posted on 14/4/17
comment by Edinspur (U1109)
posted 15 minutes ago
Delving deeper into the vast analytical ocean, Spurs have conceded 22 goals in 31 matches, two fewer than second-best Manchester United. Chelsea, who have conceded 25 goals, are the only other Premier League side below 30.
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This bit makes no sense
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Spurs 22g -31p
Chavvs 25g -31p
Man U 24g - 30p
Maybe GeniusGreaves was looking at an older table, f@ck knows, still not too difficult to work out what he is saying though eh!
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No, this is based on current positions and games played. And I did write it, as I stated it was written by Gary Pearson on Fansided.
Not sure why some are confused by it, seems fairly clear to me
posted on 14/4/17
Misread it, it's oddly worded that bit.
Didn't realise my comment would cause so many people to get so wound up though
posted on 14/4/17
I'm not sure how more easily worded it could have been Edin
posted on 14/4/17
Shame
posted on 14/4/17
All a question of interpretation and perception😈