Tottenham are in a completely false position in Premier League table, and data proves it

Bharad Thirumalai argues that Tottenham Hotspur are in a false position in the Premier League table five matches into the season, citing performance metrics analyzed by The Athletic. The data indicates that Tottenham have shown significant improvements under manager Roberto De Zerbi, displaying underlying numbers that suggest potential for a sharp rise in the standings comparable to Aston Villa's previous campaign.

According to the report, Spurs rank third in average possession at 60.5 percent and have registered 154 touches in the opposition penalty area. While Tottenham's rolling expected goals against numbers have improved considerably since De Zerbi's appointment in March, opposing teams have countered by using low blocks in 214 build-up phases.