Stunning stat shows Tottenham are a sleeping giant if they can fix one problem

Tottenham Hotspur players are dominating one key attacking metric, which makes their inability to score goals even more confusing. Spurs had gone six hours of…

Published: Sunday, 20 September 2026 at 2:00 PM
Stunning stat shows Tottenham are a sleeping giant if they can fix one problem
Key Things to Know
  • Tottenham Hotspur players occupy the top four spots in the Premier League for completed take-ons per 90 minutes.
  • Mohammed Kudus leads the league with 5.8 completed take-ons, followed closely by Savio with 5.4.
  • Spurs went six hours of Premier League football without scoring prior to their 3-2 result against Aston Villa.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Tottenham Hotspur players are dominating a key Premier League attacking metric despite the team struggling to score goals. Prior to their recent match against Aston Villa, Spurs had gone six hours of league football without scoring. Despite spending #394 million on summer transfers, the team remains without a win in the early stages of the season.

Data from Squawka reveals that Tottenham players occupy the top four spots for completed take-ons per 90 minutes. Mohammed Kudus leads the league with 5.8 completed take-ons, followed by Savio with 5.4, while Mathys Tel and Omar Marmoush also feature in the top four.

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