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We're sitting joint top in the least conceded goals so far in the Prem. Up there with Utd Watford and Everton.
Great improvement from last season :townhmm:
I'm still thinking that. All greatness today aside, in the first half we had Walker providing his usual gift to the oppo, and Lloris misplacing a simple clearance, putting it right in Sterling's lap. Luckily Sterling handled the ball, so nothing came of it. We're less exposed than last season though, mainly due to Dier's new life as a DM. As a result I think we defend better as a team..not just with the back five.The fact that we're not hemorrhaging goals at a constant rate anymore is one of the most pleasing things about us so far this season. Every match I no longer think, "okay, when is our big defensive mistake coming." That's certainly a bit of a relief!
I reckon he nicked it off Mourinho when he played Zouma in that spot in last year's League Cup final.Partly it is because our defence now has some cover in the form of Dier. What a tactical move by Pochittino.
One thing I am really enjoying when watching this side is the tackle. I fucking love a well timed tackle and across the pitch every player is putting them in. I must have been out of my seat 4 or 5 times a game this season from our forwards nicking the ball back of a ponderous midfielder and instantly starting a counter to a fair but fully committed no nonsense Dier defensive crunch. Just as exciting as a player running at a defence with the ball at their feet.