Shows that sideways passes and just keeping possession aren't always a negative thing if it leads to something in the end.
Look at all those passes from Bentaleb and Capoue in the build up to Chadli's second.
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Looking at that previous picture I posted again, Around 19 of the 48 passes came from just Capoue and Bentaleb alone. 9 other players on the pitch and 19 of the passes just from those 2.
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I am unable to choose a MOTM.
I am unable to choose a MOTM.
Dier for me, so many other possible candidates, but I don't remember him making one mistake/bad decision all game.
I am unable to choose a MOTM.
Tough shout - I'd be tempted to go with Chadli. Scored two with one assist. Has the added "Huh" factor that we all had when we saw him in our starting line up.
And job done, Agent Hoddle, for planting that formation in the Rangers camp 
It was hilarious seeing how the bald-headed accountant was trying hard to contain himself from smiling the whole time.
I don't usually pay any attention to stats, so I'm running the risk of sounding stupid here, but; 608 successful passes is a lot, right?
This highlights it and have seen the same pattern that we tend not to pass into midfield since modric left, makes sense though as most congested part of field, what a great move that was
The few times QPR tried to attack it was Remy trying to get passed Kaboul, cause he knew he could. I think Kaboul is a solid defender, but I've stated my reservations about him in other threads. He's really injury prone and unless he gets shit on by Falkor I'm worried he'll have another unlucky season in terms of getting hurt. By moving Dier over next to Vert I feel that would create a stronger center. But, I'm willing to admit that you usually don't want to fuck around with a good thing, and I don't think we'll see a change unless they bring in a new CB or Kaboul winds up falling apart against Liverpool.
I feel as if this is harping on the one SLIGHTLY negative thing I saw during the game. So, it needs to be countered with a huge dose of positive...soooo.....AHEM....
TOP OF THE LEAGUE!!! TOP OF THEEEE LEEAAAGGGUUUEEEE!!! WE'RE TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR! WE'RE TOP OF THE LEAGUE!!!
Which is why I keep saying that we need a central midfielder who is really fluent on the ball, because most of our current players don't make themselves available to receive a pass in congested areas. And it comes down to them not trusting their ability. If we had someone like that, we could get the ball forward faster and more consistently against better teams.
