Twice Spurs had to come from behind after Andre Ayew’s header in the 16th and then a mistake by Kane had given Swansea the lead.
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But what lessons can we take from this game? The Ecuadorian was similarly unhindered in checking inside and chipping over a cross that Ayew leapt to head neatly across Hugo Lloris. However, the former Arsenal man made several saves and could do nothing about the Spurs midfielder’s second goal.
Eriksen’s strikes helped Spurs maintain their unbeaten run since losing to Manchester United on the opening day of the season and the Denmark global has now scored six direct free-kicks since arriving at the club in 2013 – more than any other player in the Premier League during that time.
“We will assess that, but it is disappointing to concede from two free-kicks”.
Young England global striker Harry Kane has struggled to find the net in the league following his exceptional campaign past year, and with Eriksen back in the team and in form, his contributions could also get Kane firing again quickly.
“I think he is one of the best, or maybe the best in the Premier League, from those situations”.
Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino hailed the dead-ball brilliance of Christian Eriksen after the Dane’s free-kick double in the 2-2 draw at Swansea. “He is so professional, and he can play in different positions to influence a game”.
There is every chance that the city of Swansea will be basking in the afterglow of Wales’ Euro 2016 qualification a week from now, and Garry Monk had admitted before this game that his players’ various worldwide interests were making mental preparation a challenge.
It wasn’t a brilliant performance from Monk’s side, but he’ll be happy with their competitiveness and desire against a talented Spurs side that managed 11 shots on target in the game. “We haven’t lost many games, we know we can come back if we’re down and we just have to keep playing our football”.
Toby Alderweireld: Fairly solid in the centre of defence but could have headed his side in front with a better effort from a corner early on.
“It’s all about training hard and getting the right rest”.
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Federico Fernandez was rightly penalised and yellow carded for a rash challenge on Alli, and Eriksen, from 25 yards, beat Fabianski from the ensuing free kick. Add in the sliced own goal and it was not the performance that many expected after he opened his account for the season last week.
