The 4-0 win at Stoke City was the exact same scoreline as Tottenham’s last visit to the Potteries in April.
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They had been unconvincing in beating Crystal Palace 1-0 at home on August 20, were fortunate to take a point from Liverpool in a 1-1 draw before the global break and appeared disjointed during the early stages against Stoke.
“It is good that he has started to score too because he is our main striker and an important player for us and I think we are very happy and he is very happy”, said the manager.
The French global joined Spurs on transfer deadline day in what was a club record £30 million deal, despite at one stage looking set to join fellow Premier League outfit Everton.
Spurs had only won once since thrashing the Potters at this venue five months ago when they looked like champions-elect and this was a performance in the manner of both that day and their late-season run.
“We have a squad to compete in different competitions”, Pochettino said, mindful of the extra games that come when taking on Europe.
He said: “We are really pleased for him, really happy”. It is going only one way at the moment.
Tottenham captain Hugo Lloris will return in goal after injury, but Danny Rose has been ruled out and Mousa Dembele is still suspended.
A total of 145 days have passed since Tottenham last took on Stoke City.
It was reported last week that Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino personally intervened in the contract talks amid fears they would affect the player’s form. I’m sure that what I have seen Mark and his coaches have seen and they will want to sort it very quickly.
I am still waiting for Spurs to really hit their stride this season but they remain hard to beat – so a draw is the most likely outcome.
This is all excellent news for Tottenham, but Stoke have completely collapsed.
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Over the last three seasons Eriksen has certainly made an impact for his club – he has made 101 Premier League appearances, contributed a goal in on average almost one in two as well as providing 46 combined goals and assists. It is another player who can help us.
