Kim succinctly captures Tottenham's strength with the phrase: "press machine go brrrr." They lead the league in aggressive pressing and Pressing Per Defensive Action (PPDA), showcasing their tactical effectiveness.
Tottenham's relentless press immediately caught Manchester United off guard, leaving them struggling to clear the ball from danger. They were dominated, outshot 12-3 before the first half ended.
The graphic from StatsBomb shows Spurs' impressive ability to pressure high up the pitch, indicating not only their aggression but tactical prowess as they maintained the upper hand throughout the game.
Jonathon Wilson's remarks highlight the concerns around Erik Ten Hag, stating, "If the first half performance against Tottenham wasn't the worst under Ten Hag, it's only because there are so many contenders" pointing to systemic issues.
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