Thinking Football August 2016 | Page 24

Tottenham Last Season Premier League: 3 rd FA Cup: Fifth Round League Cup: Third Round Europa League: Round of 16 28 Top Scorer (all): Harry Kane ( ) It was Spurs' most memorable Premier League season and one they came close to topping. So how did they still manage to finish below Arsenal is a mystery. That conundrum aside, Tottenham were the team to watch for the majority of last year. Harry Kane was on fire, Dele Alli exploded into stardom and Eric Dier came of age as a deep lying midfielder. They were just a few of the current crop of the golden bunch currently applying their trade at White Hart Lane. Under Maurico Pochettino the future isn't just bright, it's squint enduing. Packed with flair and pace, but equally stuffed with steel and workmanship, the Argentine has assembled a squad which will want to taste a greater title challenge after sampling the lofty heights of Who's in and who's out? What's their reality? nd for much of 2016 . Key Man: Harry Kane Two big money signings have Read expectations. Tottenham came into the squad. Victor should fear no-one. There is an Wanyama from Southampton for argument that they boast the most 11 17 2 £ m and Vincent Janssen for balanced and talented first eleven £ m from Ajax. Both will provide in the division. While European cover and serious competition, success may be limited, a league particularly with Champions title is within reach thanks to League football this season. having the perfect manager for the Young Star: Josh Onomah Marmite Man: Nabil Season expectations? perfect group of players. As long as This is a big season for Tottenham. they can keep their bottle... Bentaleb They can't afford to go backwards Fixtures to look out for In after such promise and praise, so a Man City at the Lane on October title challenge, or at least a is a title battle in waiting. Three comfortable finish within the top London derbies in November four is required. Wembley will host including Arsenal on Bonfire Night. their Champions League fixtures, The final derby at the Lane is one of but the last league season at the many tricky games to end their Lane is arguably more important. A season, with Leicester and West first Premier League crown? Ham away and United at home also. 1 st 3 Words: Balanced, powerful, growing 356 Odds (Bet Title: 91 ): / Relegation: Prediction: 500 1 1 / st