Tottenham’s best ever start to a Premier League season goes on, even if they continue to give the impression that they have yet to hit their stride. They were the better team here and had the best player on show in Érik Lamela, whose cute first-half header proved the difference.
One thing is clear. It is a good sign for Mauricio Pochettino and the club that they are winning without truly dazzling. This game marked the start of a gruelling run of seven matches in 21 days and Spurs will need all of their powers of endurance as they resume on Wednesday at PSV Eindhoven in a must-win Champions League tie.
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