Tottenham Hotspur’s 5-0 thrashing of Southampton was a statement performance, but it is the individual displays of several Spurs stars that have drawn the spotlight this week, with four players earning a place in FotMob’s Premier League Team of the Week.
Tottenham Hotspur’s emphatic victory over Southampton on Sunday marked a much-needed return to form for Ange Postecoglou’s side, who had been struggling to find their rhythm in recent weeks.
The dominant display at St Mary’s was not only a testament to the collective effort of the team but also highlighted the brilliance of several key players, who stood head and shoulders above the rest.
With FotMob’s Team of the Week now out, it comes as no surprise that four Spurs players have been recognised for their contributions during this unforgettable performance.
Among the quartet of Spurs players who made FotMob’s prestigious Team of the Week, Djed Spence’s inclusion was particularly noteworthy.
FotMob’s review captured his remarkable debut performance: “Spence made his first Premier League start for Spurs on Sunday against Southampton and had an assist inside of a minute.
“The 24-year-old had to wait almost 900 days for this moment. It will not be his last start for Ange Postecoglou’s side after that showing against Southampton.
“To go with his assist, Spence completed 95% of his passes, created two chances, attempted four dribbles, won 100% of his tackles and triumphed in six of his nine duels.”
Pape Matar Sarr also earned high praise for his midfield dominance. FotMob noted: “Sarr was a standout performer for Spurs as Postecoglou’s men ran out 5-0 winners against Southampton.
“The 22-year-old midfielder scored and carved out two chances for the away side at St Mary’s. He also found a teammate with 96% of his attempted passes, completed 100% of his dribbles and won 100% of his tackles.
“Sarr made four interceptions and came out on top in five of his seven ground duels. He was utterly dominant.”
James Maddison, who claimed the Player of the Match accolade, was another pivotal figure. FotMob’s analysis stated: “Maddison claimed the Player of the Match award in Tottenham’s 5-0 win over the Saints with a 9.2 FotMob rating.
“The England international netted a double to take his haul for the season to seven. The 28-year-old created two chances, completed 100% of his dribbles, and had a pass success rate of 85%.”
Finally, Heung-min Son’s clinical contribution did not go unnoticed. As FotMob explained: “Son feasted against a struggling Southampton side.
“The versatile attacker finished the match at St Mary’s with a goal and two assists. He created the most chances (three) and carved out two big chances.
“He also had a total of seven shots, striking the woodwork with one of his efforts. The 32-year-old is now on 11 goal involvements in 13 Premier League appearances.”
While the accolades for individual brilliance are well-deserved, Tottenham’s collective resurgence under Ange Postecoglou remains the overarching narrative.
The win against Southampton should rejuvenate the squad and instil renewed confidence ahead of a critical stretch of fixtures.
As Spurs now prepare for a Carabao Cup quarter-final clash against Manchester United and a high-stakes Premier League meeting with Liverpool, the focus will be on sustaining this momentum.
As the season unfolds, consistency will be the key. This moment of triumph against Southampton serves as both a reminder of what Tottenham are capable of and a challenge to replicate such performances in the matches to come.
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