Summary
Tottenham Hotspur has emphasized strong defense this season under manager Thomas Frank, contrasting with last season's focus on scoring. The team achieved its fourth clean sheet in five games after a 1-0 win over Villarreal. This defensive strategy may limit their offensive play, as seen with only one shot on target in their recent game.
Key Facts
- Tottenham has conceded only one goal this season under manager Thomas Frank.
- The team kept four clean sheets in five games, including a 1-0 victory over Villarreal.
- Last season, Tottenham managed just one clean sheet at the same point.
- The team's focus now is on a "clean sheet mentality" to prevent opponents from scoring.
- Tottenham's cautious defensive play is a change from the more attacking approach last season.
- Despite defending well, Tottenham only had one shot on target against Villarreal.
- This season's defensive improvement contrasts with conceding five goals in the first five games last season.
- Tottenham has already achieved three clean sheets in the Premier League this season.
