Last week, Ange Postecoglou faced a lot of criticism after a 0-1 defeat at Selhurst Park. Tottenham showed inconsistent form when they could beat Man United or West Ham with big scores but lost to lower-rated teams like Brighton and Crystal Palace.
However, a week later, Ange Postecoglou and his team can proudly look back on 2 resounding victories against 2 opponents who finished higher than Spurs last season. In midweek, the "Roosters" eliminated Man City from the League Cup. By the end of the week, the North London team once again showed excellent form when defeating Aston Villa.
Aston Villa were a tough opponent, coming to Spurs' home ground with discipline and fierce play, trying to slow down the pace of the match so Tottenham could not deploy their playing style. Despite falling behind from a corner, Postecoglou's side continued to accelerate in the second half, gradually pressing their opponents and eventually winning spectacularly.
This winning scenario has become familiar to Postecoglou's Tottenham. They did the same against Brentford, West Ham and many others last season. Spurs seemed to accept a slow start or even a lead at home, as they always believed in their ability to accelerate and turn the game around in the second half.
Combining the two performances against Man City and Aston Villa, Tottenham fans may have witnessed the club's most impressive week since Postecoglou took over. However, in the post-match press conference, the Australian strategist did not see it that way and said that the defeat to Crystal Palace was also part of this week's performance.
"We have to fight and regain our spirit. The whole team did it against Aston Villa but that doesn't mean everything is perfect" - Ange Postecoglou shared.
The 59-year-old does not want Spurs to be complacent after the victory over Villa. They will have another challenging week away from Galatasaray in the Europa League, then return home to welcome Ipswich Town on Sunday. Although the match in Istanbul did not have too much pressure, if Spurs did not beat Ipswich Town, the current positive atmosphere could soon turn negative.
At the moment, it is all temporary but Tottenham seems to be finding the answers to some big questions. The "Roosters" have won 9/11 of their most recent matches in all competitions, a streak that stretched back to the defeat to Arsenal on September 15.
Tottenham have always been questioned about their weak mentality, familiar and never-ending questions. However, the victories over Man City and Villa were a strong response, especially when both teams won at Tottenham Hotspurs Stadium last season.
Postecoglou has also proven his ability to adjust tactics and make substitutions in difficult matches. Against Man City, Yves Bissouma came on at the start of the second half and changed the game, giving Spurs a more solid foundation in midfield. In the match against Villa, Richarlison's appearance created the conditions for the third goal, while James Maddison came on and scored the fourth.
