Tottenham can rival Liverpool in the Premier League thanks to these two players
Tottenham have had to dig deep for results in the Premier League as they strive to keep pace with leaders Liverpool.
Having salvaged an unlikely draw with Brighton, Thomas Frank’s side rescued a point against Wolves courtesy of Joao Palhinha on Saturday.
It was a weekend of upsets in the top flight, with Liverpool and Chelsea among the teams to drop unexpected points.
While it may be tough to catch the reigning champions this season, Frank has a couple of assets at his disposal who can help them chase ground.
This story includes exclusive comment from former Premier League midfielder Martin Allen.
Pape Matar Sarr and Lucas Bergvall the future of Tottenham
Although he did not enjoy the best afternoon against Wolves, Bergvall has been a revelation for Spurs this season.
At 19, the Swede has produced mature performances that surpass his years, leading to understandable links to Europe’s elite.
Pape Matar Sarr is another player who has shown vast improvement this season, demonstrating his attacking quality as well as his defensive attributes.
- Real Madrid have been credited with interest in Bergvall
- The Swede scored his first Premier League goal against West Ham
- Sarr has equalled his league assist tally from last season already
Indeed, former Brentford manager Martin Allen – speaking exclusively to Tottenham News – has highlighted why they will continue to thrive in North London.
“I do think Sarr and Bergvall are the long-term solutions for Tottenham’s midfield,” Allen said.
“They’ve both got legs. They’ve got energy. And all the top, top teams, that’s where they excel.
“They’re the brilliant athletes, Liverpool, as we see them with them, they can run all day, all of them, they’ve got no passengers. As a manager, that’s what you have to try and build.”
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What else does Thomas Frank need to challenge for the Premier League title?
Tottenham’s 1-1 draw with Wolves was a stark warning that Frank’s side are still not ready to challenge for the Premier League title.
The Lilywhites toiled in the first half to bag a goal, but were unable to land the clinical touch past Wolves goalkeeper Sam Johnstone.
Indeed, that inability to score is something that could prove costly this season and highlights the need for a quality number nine.
While Richarlison has performed admirably this term and will score some important goals, he is not the long-term solution for Frank.
Another area that can be improved is the goalkeeping position, with Guglielmo Viacrio’s parry onto Palhinha unfortunate, but avoidable.
There is plenty to be hopeful about in North London, but there are clear signs that Spurs have work to do to challenge for the Premier League.
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