Shift in Premier League tactics lays pathway for Spurs success – opinion

Premier League clubs are changing their tactical approach. This transformation presents problems for Spurs, but also a means through which they could cement their ascendancy.

Moving on from Pep

Since Pep Guardiola’s arrival in the Premier League, the tactical identity of top teams has progressively aimed to emulate his style. Spurs boss, Ange Postecoglou, even famously joked last year on TNT Sports: “I’m just copying Pep, mate”.

Over the last few seasons...