JUST IN – Alasdair Gold revealed what Arsenal reporters the likes of Paul Merson and Ian Wright were saying about Tottenham after loss at Craven Cottage [Full story link in comment]

JUST IN – Alasdair Gold revealed what Arsenal reporters the likes of Paul Merson and Ian Wright were saying about Tottenham after loss at Craven Cottage [Full story link in comment]

Journalist Alasdair Gold has shared what some of the reporters who normally cover Arsenal were saying about Tottenham Hotspur as they watched their defeat to Fulham on Saturday.

Ange Postecoglou probably did not need his side’s worst performance of the season to come right before the international break – or straight after one of their most impressive wins of the campaign.

However, Tottenham were beaten 3-0 by Fulham at Craven Cottage. It was a bit of a nightmare for Spurs, with Radu Dragusin enduring a really difficult full debut for the club.

Tottenham remain a work in progress

Few Tottenham fans probably came away from their 4-0 victory against Aston Villa thinking that they had solved everything. It was clear that Spurs remain a work in progress. And what happened against Marco Silva’s men proved that emphatically.

The top-four race remains a fascinating one. But whatever happens, there is no question that it has been an incredibly promising first year for Postecoglou.

In fact, some clearly think that Tottenham are on an incredibly exciting path under the Australian. Speaking on his YouTube channel, Alasdair Gold suggested that there is real optimism about what they could go on to achieve.

“Funnily enough, I had some of the reporters at the game yesterday, there were some that normally report on Arsenal. And I was talking to them about the parallels between the Arsenal side under Arteta in its first few seasons and where Spurs are at under Postecoglou. And a lot of them could see the similarities,” he said.

“They could see games when there’s terrific football and they’re tearing people apart, and other games where they look a little bit lost and a little bit static and not entirely sure what to do against teams who set up well against them. And I thought that was quite interesting, just getting a different perspective.”

The bigger picture continues to look positive

Of course, Tottenham fans will not want to admit it. But what Mikel Arteta has overseen at Arsenal has been remarkable. It was just under two years ago that Spurs were beating the Gunners to fourth spot in the Premier League.

Arsenal have contended for the title in the two years since. Meanwhile, this looked set to be a rebuilding year for Tottenham.

Postecoglou has transformed Spurs’ playing style. They have been one of the best sides in the league to watch this season. And they could still finish in the top-four.

This season should not be a free hit. However, Tottenham fans need to try and find a way to keep the bigger picture in mind – as impossible as that may have been in the hours after Saturday’s defeat.

JUST IN – Alasdair Gold revealed what Arsenal reporters the likes of Paul Merson and Ian Wright were saying about Tottenham after loss at Craven Cottage [Full story link in comment]

Journalist Alasdair Gold has shared what some of the reporters who normally cover Arsenal were saying about Tottenham Hotspur as they watched their defeat to Fulham on Saturday.

Ange Postecoglou probably did not need his side’s worst performance of the season to come right before the international break – or straight after one of their most impressive wins of the campaign.

However, Tottenham were beaten 3-0 by Fulham at Craven Cottage. It was a bit of a nightmare for Spurs, with Radu Dragusin enduring a really difficult full debut for the club.

Tottenham remain a work in progress

Few Tottenham fans probably came away from their 4-0 victory against Aston Villa thinking that they had solved everything. It was clear that Spurs remain a work in progress. And what happened against Marco Silva’s men proved that emphatically.

The top-four race remains a fascinating one. But whatever happens, there is no question that it has been an incredibly promising first year for Postecoglou.

In fact, some clearly think that Tottenham are on an incredibly exciting path under the Australian. Speaking on his YouTube channel, Alasdair Gold suggested that there is real optimism about what they could go on to achieve.

“Funnily enough, I had some of the reporters at the game yesterday, there were some that normally report on Arsenal. And I was talking to them about the parallels between the Arsenal side under Arteta in its first few seasons and where Spurs are at under Postecoglou. And a lot of them could see the similarities,” he said.

“They could see games when there’s terrific football and they’re tearing people apart, and other games where they look a little bit lost and a little bit static and not entirely sure what to do against teams who set up well against them. And I thought that was quite interesting, just getting a different perspective.”

The bigger picture continues to look positive

Of course, Tottenham fans will not want to admit it. But what Mikel Arteta has overseen at Arsenal has been remarkable. It was just under two years ago that Spurs were beating the Gunners to fourth spot in the Premier League.

Arsenal have contended for the title in the two years since. Meanwhile, this looked set to be a rebuilding year for Tottenham.

Postecoglou has transformed Spurs’ playing style. They have been one of the best sides in the league to watch this season. And they could still finish in the top-four.

This season should not be a free hit. However, Tottenham fans need to try and find a way to keep the bigger picture in mind – as impossible as that may have been in the hours after Saturday’s defeat.