The Premier League table makes for better reading for Tottenham fans following the team's 4-1 triumph over West Ham on Saturday. It was the perfect response to the 3-2 defeat at Brighton & Hove Albion prior to the international break.
Ange Postecoglou's side could have scored more than four goals on the day after going close on a number of occasions across the 90 minutes. Dominic Solanke unfortunately didn't find himself on the scoresheet, with the summer signing only managing one shot on goal during his playing time.
However, he did play a huge role in the victory and he fully deserved the standing ovation that came his way in the 81st minute when he made way for Richarlison. Some football fans may point to Solanke's three goals in nine games since his move from Bournemouth but Tottenham supporters will you tell that is far from the full story.
While of course strikers are going to be judged on the amount of goals they score, Tottenham look so much better with Solanke in the team and offering a focal point up front. His hold-up and link-up play has stood out during his short time in a Tottenham shirt, as has his pressing qualities and ability to drive the ball forward when in possession
Solanke is a real No.9 and it is quite clear to see why Postecoglou was so intent on luring the ex-Chelsea youngster to the club this summer. Tottenham's No.19 did have a key role to play in the team's first goal of the day after getting a vital touch to the ball that set James Maddison free for Dejan Kulusevski's goal.
He continued to cause a whole host of problems for West Ham in his playing time and it came as no surprise to see Tottenham fans rise to their feet to applaud him when it was time for him to make way. Solanke has made a real impact for Tottenham so far and there's even more still to come from him.
The striker's performance was a key talking point on the latest episode of football.london's Gold and Guest Talk Tottenham podcast. As well as reflecting on Solanke's performance, Rob Guest and Lee Wilmot also discussed Kulusevski, Destiny Udogie, the response to the Brighton game and Postecoglou's analysis of the win.
Thursday's Europa League tie against AZ Alkmaar is also on the agenda, with the Spurs boss likely to rotate his team ahead of a busy few days for the club. You can listen to the show in podcast format by heading right here or you can watch the show on YouTube by going right here.
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