Xavi Simons did something for Tottenham against Arsenal that no player has managed across the Premier League season so far.
There was some optimism around Tottenham heading into Sunday’s clash after the club decided to replace Thomas Frank with Igor Tudor.
The home fans found their voice at the start of the game, and the players responded, throwing their bodies on the line and playing with intensity in the first period.
However, the Gunners simply overpowered their fierce rivals in the second half, with the Lilywhites finding themselves on the receiving end of a 4-1 drubbing.
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Xavi Simons posts a shocking stat in heavy Tottenham defeat
Xavi Simons has been one of the rare bright spots in a disastrous last couple of months for Tottenham.
After a difficult start to life in the Premier League, the Dutchman has been playing with a lot more confidence of late, but he had a performance to forget against the Gunners.
The 23-year-old did not influence the derby match, and WhoScored have now revealed that he was dispossessed seven times against Arsenal, which is more than any other player in a single Premier League game this season.
Igor Tudor gets a reality check about Spurs challenge
The new Tottenham interim boss admitted that he was very angry at his side’s performance, suggesting that his players lacked confidence on the ball.
The loss leaves the Lilywhites just four points off the relegation zone, with West Ham, slowly but surely, gaining ground on Spurs.
Tudor revealed that the Tottenham players were not able to do what was asked of them against Arsenal, confessing that they need to prioritise becoming a hard-working team.