Spurs are a team on an upward trajectory performing with consistency in each of the last three seasons. A second place finish accompanied by the renovations to White Hart Lane into a higher capacity stadium, shows that Spurs look to firmly establish themselves amongst the Premier League’s elite.
Furthermore, Spurs finally stepped out the shadow of North London rivals Arsenal finishing above Wenger’s men for the first time in 22 years. Over the past two seasons Mauricio Pochettino’s charges boasted the best defensive record in the league. An impressive feat considering that Spurs didn't have to spend vast amounts of money and they were the league’s youngest side.
They finished the 2016/17 season as the top scorers, yet could not wrestle the title away from London rivals Chelsea. Even more impressively the Lilly Whites were undefeated at home last season, winning 17 of a possible 19 games.
With that there is no better time for Spurs to give the full push for the league title as they find themselves in the same position as rivals Arsenal when they had to rebuild after the ‘Invincibles’ era with the renovations to the Lane. The upside though is that Spurs have created a sustainable business model for their squad by utilizing a good development method through their academy.
With the reputations of star men Harry Kane, Christian Erikssen, Dele Alli, and not to mention as well as Toby Aldeweireld and Jan Vertonghen, on the rise another failed attempt to win the league could mean Premier League rivals or one of Europe’s bigger sides could entice either one of those players to jump ship.
So it goes without saying that third time should be lucky for the Londoners and finally allow them to step out of the shadow that the league's other sides has cast over them.
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