Tottenham 2017-18 and Beyond
When the season started, Tottenham knew they would have to do a lot to equal or better their previous season in which they finished second with 86 points. This season they finished third with 7 fewer points. Harry Kane
fired 30 goals to send Tottenham into their third consecutive top four finish, ensuring that they will play in the Champions league come next year. Mauricio Pochettino’s men will be unhappy to have surrendered an impressive lead against Juventus in the Champions league last 16, although their ability to turn around
a late season dip in form and secure a top four position with a game in hand was a remarkable achievement. The team also reached the semi-finals of the FA cup and the fourth round of the Carabao cup.
Tottenham’s top players were consistent again this season, with Harry Kane, Delle Alli, Heung Min-Son and Christian Eriksen all playing vital roles in the team. Defensively, the team came only third best in the
division, although Danny Rose and Toby Alderweirld were absent for long stretches. Eriksen had an outstanding season in the midfield and will hope to continue the same come 2018-2019.
Some of the memorable performances for the team include their 3-1 win against Real Madrid during their game in the Champion’s league, which showed that they can compete with the elite in Europe. Their loss to
Manchester United in the semifinal of the FA Cup, on the other hand, was arguably the worst day of their campaign.
Tottenham will be impressed by their achievements this season though, especially given the fact that they’ve playing away from White Hart Lane. They might have dropped down one position, but given the circumstances, it was still a remarkable achievement for them. Next season should be better for them as they’ll be playing at their new stadium. That said, Tottenham will still need to invest more in the squad to mount a title challenge next season.