Tottenham face Bournemouth in the Premier League at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium this Saturday. Thomas Frank’s side have made a perfect start, winning both of their opening games without conceding a goal. A 3-0 victory over Burnley on the opening weekend was followed by an impressive 2-0 win away at Manchester City, a result that underlined their ability to defend strongly and punish mistakes at the other end.
Spurs’ early xPTS of 3.74 compared to their maximum six points shows they are slightly ahead of expectation, but the process remains strong. Their xG ratio of 65.5% across the two matches highlights a side in control, with an average of seven shots on target per game and nearly two-thirds of attempts coming from inside the penalty area. Defensively, Spurs have allowed 27 shots, eight on target and only two big chances across those fixtures, with Burnley producing 16 efforts and City 11. That balance suggests Spurs are happy to concede volume from lower-quality areas while restricting prime opportunities.
Off the pitch, the failed pursuit of Crystal Palace winger Eberechi Eze drew frustration from supporters, but on the pitch Frank has quickly settled his squad. Brennan Johnson has already scored, Joao Palhinha is making an early impact on loan from Bayern Munich, and Richarlison has looked sharp in the forward line.
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