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Andros Townsend reveals one thing Tottenham are doing much better week-by-week

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Andros Townsend noted Tottenham's improvement in limiting counter-attacking opportunities, particularly against Chelsea, as a positive development in their performance. Townsend attributed this to Roberto De Zerbi's influence on the team. Tottenham's pressing structure has been good throughout the season, according to Townsend.

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Andros Townsend noted Tottenham's improvement in limiting counter-attacking opportunities, particularly against Chelsea, as a positive development in their performance. Townsend attributed this to Roberto De Zerbi's influence on the team. Tottenham's pressing structure has been good throughout the season, according to Townsend. The team's ability to keep the ball and limit counter-attacks has shown improvement since the start of the season.

Tottenham's recent performances have shown significant defensive improvements, with the team conceding just four goals in their last six Premier League games. The team's xG conceded ratio is also among the lowest in the league. Roberto De Zerbi praised his team's defensive performance against Coventry, noting they didn't concede any counter-attacks. The Italian manager highlighted that Coventry's style of play is 80 per cent counter-attack.

Tottenham's overall performance has been improving week by week since the start of the season, with the team picking up back-to-back wins against Coventry City and Chelsea. The wins have significantly improved their position in the table, with the team now just three points behind sixth place. A potential challenge for European qualification now looks within reach for the Lilywhites. The team's control in and out of possession has been a key factor in their improved performance.

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Andros Townsend has admitted he has seen positive signs in Tottenham’s performances all season, but revealed he was particularly encouraged by one aspect of his former team’s display at Chelsea. Spurs’ performances have been getting better each week since the start of the season, and that has now translated into results, with the Lilywhites picking up back-to-back wins against Coventry City and Chelsea. The table now suddenly looks a lot better for Roberto De Zerbi’s side, who find themselves just three points behind sixth place. A potential challenge for European qualification suddenly looks well within reach within the Lilywhites’ reach, particularly given the kind of control they are exhibiting in and out of possession.

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