Seven stats that show Tottenham are ready to explode: Only one team has more possession

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Tottenham Hotspur's performance metrics are in line with the best Premier League teams this season, despite initially sitting in the bottom half of the table. They have averaged the second-highest possession at 60.8% and won the highest number of corner kicks across eight matches. Roberto De Zerbi's men are also averaging 484.1 passes per 90 minutes, the third highest in the league. This indicates a significant improvement in their performance under De Zerbi.

Tottenham's style under De Zerbi is characterized by short, sharp passes rather than going direct, as they play the fewest long balls per match. They have also been effective in getting into the final third, with 233 touches in the opposition box, the sixth highest in the league. Additionally, they have one of the highest and most effective presses, winning possession 4.5 times per match in the final third.

Despite their improved performance, Tottenham have only scored eight goals in eight matches. However, they have not been susceptible defensively, conceding an xG of just 9.9, the fifth lowest among 20 teams. They have also improved their disciplinary record, receiving just 12 yellow cards, the third lowest in the Premier League this season.