#3 Tottenham Hotspur and Dele Alli, in particular, were unspectacular
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Though they might have had the larger share of the possession, Tottenham never really were in the game until the introduction of Moussa Sissoko. They had the ball for a significant period but did very little with it and proved to be easy opponents to deal with for the United defence.
This performance comes after a demolishing performance at home against Swansea and would force the club’s faithful into wondering if they are actually a league winning side or just mid-table bullies.
Perhaps, the form of Dele Alli is the most troublesome area of concern for the club as the Englishman has been inconsistent this season. The 20-year-old was poor with the ball at his feet, often misplacing passes, made very little contribution to his side’s attack and did little to support Victor Wanyama in the middle of the park in order to assert themselves in the middle of the park.
The former MK Dons player was crucial to Tottenham’s chances last season and was a constant threat to the opposition. However, this season has been a different story for the youngster as he has been kept silent on most days. An experienced manager like Pocchetino will be aware of having a midfield that can win games and should Alli not step up his game, he could soon find himself on the bench.
