#6 Unlucky miss(es)
(a) Ryan Shawcross (vs. West Bromwich Albion)
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After a James Morrison goal had given the hosts the lead, Mark Hughes’ side launched several attacks into the opposition box in search of an equaliser.
Ryan Shawcross came close to getting one too. The Potters captain headed in strongly from a Charlie Adam corner but the effort ricocheted off the edge of the post.
A goal would have rejuvenated Stoke and put Tony Pulis’ men under some kind of pressure but it was not to be.
(b) Toby Alderweireld (vs. Middlesbrough)
Aitor Karanka’s men were organised supremely well in defence, not affording the Spurs players any space or opportunity. If at all Pochettino’s men got into the box, the Boro wall stood strong enough to thwart them with stops, blocks and tackles.
In the face of such resolute defence, Toby Alderweireld could have given Spurs the edge in the first half.
A Boro clearance resulted in a corner for the North Londoners and Christian Eriksen’s delivery found his teammate who was unmarked but the defender’s header was thwarted by the outside of the post.
