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Kings of London: Tottenham finish higher than neighbours for first time in 23 years

By Karl Harrington

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 09: Harry Kane of Tottenham Hotspur celebrates after scoring his sides first goal with Dele Alli of Tottenham Hotspur during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United at Wembley Stadium on May 9, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 09: Harry Kane of Tottenham Hotspur celebrates after scoring his sides first goal with Dele Alli of Tottenham Hotspur during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United at Wembley Stadium on May 9, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images) /
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Tottenham will finish as the highest placed London club for the first time since the 94/95 season. Is it just a once off? Or the beginning of a long-lasting reign as kings of London? 

New stadium

Contrary to the wisdom bestowed by all hallowed experts of the game, Tottenham have retained their place in the top four.

If Spurs can do so playing away from home all campaign, then it is reasonable to assume they will continue to soar high in the table when they return to N17 next year.

Fans and players alike are itching to get going in their Colosseum-esque stadium and will hope to turn it into the fortress that the Lane proved in its latter years.

Consistency

Mauricio Pochettino will become the longest serving manager of an established Premier League club next season, and such unity has been mirrored on the pitch. Tottenham are getting comfortable sitting with the aristocracy and have now qualified for a third successive Champions League – a feat not managed by any other English club and certainly music Mr Levy’s ears.

Youth

Tottenham have the second youngest side in the Premier League with an average age of 26.4 years. Harry Kane, Dele Alli, Christian Eriksen, and Son Heung-min all fall under that median and are firmly on an upward trajectory – a terrifying thought for rival defences.

The neighbours

Let’s take a stealthy glance over the shoulder at the Thursday night football crew.

Roman Abramovich is no longer the oligarch of British football and his powers, and possibly even his interest, are waning. Chelsea may also have to contend playing a number of the coming years away from Stamford Bridge as it is transformed into a giant slinky.

Meanwhile, Arsenal barely maintained an academic interest in the top four race this season. As Arsene Wenger is shoved out the door of the Emirates it is anyone’s guess how exactly it will affect the club, and, more importantly, what on earth Robbie and co. will now talk about.

Manager

The jewel in the crown of the capital’s new kings is undoubtedly their manager. But four little words, ‘with me or another [manager],’ recently sent shock waves through the club.

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Spurs fans hadn’t felt such anxiety since the last time Serge Aurier found himself the wrong side of a striker in his box; however,  emotions were running high on that particular evening, and it was quite contradictory of the Argentinean’s usual stance. Not too long ago he was talking up a potential 15-year contract, and as long as he remains at the club, there is every reason to believe things will be joie de vivre for years to come.

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