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Three reasons for optimism in Tottenham’s win over Fulham

By Gary Pearson

Tottenham Hotspur's English striker Harry Kane reacts during the English Premier League football match between Fulham and Tottenham Hotspur at Craven Cottage in London on March 4, 2021. (Photo by Clive Rose / POOL / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / (Photo by CLIVE ROSE/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)
Tottenham Hotspur's English striker Harry Kane reacts during the English Premier League football match between Fulham and Tottenham Hotspur at Craven Cottage in London on March 4, 2021. (Photo by Clive Rose / POOL / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / (Photo by CLIVE ROSE/POOL/AFP via Getty Images) /
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LONDON, ENGLAND – MARCH 04: Ademola Lookman of Fulham is challenged by Davinson Sanchez of Tottenham Hotspur during the Premier League match between Fulham and Tottenham Hotspur at Craven Cottage on March 04, 2021 in London, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Kirsty Wigglesworth – Pool/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND – MARCH 04: Ademola Lookman of Fulham is challenged by Davinson Sanchez of Tottenham Hotspur during the Premier League match between Fulham and Tottenham Hotspur at Craven Cottage on March 04, 2021 in London, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Kirsty Wigglesworth – Pool/Getty Images) /

3. Tottenham held on to a one-goal first half lead

Tottenham, for the first time this season, maintained and held on to a one-goal first half lead. It’s a truly remarkable statistic, showcasing exactly why Tottenham aren’t currently sitting in a top four spot in the table.

On four previous occasions this season, Tottenham went into the locker room at halftime with a one-goal lead and failed to secure all three points. On Sept. 27 Callum Wilson equalized from a penalty in the 97th minute to give Newcastle a share of the spoils at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

History repeated itself on Dec. 13, when Jeffrey Schlupp scored in the 81st minute to gain Crystal Palace parity. That match ended level at one a piece. Two weeks later at Mollineux, Tottenham allowed Wolves to equalize in the 86th minute. And for the pièce de résistance we turn to Jan. 13, when Fulham scored in the 74th minute to leave Tottenham Hotspur Stadium with a single point.

Tottenham on Thursday evening managed not to concede late, holding on to the slimmest of margins.

It was dubious streak Jose Mourinho and company are elated to be rid of. While there’s no question they did it the hard way, Tottenham finally exorcised those demons. Throwing everyone behind the ball and scrapping tooth and nail for each challenge, Jose’s men crawled across the line. The most important aspect is not how they got over the line, just that they did.

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