Published on 24.10.2023
Tottenham ascended to the summit of the league table with a 2-0 victory over Fulham at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, while Ange Postecoglou achieved a Premier League milestone for the best start by a manager in the initial nine games.
Heung-min Son (36) and James Maddison (54), effectively standing in for Harry Kane, netted the crucial goals that dethroned Manchester City from the top spot. Fulham struggled to withstand Tottenham’s relentless high-press, with Calvin Bassey’s loss of possession near his penalty area contributing to both goals.
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Postecoglou’s remarkable start has garnered 23 points from his first nine matches, exceeding the prior record held by former Chelsea head coach Guus Hiddink and ex-Norwich boss Mike Walker, who both accumulated 22 points. In under four months, the Australian has overseen a dramatic transformation of Tottenham, positioning them solidly in the race for Champions League qualification and more.
Despite putting up a spirited fight, Fulham could not breach Tottenham’s defense and encountered two outstanding saves by Guglielmo Vicario in each half. The second goal proved insurmountable for them, leaving them in 16th place with just two victories in their last eight league fixtures.
