Spurs Opta Stats | Spurs 5 Newcastle 0
The performance of the day in the Premier League yesterday was definitely Tottenham Hotspurs' win over Newcastle United. It was not just a win, it was a statement that Spurs are a force to be reckoned with. We've got a bit of a treat for Spurs fans today as we've taken some screen shots from our Quick Stats area in our Opta Stats Centre (Subscribe Now!) to show you just exactly how well Spurs performed yesterday.
Defence
Scott Parker continues …
Louis Saha | Striking Struggles | Opta Stats
Unable to find that elusive bargain of a striker in the summer, mainly due to the paltry scraps of cash their bleak bank balance forces them to barter with, Everton have unsurprisingly struggled in front of goal this season. In fact, only Swansea and Wigan – both pre-season favourites to be relegation fodder – have scored fewer than the 18 strikes the Toffees have registered so far.
On countless occasions Everton have dominated games, carved open opponents, sent in lavish …