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Tottenham v Arsenal: 5 things to learn from Spurs easy win

By Rucker Haringey

LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 30: Dele Alli of Tottenham Hotspur celebrates scoring his sides first goal with his Tottenham Hotspur team mates during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal at White Hart Lane on April 30, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 30: Dele Alli of Tottenham Hotspur celebrates scoring his sides first goal with his Tottenham Hotspur team mates during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal at White Hart Lane on April 30, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images) /
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BURNLEY, ENGLAND – APRIL 01: Victor Wanyama of Tottenham Hotspur walks off injured during the Premier League match between Burnley and Tottenham Hotspur at Turf Moor on April 1, 2017 in Burnley, England. (Photo by Robbie Jay Barratt – AMA/Getty Images)
BURNLEY, ENGLAND – APRIL 01: Victor Wanyama of Tottenham Hotspur walks off injured during the Premier League match between Burnley and Tottenham Hotspur at Turf Moor on April 1, 2017 in Burnley, England. (Photo by Robbie Jay Barratt – AMA/Getty Images) /

5. Victor Wanyama is the summer’s best signing

Spurs fans were pretty nonplussed when Wanyama was brought in from Southampton. Sure, he seemed like a decent enough player, but many fans wondered whether or not another midfield addition was really required.

It’s pretty obvious in retrospect that Pochettino knew best. He understand how fragile his club could be in the middle of the pitch. In particular, Moussa Dembele’s propensity to pick up a knock meant another midfield tank was necessary.

All Wanyama did against Arsenal was build on the excellent season he’s produced for Spurs. He was everywhere on the pitch. The physical Kenyan destroyer thoroughly dominated the middle of the pitch. He even found time to bomb forward in the attack on several occasions as if he were playing as a number ten.

There were certainly flashier summer purchases throughout the Premier League, but it’s impossible to top the value Wanyama has brought to Spurs. If you don’t believe me, just contrast his purchase price to that of Granit Xhaka’s.

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