For so many years, it was Harry Kane and Son Heung-min who were the heart of the Tottenham attack.Â
Between the Januarys of 2019 and 2024 Spurs didn’t win a Premier League game without at least one of them in the side. It couldn’t go on forever.
Ange Postecoglou managed without the departed Kane last season and this term we’re seeing a further shift. Son remains a top player but he’s 32 and has a hamstring injury. The torch is being passed to Tottenham’s exciting new guard.
Brennan Johnson is 23 and is showing he can be the man for a big occasion in any competition. Dominic Solanke is the new leader of the attack. Dejan Kulusevski is more creative than ever and James Maddison is getting back to his best.Â
Old lights fade eventually but Spurs’ new stars are burning bright.
The torch is being passed to Tottenham’s exciting new attacking guard by Ange PostecoglouÂ
There was a long period when Spurs could not win without Son Heung-min or Harry KaneÂ
No chance, SonÂ
Son is attempting just 1.4Â shots per game, his lowest since joining Spurs.
A man on fire  Â
Ange no longer needs to rely on the old timers.Â
Brennan Johnson has now scored in each of his last five Tottenham games — they have been the winning strike in each of them
Kulu holds the key
The key to Spurs’ attack is Dejan Kulusevski. Just a goal and an assist so far but his creativity has been crucial.Â
Only one player created more chances over the first six weeks while he and Cole Palmer had the most from open play (15).
9 – Kulusevski’s nine chances created against United was the joint-most by a Spurs player in the PL on-record (since 2003-04) with Christian Eriksen the only other to do so.Â
Solanke leading the line Â
Dominic Solanke has been the perfect focal point for the Spurs attack.Â
Since his return from injury, no one in the PL boasted a higher Expected Goals (xG) before this weekend’s games.