Tottenham continued their promising start to the season with a 2-1 win over Leeds United on Saturday lunchtime.
The Lilywhites had seen their Premier League campaign falter somewhat with back-to-back league draws in recent weeks, but they were able to return to winning ways in West Yorkshire.
Mathys Tel scored his first goal of the season for Tottenham in the first half, before Mohammed Kudus’ second-half strike secured the points, after Noah Okafor had levelled for the hosts.
Thomas Frank’s men produced another resolute display at Elland Road, and it was an excellent team display to come away with the victory.
Jermain Defoe hails ‘unique’ Mohammed Kudus after Tottenham display
Kudus has had a big impact at Tottenham already in the opening few games since his move from West Ham, and he was the difference between the two sides on Saturday.
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The Ghana international provided the assist for Tel’s opener, before he produced a clinical finish in the 57th minute to notch his first Spurs goal.
The 25-year-old has already caught the eye this season with his direct running and his ability to make things happen, and he was a standout performer for his team again this weekend.
He already has five goal contributions from the opening seven games, the highest tally of anyone in the Lilywhites’ squad.
However, for all of his ability going forward, ex-Spurs striker Jermain Defoe chose to praise the winger for his work without the ball and the all-round package that he provides.
“We speak about what he does for the team going forward, but it’s also about what he does for the team going back,” the 42-year-old said.
“He’s a unique footballer. He’s strong, and he never loses the ball. You can trust him when he lands on it, and he does the work back, which is so important.
“And then when he gets it in the final third, you always fancy him to create or score a goal.”
Mohammed Kudus has been an inspired buy for Spurs
Kudus already looks like one of Tottenham’s best pieces of business from the summer, as it’s fair to say that he has hit the ground running in a Spurs shirt.
The £55million that they paid for his services is already being made to look like a bargain, as he is consistently among the team’s strongest performers.
The level took a noticeable step up when he was introduced from the bench in the draw at Bodo/Glimt in midweek, and he is surely one of the first names on the team sheet moving forward.
Kudus appears to be relishing the responsibility that he is getting at the moment, and he is certainly repaying the faith that his manager has shown in him.