The Opta Supercomputer, which has predicted how the Premier League table will finish, delivered a damning verdict on Tottenham Hotspur before the season began, but this has changed after their decisive victory over Burnley.
The Premier League became a living nightmare for Tottenham Hotspur last season. Spurs not only finished 17th, but suffered a shocking 22 defeats, which is double the number of matches Ange Postecoglou’s side won.
With this in mind, the Opta Supercomputer predicted Spurs to finish 14th, before the season got underway. Tottenham were tipped to record only 47.92 points, which is only around 10 more than last season.
Postecoglou began to prioritise the Europa League as Tottenham’s hopes for any success in the league dwindled. However, his success in Europe did not save him from facing the sack, so it is likely Frank will give the English top flight his full attention.
Opta Supercomputer places Tottenham higher after Burnley victory
Despite an initial pessimistic prediction, the Supercomputer has already placed Tottenham’s predicted finish three places higher, after Saturday’s 3-0 win saw them end the weekend in third.
The Supercomputer did expect Spurs to defeat Burnley and predicted that Thomas Frank and his team would sit in fourth after their opening fixture. However, the picture painted by the Supercomputer is still a bleak one, as Spurs are deemed more likely to be relegated than to qualify for the Champions League.
Their points tally has been raised to 50.08, but this would still not be enough for a top-half finish, with Bournemouth narrowly in front. The Cherries got off to a losing start, but in fairness, Liverpool away is one of the most difficult league fixtures.
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Tottenham have completed five summer signings, including the Joao Paulinha loan move. However, most would agree that if no more business was to take place, it would be an underwhelming transfer window.
Daniel Levy, aided by Fabio Paratici, has the chance to change this for the better. Currently, Tottenham are likely to sign Eberechi Eze and bringing him to the club could have a direct impact on their overall finish, especially with the injuries suffered in attacking midfield.
However, Manchester City have closed the door on Savinho joining Tottenham. This came as disappointing news, but there is still time to find a viable alternative. Whatever the case, the Spurs board must do everything in their power to strengthen the Tottenham first-team squad and provide Frank with the tools he needs to have a strong league campaign.