Xavi Simons has just ended the debate from the summer as to who is better between him and Eberechi Eze after his display in Tottenham’s draw against Man City.
Simons was outstanding for Tottenham as he played a key role in helping drag Thomas Frank’s team back into the game.
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The Dutch international produced a wonderful outside-of-the-boot assist for Dominic Solanke’s first goal to cap off a solid showing.
Over recent weeks, the midfielder has been showing flashes of brilliance, but against City, especially in the second half, he fully burst into life.
Xavi Simons ends Eberechi Eze debate during Tottenham vs Man City
Xavi Simons has just ended all debates between him and Eberechi Eze following his superb performance during Tottenham Hotspur’s draw against Man City.
Solanke was named the Premier League Man of the Match, but there is a strong case to be made that it should have been Simons instead.
The 22-year-old had the most touches, won the most duels, had the most shots, completed the most take-ons, created the most chances and won the most fouls.
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In the first 45 minutes, Frank’s team looked devoid of ideas, with Simons being the player trying to make things happen. His efforts were richly rewarded in the second half.
Last summer, Spurs moved for Simons after missing out on Eze to Arsenal, which at the time looked like a substantial blow.
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But given the trajectory of both players, the Spurs midfielder is quickly proving himself to be the superior signing.
Eze has played just 64 minutes of Premier League football across Arsenal’s last eight matches and has completely lost his spot in Mikel Arteta’s team.
Spurs have a young, cheaper and better player in Simons, and the debate between the two from the summer can now be put to bed.
Jamie Redknapp calls Xavi Simons ‘fantastic’
Jamie Redknapp believes that Simons had a ‘fantastic’ game against City and highlighted several other Spurs players.
Speaking after the match, Redknapp told Sky Sports: “Xavi Simons was fantastic. Dragusin and Palhinha ended up as the Spurs centre-backs.
“Gallagher was fantastic in midfield. Pape Sarr gave them energy. Then it showed you how much they’ve missed Solanke. He showed his quality.
“Spurs have been battered by everybody. They showed tremendous character today and we don’t say that very often. The second half was completely different.”