Tottenham took advantage of Leicester's draw on Sunday and got a bit closer to the league leaders by destroying Stoke City on Monday evening. Harry Kane and Dele Alli proved to be useful for Pocchetino's crew, as both English footballers scored a brace each to keep Tottenham's hopes of winning the title intact.
Harry Kane's performance during his second season in the EPL has proved his haters wrong. Kane has scored 46 goals in his two seasons with Spurs, and he has now officially scored more goals than Aston Villa this season. The striker has already established a Premier League record with the most goals for Tottenham in a single season, and if he can get five more, he'll establish an all-time record for the franchise, surpassing Lineker's 28 goals back in the 1991-1992 season.
But if Kane's performances is amazing, Dele Alli's shouldn't be overlooked. The 20-year old midfielder scored his tenth goal of the season today, joining an elite list of players who have scored more than ten goals for their teams before their 21st birthday. That list includes names such as Raheem Sterling and Manchester United legend Ryan Giggs. Eight of his 10 EPL goals have been scored away from White Hart Lane, proving his influence in the team.
Fans and experts shared their thoughts on Tottenham's performance today. Here are some of their comments below.
Harry Kane: 2 goals today, leads EPL with 24 goals this season, 1 more than last place Aston Villa
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) April 18, 2016
Those folk who said Harry Kane would be a one season wonder: https://t.co/SiMV0QVa0F
— Paddy Power (@paddypower) April 18, 2016
Dele Alli in the Premier League this season:
— Football__Tweet (@Football__Tweet) April 18, 2016
Goals: 10
Assists: 9
He's just 20-years old. pic.twitter.com/AsLATIGgSX
STK 0-4 TOT (82') - 4 of the last 5 Dele Alli goals with a Christian Eriksen assist
— MisterChip (English) (@MisterChiping) April 18, 2016
Since Jack Wilshere's last game, Dele Alli has:
— Football Vines (@FootballVines) April 18, 2016
Made Spurs debut
Made England debut
Beat Wilshere's PL goal tally https://t.co/qltemSE7Wc
Dele Alli was 8 months old when Shay Given made his PL debut in Dec 1996 pic.twitter.com/axy3jaazTA
— Sky Sports Statto (@SkySportsStatto) April 18, 2016
I remember saying that Tottenham lack that little bit of devil to really push up and challenge for the title. Well I think they've found it.
— Abdullah Moallim (@El_Abdullah88) April 18, 2016
Great manager
— Fouad AFC (@FouadAFC) April 18, 2016
Great keeper
Solid defense
Creative midfield
Quality striker
Tottenham are complete