Postecoglou’s team was 3-0 down at halftime, and if Arsenal had gone for the kill instead of making unnecessary mistakes, the scoreline could have been much worse.
Tottenham, on the other hand, deserve credit for pushing for it in the second half; if it had been the old Arsenal, Mikel Arteta‘s side would have definitely conceded another goal.
However, the Gunners are one of Europe’s finest teams right now, and Tottenham’s mistakes in the first half sank the game.
Spurs had the option of starting Ben Davies or Emerson Royal at left back, and Ange Postecoglou chose the Welshman.
Many people pointed out before the game that Bukayo Saka could pose all sorts of difficulties for Davies, and they were correct.
The Arsenal player scored a fantastic goal to double his team’s lead in the first half, but everyone would agree that Davies should have done much better.
When it came to the goal, Tottenham fan and pundit Jamie O’Hara
was unhappy with Davies’ defence.
He claims that everyone, including Davies, understood what Saka was going to do as he entered the area, but his error allowed the Englishman to easily reach the bottom corner.
On talkSPORT last night, O’Hara said: “We’re 2-0 down, Ben Davies should not be playing left-back but has to, he’s not good enough.” We have to get rid.
“Show Saka to his right, away from the goal. You let him come in and simply put one in the bottom corner. You know what he’ll do. “You know he’ll do that.”
Ange Postecoglou might make the unsurprising Ben Davies choice soon.
Tottenham’s recruitment has been extremely good in the recent year or two.
Over the last two seasons, the North Londoners have signed Micky van de Ven, James Maddison, and Destiny Udogie, all of whom have proven to be successful.
Tottenham are anticipated to bolster their defence again this summer, with a player who can play both on the left side of central defence and at left-back being a top priority.
If Spurs sign a player like that, Ben Davies’ career at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium will certainly come to an end.
The £80,000-a-week (Spotrac) Wales international has been an excellent servant for the club, but he is no longer at the top of the pecking order, and leaving would be the best option for all parties.
We expect Ange Postecoglou to sell Davies during the upcoming summer transfer window. Leeds United are reportedly interested in signing him.
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