"I think that says it all" - Sky Sports reporter drops big Antonio Conte and Tottenham claim
Tottenham are currently in the best shape they’ve been since Antonio Conte arrived, according to Sky Sports reporter Michael Bridge.
Conte’s side finally ended their frustrating recent win-loss-win-loss run by beating West Ham on Sunday to stay in touch with Arsenal in the chase for the top four.
With the Gunners beating Aston Villa on Saturday, Spurs knew that the visit of their London rivals was a must-win game if they are serious about playing Champions League football next season.
But Tottenham showed little sign of nerves as they took full advantage of a Hammers side that had played extra-time in an exhausting Europa League last 16 tie with Sevilla less than 72 hours earlier.
Conte’s men flew out of the blocks and raced into a 2-0 lead inside the first 24 minutes opening as Harry Kane crossed for Kurt Zouma to turn into his own net, before the England captain’s exquisite pass allowed Heung Min Son to fire into the far corner, once more via the aid of Zouma’s foot.
Said Benrahma did reply for West Ham just before the break, and while Tottenham dominated the majority of the second period, they didn’t put the result beyond doubt until two minutes from time when Kane flicked on for Son to hammer home.
As a result, Conte’s men secured consecutive Premier League victories for the first time since December and have now scored the most goals in the top-flight since the beginning of February (21).
With three clean sheets during that period, too, Bridge believes that Tottenham are finally heading in the right direction under the Italian.
Asked whether this is the best shape they’ve been in under Conte, he told GIVEMESPORT: “Definitely. He’s kept the same team three games in a row. I think that says it all, although there’s