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Football Weekly Spurs stun Manchester City again and crisis already at West Ham? – Football Weekly
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Aug 25, 2025 
In this discussion, Dan Bardell, a football journalist and commentator, along with Nedum Onuoha, a former professional footballer and sports pundit, and Sam Dalling, another football commentator, break down Tottenham's stunning victory over Manchester City. They analyze Spurs' tactical brilliance and midfield improvement. The conversation shifts to West Ham's crisis, examining their defensive woes and potential relegation. The trio also touches on Arsenal's impressive start and the mounting tensions at Nottingham Forest, enriching the dialogue with insights on current team dynamics.
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Spurs' Cohesive Pressing Transforms Results
- Tottenham under Thomas Frank started the season with high energy, pressing and two clean sheets away at top teams.
- Their midfield solidity from Bentancur and Pape Sarr and cohesive team pressing explain early strong results.
Execution Over Dogma In Goal Distribution
- Playing out from the back is intent-dependent; execution matters more than ideology when risks are high.
- Young keeper James Trafford will improve with experience but errors are costly at elite clubs.
Trafford's Unconventional Development Path
- Sam Dalling recounted Trafford's resilience and late development through loans and setbacks.
- Trafford spent summers improving distribution with a non-league coach, showing humility and work ethic.