With a commanding victory over Fulham, Tottenham Hotspur, also referred to as Spurs, have topped the English Premier League table.
This comes on the heels of their 2-0 victory over Fulham on Monday.
Son Heung-min and James Maddison, who have been crucial to Spurs’ remarkable season, scored the goals.
They have won seven games and drawn two, for a total of 23 points from nine games.
They now have more points than Arsenal and Manchester City combined, who are currently behind with 21 each.
There were a lot of fervent fans present at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium for the game. Long after the final whistle, the fans could be seen yelling the manager of their side, Ange Postecoglou, into the sky over north London.
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Postecoglou voiced his displeasure with the team’s play in the second half of the game, despite the team winning.
It was the “worst 45 minutes we’ve had with the ball” this season, according to him. He did admit, though, that his team showed incredible fortitude to win when the chips were down.
Spurs have strengthened their reputation as legitimate title contenders in addition to securing their place atop the league with this win.
Both supporters and analysts will be closely observing as they prepare for their upcoming game on Friday against Crystal Palace to see whether they can extend their winning streak and go closer to the championship.
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