Conte’s Spurs have got their identity back
Star sports editor BELLA KATZ assesses the team and the managers’ collective intentions to push for top four ahead of their trip to Villa Park this weekend

THE South stand of Tottenham Hotspur Stadium echoed with chants of “Antoniooooo, Antoniooooo” last weekend during their game with Eddie Howe’s Newcastle, who found themselves to be the victims of a 5-1 thrashing at the end of 90 minutes.
Spurs boss Antonio Conte shed light on the noticeable recent change in his side in the matchday programme, stating: “I have spoken about a strong team being a stable team and we are beginning to see that now.”
Earlier in the season, Spurs’ inconsistent form was a main talking point surrounding the club, but more recently, they have emerged with a strong identity on the pitch led by one of the best front threes in the league.
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