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Graham Roberts was so impressed by two Tottenham players vs Leeds, they were brilliant

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Tottenham Hotspur picked up three points against Leeds United, and Graham Roberts was impressed with two players in particular.

Mathys Tel opened the scoring for Tottenham, and while Noah Okafor equalised for the hosts, Mohammed Kudus won Spurs the game with his first goal for the club.

The victory wrapped up this football period positively for Spurs, heading into the upcoming international break, ensuring the squad will return with confidence.

Tottenham’s strong squad effort ensured their fourth win of the season, and Roberts had two players in mind for praise afterwards.

Thomas Frank arrives for a Premier League clash between Leeds United and Tottenham Hotspur
Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images

Graham Roberts was impressed by Mohammed Kudus and Xavi Simons

Tottenham have made an impressive start to life under Frank, with 14 points gained from their first seven Premier League matches.

Leeds United pushed Spurs at Elland Road, especially as Dominic Calvert-Lewin had a chance to equalise in the second half.

Match StatsLeeds UnitedTottenham Hotspur
Shots169
Shots on target43
Possession57%43%
Passes478374

However, Tottenham legend Roberts admitted he was impressed by what he saw from Kudus and Xavi Simons in his post-match analysis.

Both men made a significant impact in Tottenham’s win, and gave Spurs fans a glimpse at how attack-minded the squad can be throughout this season.

Mohammed Kudus and Xavi Simons both made an impact against Leeds United

Kudus and Simons’ performances were brilliant, with the two fast-paced attackers showcasing their capabilities.

Kudus now has five goal contributions for Spurs in the Premier League this season, as he adjusts to life at the Lilywhites.

Match StatsSimonsKudus
Total Shots03
Accurate Passes18/20 (90%)22/25 (88%)
Touches3351
Successful Dribbles2/4 (50%)6/6 (100%)
Xavi Simons and Mohammed Kudus’ match stats vs. Leeds – via FotMob

The former West Ham United winger was given the Player of the Match award for his performance, as he continues to showcase that last season was just a personal blip for him.

Meanwhile, Simons has easily adapted to the Premier League, as he continues to provide moments of magic for Frank.