Tottenham Hotspur 0-0 Liverpool - 5 Talking Points

Jurgen Klopp made a stable start to his new reign at Liverpool with a hard fought 0-0 draw against a resilient Spurs side which is unbeaten since opening day. Some fantastic saves from Simon Mignolet and some wayward finishing from the Spurs frontline made the high energy game a drab draw.Neither side could make the difference although there were some decent chances at both ends. Arguably, Spurs had the better chances of the two but couldn’t finish them off. It’s not the best result for Klopp who took charge of Liverpool for the first time in the Premier League but a point is better than none for Liverpool as the other competitors at the top of the league all got 3 points.Here are the five talking points from the game at the Lane.

#1 Spurs\' unbeaten run continues

Spurs have shown sturdy resilience post their opening day defeat against Manchester United at Old Trafford. The unbeaten run which stretches almost two months is commendable especially when it consists of a 4-1 demolition of high-flying Manchester City side.

After a slow start, Spurs failed to kick into the top gear as they failed to punish a sub-standard Liverpool side. But this has been the story for Spurs this season. They are either great or pedestrian. But they are yet to pay massively for their sloppiness as they somehow dig their heels in when it matters.

The unbeaten run is due to the solid defensive organization which has been implemented by Mauricio Pochettino. Solidity among the back 4 is complemented by the hard work of defensive enforcers in midfield, Eric Dier in particular.

Spurs’ defensive form is title winning but the real reason for their mid table placing are their shortcomings in the attacking third. Harry Kane’s slump in form and overdependence on Christian Eriksen are the major points of concern.

If at all Spurs wish to break inside the top 4 at the end of the season, they need to fire on all cylinders up front to complement their sturdy defense. Or else it is going to be the same old story for the Lilywhites come May.