Spurs summer signings prove to be potent pieces in Pochettino puzzle

South Korea international Son Heung-Min has not taken long to adapt to the English game, with his mix of pace, predatory instincts, technique and two-footed trickery. Used to the bullishness of the Bundesliga, the flexible forward has undeniably eased the goal burden off Kane, with three from five across all competitions.

While there is surely more to come from silky Son, initial showings are exciting and, though he had his poacher’s tap-in ruled offside, he superbly helped stretch City’s defence.

On the opposite flank to Son, Argentine Erik Lamela also intrigued with his forays along the right wing, notching a wonderfully taken goal and assist versus City.

Consistency has always been the South American’s issue since arriving at Spurs and, though he is hardly a fresh face, fans will be thrilled at the prospect of a more potent campaign from the former Roma star.

The aforementioned front four of Kane, Son, Eriksen and Lamela is as formidable as any top four contender on paper, though perhaps still crucially lacking depth, but has the potential and combined attributes to be devastating.

Summer striker signing Clinton N’Jie began from the bench but did grab an assist when given the nod, and the Cameroon forward certainly looked sprightly, while fellow young-gun Dele Alli’s impressive performances have appeared to make him a permanent fixture in deeper midfield.

All this has given Tottenham (18/1 to lift the Europa League) an exuberant outlook in attack, with ball-playing defenders Toby Alderweireld, Eric Dier and Jan Vertonghen also able to chip in, in stark contrast to the responsibility heaped on Kane last campaign in an often static forward line. With such versatility at Pochettino’s disposable, the platform for success seems to finally be under construction.