Tottenham are having another wonderful season.

This time last year, very few would have anticipated the campaign they embarked on. They pushed Leicester City close for the Premier League title but ultimately fell short in their pursuit.

Somehow, they managed to sour one of their best seasons in the Premier League by surrendering second place to arch rivals Arsenal on the last day of the season, courtesy of a 5-1 drubbing at the hands of already relegated Newcastle.

People have underestimated Spurs again this season, suggesting the big clubs would come back bigger and stronger, and whilst they have, it hasn't disturbed Spurs' momentum.

While the champions Leicester are still adjusting to being champions, Spurs have continued their upward rise and are still unbeaten after eight Premier League matches.

They cut it close last weekend against Tony Pulis' West Brom as they required an 89th minute Dele Alli equaliser to save the day and rescue a point.

Nevertheless, they sit one point off Manchester City and Arsenal, who lead the way in the Premier League with 19 points.

These stats give even more proof to the notion that Spurs are not to be under-estimated anymore. They are genuine title contenders, if not favourites.

Most shots per game in the Premier League

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Despite all the talk regarding Guardiola's delightfully silky Manchester City side and Jurgen Klopp's energetic, blitzing Liverpool team, the one with the most shots on goal in the Premier League ths season is Mauricio Pochettino's Lillywhites.

According to Whoscored, Spurs have had the most shots on goal per game, narrowly more than the Saints and Liverpool. Whilst that doesn't necessarily mean you're going to win every game, it sure helps you on your way.

As they say, if you don't buy a ticket, you can't win the raffle.

Best record for accurate long balls in the division

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Not only are Spurs top of the table in terms of shots on goal, they also have the best record for accurate long balls in the division.

Now, this could be taken as just another aimless stat that in the scheme of things, doesn't mean very much.

However, it's not even a close contest. Tottenham top the charts according to Whoscored with 43.5 accurate long balls per game - whilst Chelsea are second with 37.

That's quite a gap and when you consider the ability of Toby Alderweireld and Jan Vertonghan with the ball at their feet, it does make sense.

You only have to see this goal from last season to understand.

Third-best for saves made in the penalty area

Hugo Lloris

Also crucial to any title winning side is a brilliant goalkeeper and in Huge Lloris, Tottenham have one.

Lloris was reportedly close to leaving Tottenham if it wasn't for Pochettino's intervention and Spurs' impressive season last time out.

Now he's hoping he can guide his side to an incredible title victory and the stats look good in his favour.

According to Whoscored, in terms of shots saved in the penalty area, Spurs come third behind Burnley and West Ham - who do tend to have more saves to make than Lloris does.

This shows that with Lloris in net, the few chances a team might create in the Spurs box are still likely to be kept out by the Frenchman.

If you support any of the other title challengers, be wary of Spurs.