Video + Analysis: Dele Alli Was Sloppy But Improving Against Fulham

Shot assist/key pass [pictures c/o RMC]

The own goal cannot be derided, they all count, and more to the point, they all come from pressure. I can’t recall a professional game where a player deliberately put the ball in his own net.

Beyond that action, Dele’s overall game was only ‘alright’. The broad brush ‘total successful actions’ ratio was too small. 47%, when even his mean average is 58.7%. Too many black crosses. So that’s sloppy.

Passing accuracy was in the right range at 83%, and offensive duels at 67% are both very pleasing to see.

Is Dele back? The jury is well and truly out.

The goal [pictures c/o RMC]