{"id":1501939,"date":"2026-10-12T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-10-12T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?post_type=features&#038;p=1501939"},"modified":"2026-10-12T09:02:39","modified_gmt":"2026-10-12T08:02:39","slug":"savio-tottenham-hotspur-manchester-united-premier-league","status":"publish","type":"features","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/features\/savio-tottenham-hotspur-manchester-united-premier-league\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Tottenham&#8217;s \u00a385m Savio signing is already proving its worth"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>On another day, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/stats\/clubs\/tottenham-hotspur\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tottenham Hotspur<\/a> would have left <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/stats\/clubs\/manchester-united\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Manchester United<\/a> with all the spoils.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s been the story of Spurs\u2019 season so far, sadly. The north London side dominated the opening exchanges at Old Trafford. Just as they did against <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/stats\/clubs\/aston-villa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Aston Villa<\/a> before the international break. Yet they have just one point to show for their efforts, and that courtesy of a late <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/stats\/players\/dominic-solanke\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dominic Solanke<\/a> equaliser on Saturday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/squawka-preferred-sources-google-banner.webp\" alt=\"Add Squawka to your preferred sources on Google\" class=\"wp-image-1500527\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/squawka-preferred-sources-google-banner.webp 1500w, https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/squawka-preferred-sources-google-banner-300x100.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/squawka-preferred-sources-google-banner-1024x341.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/squawka-preferred-sources-google-banner-768x256.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/squawka-preferred-sources-google-banner-400x133.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/squawka-preferred-sources-google-banner-600x200.webp 600w, https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/squawka-preferred-sources-google-banner-180x60.webp 180w, https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/squawka-preferred-sources-google-banner-150x50.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/squawka-preferred-sources-google-banner-222x74.webp 222w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They managed 1.56 Expected Goals against United over the weekend compared to United\u2019s 0.77. It was a similar case against Villa as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/stats\/players\/roberto-de-zerbi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Roberto De Zerbi<\/a>\u2019s men managed 1.22 xG to the Villans\u2019 1.17.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-table-of-contents yoast-table-of-contents\"><h2>In this article, we&#8217;ll cover:<\/h2><ul><li><a href=\"#h-savio-s-role-vs-man-utd\" data-level=\"3\">Savio&#8217;s role vs Man Utd<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-attacking-style-suits-de-zerbi-s-approach\" data-level=\"3\">Attacking style suits De Zerbi&#8217;s approach<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-spurs-bright-spark-down-the-flanks\" data-level=\"3\">Spurs&#8217; bright spark down the flanks<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Spurs\u2019 issue this season has been hitting the back of the net. Saturday was their season in a microcosm. Solanke had two decent chances, while <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/stats\/players\/mohammed-kudus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mohammed Kudus<\/a> fired an effort just wide before United took the initiative through <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/stats\/players\/bryan-mbeumo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bryan Mbeumo<\/a>\u2019s 73rd-minute opener.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That Spurs looked as threatening as they did was again largely in part to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/us\/stats\/players\/savinho\/\">Sav<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/us\/stats\/players\/savinho\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">i<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/us\/stats\/players\/savinho\/\">o\u2019s<\/a> impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-savio-s-role-vs-man-utd\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Savio&#8217;s role vs Man Utd<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The capital outfit completed the signing of Savio over the summer. It marked the culmination of a 12-month hunt for the Brazilian, who had fallen out of favour at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/stats\/clubs\/manchester-city\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Manchester City<\/a>. His constant &#8216;Twerking for Tottenham&#8217; across social media finally reaped the rewards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And while Spurs are fluffing their lines &#8211; only next week&#8217;s opponents Coventry (1) have scored fewer goals (3) this season &#8211; Savio is doing everything in his power to carve opponents apart.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/10\/11133746\/player_-pitch-5-stats-no-rank-3-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Savio&apos;s Tottenham Hotspur stats vs Manchester United\" class=\"wp-image-1501940\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/10\/11133746\/player_-pitch-5-stats-no-rank-3-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/10\/11133746\/player_-pitch-5-stats-no-rank-3-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/10\/11133746\/player_-pitch-5-stats-no-rank-3-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/10\/11133746\/player_-pitch-5-stats-no-rank-3-1229x1536.jpg 1229w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/10\/11133746\/player_-pitch-5-stats-no-rank-3-214x267.jpg 214w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/10\/11133746\/player_-pitch-5-stats-no-rank-3-160x200.jpg 160w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/10\/11133746\/player_-pitch-5-stats-no-rank-3-48x60.jpg 48w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/10\/11133746\/player_-pitch-5-stats-no-rank-3-120x150.jpg 120w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/10\/11133746\/player_-pitch-5-stats-no-rank-3-59x74.jpg 59w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/10\/11133746\/player_-pitch-5-stats-no-rank-3.jpg 1620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Against United, no Spurs player created more chances than Savio (2). He completed more take ons (5) than any other player in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/features\/post-match-analysis-man-utd-vs-tottenham-10-10-26\/\">Saturday\u2019s <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/features\/post-match-analysis-man-utd-vs-tottenham-10-10-26\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">1<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/features\/post-match-analysis-man-utd-vs-tottenham-10-10-26\/\">-1 draw<\/a>. The 22-year-old ranks top for both metrics &#8211; 11 and 18, respectively &#8211; for De Zerbi\u2019s side in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/stats\/clubs\/england\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">England<\/a>\u2019s top tier this term.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That the latter haul ranks ninth for Spurs since the start of last season. He\u2019s bringing the key spark down the flanks that has been found wanting at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-attacking-style-suits-de-zerbi-s-approach\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Attacking style suits De Zerbi&#8217;s approach<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is crucial in De Zerbi\u2019s 4-2-3-1 setup. The Italian looks to bait the opposition press before springing forward quickly. He needs the widemen in the system to remain high and wide. The Italian also needs the forwards to thrive in one-on-one situations, which Savio does incredibly well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Combined with his versatility, he\u2019s quickly proven a valuable member of this Spurs squad. Admittedly, Savio is more effective off the left flank, and they look more threatening with Kudus down the right, that he\u2019s able to cover both wings is an added bonus for De Zerbi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Crucial, too, is the way with which Savio seeks to create for teammates. Again, a staple of the way De Zerbi demands his team to hurt opponents is to rely on cutbacks or low crosses across the box. The onus is on Savio to get on the outside of a marker, getting to the byline before pulling back for a teammate.<\/p>\n\n\n<p>bet365 &#8211; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On numerous occasions on Saturday, Savio did just this. The Kudus chance in the first half. The Solanke effort in the second. The low ball into a dangerous area that needed a last-gasp <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/stats\/players\/luke-shaw\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Luke Shaw<\/a> clearance that meant Solanke was unable to punish United. These were key moments that accentuated Savio\u2019s importance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Granted, Kudus and Solanke were unable to maximise these opportunities. However, Savio continues to get the better of opposition full-backs. In time, these chances will be tucked away by this misfiring Spurs attack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-spurs-bright-spark-down-the-flanks\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Spurs&#8217; bright spark down the flanks<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And as Savio continues to grow in confidence, this creates space in the final third for teammates. Managers are forced to commit men to minimise the winger\u2019s influence down the flank. This in itself means that the overlapping full-backs have the chance to stretch teams. Unsurprisingly, the bulk of Spurs\u2019 attacks (44%) came down the left flank at United on Saturday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many scoffed at Spurs\u2019 decision to spend up to \u00a385m to sign Savio. There is no way to put a positive spin on two goals and nine assists across two <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/stats\/competitions\/premier-league-2026-2027\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Premier League<\/a> seasons for City. The youngster is yet to directly contribute to a league goal in the 2026\/27 campaign.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, in the opening weeks of his spell in the capital, Savio is proving just why Spurs coughed up the cash to secure his services. In time, the goals and assists hauls will rise. He is, after all, doing everything he can to drag his side to a first win of the season.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3><strong>Read more:<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/bet\/football-tips\/premier-league\/\"><strong>Premier League predictions &amp; tips<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/outright-markets\/premier-league-title-odds\/\"><strong>Premier League outright odds <\/strong><\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/news\/\"><strong>Latest football news<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/bet\/betting-sites\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Best betting sites<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/bet\/betting-sites\/best-free-bet-offers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Best free bet offers<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/bet\/football-tips\/accumulator\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Football accumulator tips<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On another day, Tottenham Hotspur would have left Manchester United with all the spoils. It\u2019s been the story of Spurs\u2019 season so far, sadly. The north London side dominated the opening exchanges at Old Trafford. Just as they did against Aston Villa before the international break. Yet they have just one point to show for&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3564,"featured_media":1501941,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_yoast_wpseo_focuskw":"Tottenham","_yoast_wpseo_title":"","_yoast_wpseo_metadesc":"Tottenham\u2019s Savio shines against Man Utd, creating chances and proving his worth after an \u00a385m move despite Spurs' goal woes.","footnotes":""},"tags":[],"features-category":[],"squawka-category":[27672,27670,27686],"class_list":["post-1501939","features","type-features","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","squawka-category-player-analysis","squawka-category-premier-league","squawka-category-tottenham-hotspur"],"acf":{"external_featured_image_url":"","hide_featured_image_pattern":false},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v28.0 (Yoast SEO v28.4) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Why Tottenham&#039;s \u00a385m Savio signing is already proving its worth 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