Lucas Moura senses Tottenham are building a formidable mentality under Antonio Conte after recording their third straight Premier League win.
Spurs leapfrogged rivals Arsenal to move fifth in the table following a commanding 3-0 victory over bottom side Norwich City.
Lucas got the ball rolling with his first league goal of the season courtesy of a thunderous 25-yard strike, while Davinson Sanchez and Son Heung-min sealed the points.
Conte became only the third Tottenham boss to win each of his opening three home Premier League games in charge – after Harry Redknapp and Ryan Mason.
Brazilian Lucas, whose goal was only his second from outside the box in the league since arriving in 2018 from Paris Saint-Germain, believes the club’s upturn in fortunes is testament to the Italian s influence.
2 Lucas Moura s strike for Tottenham was only his second goal scored from outside the penalty area, and first since his very first goal in the competition against Fulham in August 2018. Cracker.
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I m very happy that I finally managed to score my first goal in the Premier League this season, Lucas said. What a goal, what a feeling!
It s very natural for me; I tried to dribble and when I found space, I decided I was going to shoot.
I think with Tottenham, it s in my top three [goals]. I don t score many goals like Son or Harry, but I ve scored some nice goals. I m happy to help the team.
Speaking to Sky Sports News, Lucas said: It was a solid performance. I think we are building a very good mentality and just need to keep going this way. Every day, we work very hard and try to put on the pitch what Antonio asks of us.
I think our style of play is very clear; we are very aggressive with a lot of intensity and I think we are doing very well.
