Statistics show Tottenham have best defence in Europe so far this season

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Standard Sport10 November 2016

Tottenham may have found it tough to find the back of the net in recent weeks, but Mauricio Pochettino can at least boast the meanest defence in Europe's top five leagues this season.

Statistics released by Opta Sports reveal that of Europe's 'big five' top-flight divisions - England, Spain, France, Germany and Italy - Spurs have the best back line on the continent for the 2017/17 campaign so far.

Pochettino's side have conceded six goals in 11 games for a ratio of 0.55 - better than French champions Paris Saint-Germain (0.58) and German giants Bayern Munich (0.6).

None of Spurs' Premier League title rivals make the top 10 - which features four Bundesliga clubs - with Chelsea conceding the next fewest in the English top flight at nine.

Top 10 defences in Europe's big five leagues (2016/17)

Spurs: 0.55
PSG: 0.58
Bayern: 0.6
Villarreal: 0.64
RB Leipzig: 0.7
FC Koln: 0.7
Atletico Madrid: 0.73
Juventus: 0.75
OGC Nizza: 0.75
Eintracht Frankfurt: 0.8

The White Hart Lane club's record is all the more impressive given that goalkeeper Hugo Lloris and defenders Jan Vertonghen and Danny Rose have all missed runs of games through injury.

Tottenham remain unbeaten in the Premier League this term but despite their impressive defensive record, Pochettino's men lie five points off table toppers Liverpool.

Spurs have drawn more games (six) than they have won (five) having been frustrated in front of goal on numerous occasions, with star striker Harry Kane only just returning from a seven-week layoff due to an ankle injury.

Pochettino's side have scored 15 goals in their 11 games - fewer than Liverpool (30), Chelsea (26), Manchester City (25), Arsenal (24) and Manchester United (16) around them in the top six - and are level with Everton and Watford.

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