Aston Villa 3-7 Tottenham: Martin is still unhappy with Tottenham’s ‘cruel’ hosts.

Before becoming Tottenham coach in July last year, he was in charge of the Norwegian team SK Brann.

In his first nine matches, he recorded seven wins to help Brann finish fourth in the table.

He also made history in the Champions League, leading them to victory in all four of their qualifying matches to become the first Norwegian team to reach the group stage.

His Scandinavian connections are now beginning to pay dividends at Tottenham, with five from that region playing a role at Villa Park.

“We were talking about having a more aggressive edge with the ball in front of goal because we are creating chances,” Hu said afterwards.

“We made 27 shots, which is a lot. We probably could have made five or six more shots.” [goals] “With the chances we created, but when you score that many goals, it shows belief in the team and confidence in the group.”

Norwegian duo Blakstad and Jobsit each scored two goals and provided an assist, while compatriot Tandberg came off the bench to score twice. Danish winger Olivia Holdt also scored a goal and made an assist.

20-year-old Gaubst joined Tottenham in January from Brann, while Blakstad, 24, signed from Hammarby four days later.

As for Tandberg, 21, and Holt, 24, they arrived last summer and have also been instrumental in the team’s efforts this season.

Tandberg is the team’s top scorer in the league with six goals and two assists, with Holdt trailing him by just one goal, but he has provided three assists.

Exciting attacking options have given fifth-placed Tottenham hope of pushing for a Champions League place as they join Arsenal on 29 points – five points behind second-placed Manchester United, while Chelsea are third.

Even if they missed the opportunity, there was a radical improvement under Hu.

After finishing second from bottom with 20 points last season, they are nine points ahead this time around with six games remaining.