The game saw Tottenham concede five goals in the first 21 minutes, making it the second-fastest a team has achieved this feat in Premier League history.
The defeat was met with strong criticism from pundits and former players
Tottenham Hotspur suffered a humiliating 6-1 defeat against Newcastle United in their Premier League fixture at St James’ Park. The game saw Tottenham concede five goals in the first 21 minutes, making it the second-fastest a team has achieved this feat in Premier League history. The home side took the lead just two minutes into the match, courtesy of a goal from Jacob Murphy. Joelinton added another goal in the eighth minute before Murphy doubled his tally, and Alexander Isak scored twice to make it 5-0 in just 21 minutes. The defeat was met with strong criticism from pundits and former players, including Jamie Carragher and Kieron Dyer, who lambasted Tottenham’s performance. Carragher labelled Tottenham “disgraceful,” while Dyer expressed disbelief at the scoreline.
The Spurs captain Hugo Lloris was apologetic after the match
Former Tottenham defender Danny Rose, who was watching the match as a pundit, admitted that he was struggling to comprehend the result and even joked that he was unemployed, which highlighted the extent of Tottenham’s performance. Tottenham’s defeat comes just a week after they lost at home to Bournemouth and has increased the pressure on the team’s coach and players. They are now six points behind the Champions League places, having played a game more than Newcastle. Tottenham captain Hugo Lloris was apologetic after the match, describing the defeat as “very embarrassing” and apologising to the club’s fans. Lloris emphasised that Tottenham did not show a great face during the game and were late in all aspects of the game. Lloris pointed out that Newcastle was more aggressive, dynamic, and knew exactly what to do with the ball and without it.
The club is slipping down the Premier League table and struggling to find a form
Tottenham’s coach, Cristian Stellini, took responsibility for the team’s performance and admitted that the team was not prepared enough for an important match. He acknowledged that his decision to change the system was wrong and that the team failed to bounce back. The defeat highlights the challenges that Tottenham face this season, with the club slipping down the Premier League table and struggling to find form. Tottenham’s problems have been compounded by injuries, with several key players missing from the squad.
The team must now regroup and find a way to bounce back from the defeat, with two difficult fixtures coming up in the next week. Tottenham’s players and coaching staff must take responsibility for their performance and work together to find a solution to their problems. The team’s fans will be hoping for a better showing in their next match and a renewed sense of confidence and belief in the team’s ability to compete at the highest level.