Tottenham Hotspur's Premier League woes deepened with a 2-1 home defeat to Newcastle United, extending their winless streak at home to six matches. Ange Postecoglou's side, plagued by injuries and poor form, now sits 11th in the league, while Newcastle's fifth consecutive victory bolsters their Champions League ambitions.
The game began brightly for Spurs, who capitalized on early momentum to take the lead in the fourth minute. Pedro Porro delivered a precise cross into the box, where Dominic Solanke executed a stunning diving header past Martin Dúbravka to delight the home crowd. However, Newcastle responded swiftly. Anthony Gordon, in sensational form, leveled the score in the 10th minute with a precise angled strike, exploiting Tottenham's defensive frailties. VAR reviewed a potential handball in the build-up but upheld the goal.
Newcastle continued to threaten, and Brandon Austin, making his Premier League debut for Spurs, was tested repeatedly. He made an impressive save to deny Gordon's second effort but was beaten again in the 29th minute. Alexander Isak extended his scoring streak to seven league games, converting Jacob Murphy's deflected cross to complete a first-half turnaround for the visitors.
Tottenham pushed hard in the second half to find an equalizer. Brennan Johnson came agonizingly close when his strike rebounded off the post after a save from Dúbravka. James Maddison also narrowly missed the target with a curling effort. Despite sustained pressure, Spurs failed to break down a resolute Newcastle defense, with late chances from Johnson and Sergio Reguilón going unconverted.
The result leaves Tottenham with just one win in their last eight league matches, amplifying scrutiny on Postecoglou's management. Conversely, Newcastle climbed to third place, sitting level on points with Chelsea and further enhancing their credentials as a top-four contender.
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