With a significant win over Spurs (2:1) on the Sunday’s match, Newcastle United climbed into the top 4 of the PL (Premier League) and inflicted further setback to Tottenham’s title hopes.
Tottenham’s failures in the Premier League
Newcastle, who has still just lost once during the current season, scored goals from both Almiron and Callum Wilson.
Despite participating in one more game than the league-leading Gunners, Conte’s club still trails them by 5 points despite Kane’s goal for Spurs.
After Spurs was outscored in the match against the Red Devils on 19th of October, this was the first occasion since 1961 that Conte denied the notion that Spurs would challenge for the PL trophy.
Howe’s squad will pose a significant threat to the current top 4 competitors Blues (Chelsea) and Man Utd since the PIF-owned English club has the potential to bolster its roster during the winter transfer window.
Son Heung-min’s opportunity to score Tottenham’s first goal came early in this game once the South Korean failed to gain enough grip on an intended chip over British goalie Nick Pope.
Lloris – the hero/loser of the match
Conte’s team would’ve suffered a humiliating defeat in Manchester during the week if it weren’t for the efforts of Spurs’ keeper Hugo Lloris.
However, both of Newcastle’s goals prior to halftime might be attributed to the France captain. Lloris bumped with Wilson while angered that the first goal was upheld.
Wilson whirled as Lloris hit the floor and expertly plucked the ball into an empty net. Following a VAR inspection, there wasn’t a foul called.
The visitors increased their advantage 5 minutes before the half of the game when Almiron dribbled through the Spurs’ defense and slid the ball past Lloris, who could have done more to stop the player’s attempt.
During the 2nd half, Spurs appeared to be lacking in inspiration as Newcastle confidently moved the ball around while playing in torrential rain.
Though, Lenglet’s header from Son’s corner-kick into Kane’s path for his eleventh score of the year gave the home team a chance to get back into the match.
Newcastle has the finest defensive performance in the PL, and they proved it by defending well in the final 30 minutes to snap Tottenham’s streak of 10 straight victories at home.
