Newcastle United Hit Troubled Tottenham Hotspur For Six To Shatter Their Top Four Bid.
Tottenham chances of qualifying for the Champions League were dealt a crushing blow on Sunday. They lost five goals in the first 21 minutes of a dismal 6-1 defeat against top-four rivals Newcastle.
An avalanche of goals from Jacob Murphy and Alexander Isak, both of whom scored twice. As well as efforts from Joelinton and Callum Wilson, crushed Cristian Stellini’s side. Harry Kane’s response was scant consolation for Tottenham. Who are out of the Premier League’s top four after a second consecutive defeat.
The north Londoners behind third-placed Newcastle and fourth-placed Manchester United by six points. Despite having played two more games than United and one more than Newcastle.
Tottenham host Manchester United on Thursday, and a defeat against Erik ten Hag’s men would effectively kill their slim chances of salvaging their disastrous season.
“It was my responsibility to determine how we would play.” We opted to go with a back four because of the injuries, but it was the incorrect decision.” interim manager Stellini said of the switch.
“It’s difficult to comprehend why the opening 25 minutes were so horrible. We were not prepared to play such a difficult game. Suffering, controlling space, and winning duels.”
Tottenham have no permanent manager lined up for next season and no director of football following the resignation of Fabio Paratici on Friday.
After losing his appeal against a 30-month global FIFA penalty for his role in suspicions of dishonest accounting at his former club Juventus, Paratici resigned.
Tottenham Quest For Trophies Continue
Tottenham’s biggest defeat of the season was a new low for a club already in upheaval with Antonio Conte’s “mutual consent” exit in March after only 16 months in charge.
Conte revealed the schisms behind the scenes at Tottenham. When he labelled the players “selfish” and slammed the club’s culture in an emotional outburst following their 0-0 draw with lowly Southampton.
Tottenham haven’t won a major trophy since 2008. And their latest failure may enhance the likelihood of England striker Harry Kane requesting to depart in the summer.
Fans are also dissatisfied with chairman Daniel Levy. Who has appointed a string of ineffective managers since firing the popular Mauricio Pochettino in 2019.
Tottenham captain Lloris apologised to fans. Acknowledging the performance had been “embarrassing,” and accused his teammates of lacking “pride.”
In contrast to Tottenham struggles, Newcastle are riding the crest of a wave that should carry them into the Champions League for the first time since 2003, when they were eliminated in the qualifying rounds.