Tottenham Fall Short at Home as Newcastle Secure 2-1 Victory

Tottenham Suffer Narrow Defeat Against Newcastle United

Tottenham Hotspur endured a challenging evening as they fell to a 2-1 defeat against Newcastle United in a Premier League clash today. The match extended Tottenham’s winless streak at home to over two months, leaving them 11 points adrift of European qualification spots.

Despite fielding a youthful lineup due to injuries and a sickness bug, Tottenham began positively with Dominic Solanke scoring a diving header in the fourth minute. However, Newcastle quickly responded as Anthony Gordon equalized shortly after, and Alexander Isak netted the decisive goal just before halftime.

The match was not without controversy, as Gordon’s goal followed a potential handball by Joelinton in the buildup. After a VAR review, the Premier League clarified that the goal stood, citing the handball as accidental.

Tottenham pushed hard in the second half, registering nine corners and 13 shots, but their efforts were thwarted by Newcastle’s disciplined defense and efficient counterattacks. The loss highlights a difficult period for Tottenham, who will now look to regroup ahead of their upcoming fixtures.

Newcastle, on the other hand, celebrated their fifth consecutive league victory, solidifying their position in the race for Champions League qualification.