Tottenham Hotspur suffered a heavy defeat on Saturday afternoon in their Premier League fixture, falling to Newcastle United in a 4-0 loss at St. James’ Park.
The defeat was particularly ill-timed for Spurs, as it caused them to drop out of the Premier League’s top four.
Despite having the same number of points as Aston Villa, the Lilywhites slipped to 5th place due to a significant impact on their goal difference.
The North London outfit fell behind around the half-hour mark in the 1st half, conceding two goals in quick succession, with Alexander Isak and Anthony Gordon finding the net for the hosts.
Tottenham summer signing Micky van de Ven, who has impressed in his debut season, had a forgettable half as he slipped at crucial moments for both goals, drawing criticism from pundits and fans alike.
The afternoon went from bad to worse for Spurs as the relentless pressure from Newcastle continued after the break, resulting in two more goals for the Magpies in the second half.
What happened between Lo Celso and Bruno Guimaraes
After the match ended, tensions rose as Spurs midfielder Giovani Lo Celso got into a confrontation with Newcastle’s Bruno Guimaraes.
According to reports from Craig Hope on his official social media account on X, the altercation escalated to the point where Guimaraes had to be separated by his teammates and staff to prevent further escalation.
The Brazilian midfielder reminded Lo Celso of the scoreline by gesturing with four fingers to indicate the 4-0 defeat.
Ange Postecoglou’s side needs to regroup for the remaining half-dozen games of the season to finish strong and secure the coveted Champions League spot.
