Tottenham's defensive woes continue as Newcastle pull off a narrow 2-1 victory at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Despite Spurs dominating possession with 53% of the ball, it was the Magpies who created the higher-quality chances, registering 21 total shots compared to the hosts' 16.

The key tactical factor behind Newcastle's win was their ability to exploit the spaces in Tottenham's backline. The away side registered 17 shots from inside the box, compared to just 10 for Spurs, with Joe Willock's first-half goal being disallowed by VAR. Ultimately, it was a clinical finish from Malik Thiaw and a late strike from Jacob Ramsey that sealed the three points for the visitors.

Tottenham's tactical failure was their inability to deal with Newcastle's aggressive counter-pressing. The home side committed 15 fouls, three of which resulted in yellow cards, as they struggled to maintain composure and build attacks from the back. This played directly into the hands of the visitors, who were able to win the ball high up the pitch and launch dangerous transitions.

The standout performer for Newcastle was midfielder Bruno Guimarães, who completed 4 tackles and 3 interceptions, showcasing his defensive work rate alongside his creative abilities. For Tottenham, Pape Matar Sarr provided the assist for their solitary goal, but the team as a whole failed to match the intensity and clinical finishing of their opponents.