Y. Wissa just doubled Newcastle’s lead against Tottenham at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, driving a huge wedge into what was supposed to be a fresh start for Spurs. It’s 2-0 to the Toon, and the home crowd is absolutely reeling after what feels like a brutal collapse, especially after their Premier League opener ended in a crushing 3-0 thrashing from Brentford.
Elanga Breaks the Dam as Spurs’ Defense Falters
This match was supposed to be about Tottenham’s new era under Robert De Zerbi, but Anthony Elanga clearly didn’t get the memo. He slammed home the opener for Newcastle in the 62nd minute, making it two goals in two games for him this season! Dedic bombed forward, got above Robertson, and nodded a raking diagonal ball from Gonzalez right into Elanga’s path. What a play! Elanga still had work to do, spinning and shooting left-footed across Kinsky. It smacked the inside of the left post and nestled right in the side netting. Absolute bedlam in the away end, you could feel it! Newcastle’s own rapid transition under Matthias Jaissle looked sharp, especially after their encouraging 2-2 draw against Liverpool last weekend. Tottenham’s defense, though, looked lost.
Tonali Gets a Brutal Welcome Back as Wissa Piles On
Then, as if it wasn’t bad enough, Y. Wissa doubled Newcastle’s lead in the 72nd minute, making it 2-0. It was off an in-swinging corner from L. Hall, with substitute Woltemade getting up at the back post and Wissa cleverly flicking it home. The big kicker? It was checked, and Sandro Tonali, who left Newcastle for a massive £100 million deal this summer, played him onside. Ye gods! The frustration for Spurs fans was palpable. Just minutes later, in the 75th minute, Tonali made way for Solanke, and the Newcastle faithful wasted no time. They serenaded him with a brutal chant: “You should have stayed at a big club!” Ouch. Earlier, Mathys Tel’s frustration was clear too, planting a free-kick halfway up the banked single-tier end before being subbed off, replaced by Mohammed Kudus to cheers. Penalty claims for Spurs in the 49th minute after Thiaw and Marmoush went for the same ball were waved away, adding to the growing sense of desperation for Tottenham.
This isn’t the start Robert De Zerbi or the Spurs faithful wanted for their new era, not after bringing in players like Savio and Omar Marmoush, with Savio even scoring on his midweek Carabao Cup debut. Newcastle, on the other hand, just showed why they’re a force to be reckoned with under Jaissle. Tottenham needs to find some answers fast; their next performance will tell us everything about their resolve to turn this season around after such a shaky start.
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Originally reported by The Sporting News.
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