Postecoglou admits Spurs ‘lack belief’ as familiar failings prove costly in Arsenal defeat

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·15. September 2024

Postecoglou admits Spurs ‘lack belief’ as familiar failings prove costly in Arsenal defeat

Ange Postecoglou admits that his Spurs side are ‘lacking belief’ in front of goal after losing to Arsenal in the North London Derby on Saturday.

The hosts succumbed to yet another set-piece goal at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium as Gabriel Magalhaes headed home from a corner in the second half for the only goal of the game.

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The Lilywhites enjoyed at least 64 percent possession and took more shots than their opponents for the fourth game in a row, but have just one win from the opening month of the Premier League campaign.

“It’s very disappointing in a big game for us and our supporters. We didn’t deliver so you have to take the pain from that,” Spurs boss Postecoglou told Sky Sports.

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“It has been the story of our season so far, we played in their half and created chances but we lack a bit of belief in the final third. That’s what we need to fix. It was always going to be decided in moments and they capitalised on theirs.

“It’s me who has to give the guys the way forward. It’s not for a lack of trying by the lads, we are just going through this early part of the season where we are playing well but not getting rewards for it.

“We handled set-pieces pretty well but we switched off for one and paid the price.”

Spurs travel to Coventry City for the third round of the League Cup on Wednesday before hosting Brentford in the Premier League next Saturday.