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Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou shouldered the blame for his side’s disappointing 3-2 loss to Everton on Sunday, which left the North London club struggling in the Premier League. The defeat, Spurs’ 12th of the season, heightened the pressure on Postecoglou, who acknowledged his responsibility to turn the team’s fortunes around after a string of poor performances.
Despite dominating early on, Everton capitalized on Spurs’ defensive weaknesses, with goals from Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Iliman Ndiaye, and an own goal by Archie Gray before the halftime whistle. This victory marked Everton’s first in seven league games, propelling them four points clear of the relegation zone. Meanwhile, Tottenham remained just four points ahead of Everton in 15th place.
Postecoglou, who was without 10 first-team players due to injury, insisted he alone must be accountable for the team’s struggles, even as frustrated Spurs fans directed their anger at club chairman Daniel Levy. “This is not about me, but what is about me is I have a responsibility to the players I do have,” said the Australian coach.
The match highlighted Tottenham’s defensive frailties, with their makeshift backline and a lack of firepower up front. Despite a late surge in the second half, Spurs were unable to recover from their first-half mistakes. Postecoglou remains hopeful that once his injured players return, the team will be able to salvage something from the season, which still holds promise with their participation in three cup competitions.
David Moyes’ Everton enjoyed a much-needed win after their earlier struggles, with Calvert-Lewin’s early goal and Ndiaye’s brilliance bringing the Toffees to life. Moyes, whose side had been struggling for goals, expressed his pleasure at seeing his team perform well, despite Tottenham’s defensive issues.
