Ange Postecoglou reacts to controversial Arsenal corner in Spurs defeat

Tottenham Hotspur’s struggles against Arsenal at the Emirates took a familiar turn this week, but it was one moment in particular—a corner that should not have been awarded—that added salt to the wound for Ange Postecoglou and Spurs.

Tottenham lose eleventh game of the season

Tottenham Hotspur once again faltered in a North London Derby, this time losing out to Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium, as their Premier League form continues to spiral with only five points gained from the last 27 available.

The match opened with Arsenal dominating possession and pressing Tottenham into mistake after mistake.

Tottenham, for their part, appeared rattled, unable to string meaningful passes together or progress the ball effectively.

By the 20-minute mark, the visitors had yet to enter Arsenal’s penalty area, their performance marked by hesitancy and sloppiness.

Yet, in a twist that defied the pattern of play, Tottenham took the lead through Heung-Min Son. The South Korean forward’s effort deflected fortuitously off Arsenal’s defenders, deceiving goalkeeper David Raya.

However, Tottenham’s lead was fleeting, undone by familiar failings. Gabriel Magalhães’s header was deflected in by Dominic Solanke for an own goal.

The goal stemmed from a contentious corner, which replays suggested should not have been given due to a prior touch by Leandro Trossard during the build-up.

Ange Postecoglou on the controversial corner that hurt Spurs

Ange Postecoglou addressed the controversy surrounding Arsenal’s equaliser, delivering a composed yet revealing statement that reflected both frustration and accountability.

The Tottenham boss highlighted the questionable decision-making from the officials but avoided dwelling on the incident entirely.

He told football.london: “Well it did. It did but I don’t want to talk about referees. I have got to take responsibility for my team and I let the referees take responsibility for theirs. It wasn’t a corner.

“It’s how things are going for us at the moment. But that aside, we weren’t anywhere near the level we needed to be in that first half in such a big game. We have got to understand that what we can control is the first thing we need to focus on.”

Frustration builds as Spurs falter in yet another away derby game

The controversy surrounding Arsenal’s corner epitomises the difficulties that have defined Tottenham’s season, with luck seemingly eluding Postecoglou’s side at every turn.

Whether it is contentious refereeing decisions or untimely injuries, the Spurs narrative this campaign has been punctuated by setbacks outside their control.

In the previous league fixture, Newcastle United benefitted from a Joelinton handball in the lead-up to their goal, leaving Spurs fans seething. Now, the latest injustice against Arsenal has added to the growing sense of exasperation.

However, Tottenham’s own deficiencies cannot be ignored. Despite moments of brilliance, such as Heung-Min Son’s clinical finishing, they remain vulnerable to defensive lapses, especially at set pieces.

Arsenal’s first-half dominance reflected how far Spurs must go to compete consistently at the top level, and while Postecoglou has brought glimpses of promise, these performances reveal the limitations in his squad.

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