Ange Postecoglou urged wasteful Tottenham to stop feeling sorry for themselves after Tottenham lost 2-1 at home to West Ham to record their fourth loss in five games.
Spurs looked on track to win for the first time since October 27 after Cristian Romero scored in the 11th minute of the first half following his return from suspension, injury-plagued
With 52 minutes played, Jarrod Bowen scored again on the road for David Moyes’ team. In the 74th minute, James Ward-Prowse scored the game’s winning goal following a mistake made by Tottenham defender Destiny Udogie.
Despite leading in each of those games, Spurs’ winless streak now stands at five, a Premier League record. However, Postecoglou urged his team to rally on Sunday when Newcastle comes to North London.
“There’s no need to look for a cuddle anywhere and feel sorry for ourselves,” Postecoglou urged.
The only thing we can do to improve our situation is to come here on Sunday and give a performance. not only perform well on the football pitch, but also go out there and project confidence in our group.
Romero’s goal was the only highlight for Spurs after they created multiple opportunities, and Lo Celso’s late cross was deflected onto the woodwork by West Ham captain Kurt Zouma. Spurs have been putting on impressive first-half displays lately.
In the second half, things were different after Bowen gave the Hammers a point; however, in the 70th minute, with the score evenly balanced at 1-1, Richarlison, a Tottenham substitute, missed a clear header from six yards out.
After West Ham secured their fifth victory in six games, thanks once more to a goal from Bowen on the road, manager David Moyes was overjoyed with his squad.
After recovering from a knee injury on Sunday, the England international played in Sunday’s 1-1 draw at Crystal Palace. Although he lost a late opportunity in that match, he recovered in this derby to score in his seventh straight Premier League away game.
