A defiant Ange Postecoglou believes Tottenham have sufficient to win trophies this marketing campaign as he “at all times wins issues in his second 12 months”.
Gabriel Magalhaes scored the decisive purpose for the Gunners within the sixty fourth minute, benefiting from some slack defending on a nook as he thumped within the winner.
Spurs had the higher possibilities, particularly within the first half, ending the sport with 15 pictures general, greater than double what Arsenal managed (seven).
The hosts additionally dominated possession with 63.7% and entered the ultimate third 62 occasions, however as they did in opposition to Leicester Metropolis on the opening day, they struggled to take their possibilities.
Requested if he thought his workforce had sufficient to problem for silverware this season, Postecoglou informed Sky Sports activities: “I don’t normally win issues, I at all times win issues in my second 12 months,” he informed Sky Sports activities. “Nothing’s modified. I don’t say issues except I consider it.”
Postecoglou has did not beat Arsenal in three Premier League makes an attempt and was left to lament their lack of a medical edge after the match.
“It’s very disappointing in an enormous sport for us and our supporters. We didn’t ship so you need to take the ache from that,” he added.
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“It has been the story of our season to date, we performed of their half and created possibilities, however we lack a little bit of perception within the remaining third. That’s what we have to repair. It was at all times going to be determined in moments, they usually capitalised on theirs.
“It’s me who has to provide the fellows the best way ahead. It’s not for a scarcity of attempting by the lads, we’re simply going by this early a part of the season the place we’re taking part in properly however not getting rewards for it.
“We dealt with set-pieces fairly properly, however we switched off for one and paid the worth.”
Son Heung-min made his nineteenth Premier League look within the North London derby, with solely Sol Campbell (22) taking part in in additional amongst outfield gamers.
The Spurs captain struggled to make an influence although, value simply 0.04 anticipated objectives (xG), and he echoed Postecoglou’s frustrations.
“We dominated the sport; the soccer was there, we simply conceded from a set-piece once more. We did it final season, and it’s actually irritating,” Son stated.
“I’m positive the followers are additionally very disillusioned. Now we have to enhance, 100%. It’s a troublesome second and we’ve to stay collectively.
“We’re moving into the ultimate third, however the gamers need to take the duty to attain. It’s the hardest a part of soccer, making the suitable resolution and being medical.
“We are going to bounce again sturdy, there’s a lengthy technique to go.”
