Tottenham suffers heavy defeat to sharp Newcastle

Tottenham has yet to find its rhythm this season, a fact underscored by their 0-2 home loss to Newcastle.

This follows a 0-3 defeat to Brentford in the season opener. The match against Newcastle offered few clear chances for either side. Anthony Elanga broke the deadlock in the 62nd minute with a skillful move, scoring into the post for a 1-0 lead. Yoane Wissa doubled the advantage ten minutes later with an acrobatic finish after a header from Nick Woltemade.

Tottenham's response in the final stages was lackluster. New signing Omar Marmoush, a former Manchester City striker, showed flashes of potential but appeared rusty in his finishing. Spanish World Cup winner Pedro Porro, playing in a more advanced role, also struggled to make an impact.

Newcastle, despite losing key players like Sandro Tonali to Tottenham, secured their first league win of the season. They now have four points after a 2-2 draw with Liverpool. Tottenham, meanwhile, sits at the bottom of the table with no points and a 0-5 goal difference.