Shaky foundations in defence
This was a game when Spurs needed leaders. They started brightly against Newcastle, with energy, pressing and belief, creating a string of chances for the likes of Son Heung-min, Harry Kane and Ryan Sessegnon.
That period alone brought 11 shots at goal but when Spurs suddenly fell behind to a messy goal from Callum Wilson, their leaders at the back were more intent on complaining to the referee at every opportunity about the validity of the goal than putting it right.
