For Newcastle, the cost of dropped points against Spurs has become a recurring theme this season. The Magpies have now suffered 11 Premier League defeats from winning positions and are starting to show signs of psychological fragility. Their inability to hold onto leads is an issue that has haunted them for some time now.
At St James' Park, Newcastle won six consecutive games in all competitions after losing to Arsenal in September, but their winning run was halted against Spurs. The team's away form has been one of the few areas where they have shown resilience, while at home, their performance has been inconsistent.
Despite the setback, Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe acknowledged that his team has a tendency to concede goals late on. "Sometimes it becomes a fear of conceding," he said, adding that the team needs to find ways to overcome this psychological issue and defend better when they are in front.
Newcastle's defeat to Spurs leaves them 11 points behind leaders Arsenal, who they gave up three points to earlier in the season. The Magpies' struggles are likely to be a concern for their fans, particularly with the team sitting in 13th place in the Premier League table.
At St James' Park, Newcastle won six consecutive games in all competitions after losing to Arsenal in September, but their winning run was halted against Spurs. The team's away form has been one of the few areas where they have shown resilience, while at home, their performance has been inconsistent.
Despite the setback, Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe acknowledged that his team has a tendency to concede goals late on. "Sometimes it becomes a fear of conceding," he said, adding that the team needs to find ways to overcome this psychological issue and defend better when they are in front.
Newcastle's defeat to Spurs leaves them 11 points behind leaders Arsenal, who they gave up three points to earlier in the season. The Magpies' struggles are likely to be a concern for their fans, particularly with the team sitting in 13th place in the Premier League table.
So I was watching that match and I'm like "what's going on with Newcastle?!" They're always dropping points when they should win... it's like they're giving up 
. Their manager Eddie Howe said something about their team being afraid to concede, which is kinda funny 
but also concerning at the same time. It's not just about scoring goals, it's about defending and holding onto leads, you know? 
They need to figure out how to overcome this psychological thing that's affecting them right now. I feel bad for their fans, they must be getting frustrated watching them drop points all the time 
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, especially in the Premier League! You know how that movie where everyone's just trying to make it out alive? 
Newcastle United is kinda like them right now... they're fighting for every point, but sometimes those points just slip away like sand between their fingers 
. I mean, 11 defeats from winning positions? That's like a superhero with superpowers and still failing 
! But hey, at least Eddie Howe is owning up to the problem - it takes courage to admit when you're not good enough 
. Now they just need to figure out how to overcome that fear of conceding goals... maybe they can take a page from that old movie where the protagonist had to learn to face his fears? 
i mean, Newcastle has been inconsistent all season but this is taking it too far 
eddie howe needs to get his act together ASAP, all that talk about psychological fragility and fearing concessions doesn't help 
. Newcastle's inability to hold onto leads is getting old, and it's not just about the goals conceded late on. It's like they're losing faith in themselves 
️. I get it, injuries and suspensions can take a toll, but this feels more like a mindset issue 
. I mean, who wants to watch a team that can't close out games? Not me, that's for sure 
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we need to work on that psychological stuff so bad its been goin on for ages now and its gettin me so frustrated 
eddie howe's right tho, their mental toughness is lacking, especially when they're ahead on the scoreline 
the fans are already getting worried with them 11 points behind arsenal 
gotta see what eddie and co come up with next 
" I guess you could say their defense is having an identity crisis... or maybe they just need to work on their "win-ning-losing" skills 
. Seriously though, 11 points behind the leaders? That's like trying to catch a cold at the last minute 
. Can they turn this around before it's too late? 
Fingers crossed for Toon Army! 
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! They just can't seem to hold onto leads and it's affecting their mental game big time 
. Coach Howe needs to find ways to get his players to relax and stop conceding goals late on 
. Can't wait to see how they bounce back from this one 
. I mean, they were doing alright after that Arsenal loss but then Spurs came along and put the kibosh on it 
eddie howe said it loud & clear - their defense is goin down hill & they need 2 figure out a way 2 stop givin away leads 
hopefully dey can turn tings around 
i mean, 11 defeats from winning positions is crazy 
. gotta wonder if the team's squad needs some serious tweaking 
