A defiant Ange Postecoglou believes Tottenham have sufficient to win trophies this marketing campaign as he “at all times wins issues in his second yr”.
Gabriel Magalhaes scored the decisive objective for the Gunners within the sixty fourth minute, cashing in on some slack defending on a nook as he thumped within the winner.
Spurs had the higher probabilities, particularly within the first half, ending the sport with 15 pictures total, 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 towards Leicester Metropolis on the opening day, they struggled to take their probabilities.
Requested if he thought his group had sufficient to problem for silverware this season, Postecoglou instructed Sky Sports activities: “I don’t normally win issues, I at all times win issues in my second yr,” he instructed Sky Sports activities. “Nothing’s modified. I don’t say issues except I consider it.”
Postecoglou has didn’t beat Arsenal in three Premier League makes an attempt and was left to lament their lack of a scientific edge after the match.
“It’s very disappointing in a giant 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 up to now, we performed of their half and created probabilities, however we lack a little bit of perception within the ultimate 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 offer the blokes the best way ahead. It’s not for a scarcity of making an attempt by the lads, we’re simply going by way of this early a part of the season the place we’re taking part in nicely however not getting rewards for it.
“We dealt with set-pieces fairly nicely, 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 affect although, price simply 0.04 anticipated targets (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 certain the followers are additionally very upset. We now have to enhance, 100%. It’s a troublesome second and now we have to stay collectively.
“We’re moving into the ultimate third, however the gamers need to take the accountability to attain. It’s the hardest a part of soccer, making the precise resolution and being scientific.
“We’ll bounce again robust, there’s a lengthy technique to go.”
