AliousTottenham Hotspur’s alarming slump worsened on Sunday as Igor Tudor’s men fell to a 2-1 defeat against Fulham FC at Craven Cottage. The loss stretched Spurs’ winless streak to 10 matches in all competitions, dragging the North London side closer to the relegation picture. Although Richarlison found the net, it did little to disguise a troubling display that Tudor criticised heavily after the final whistle.
Anger over the opening goal
The game’s turning point came with a contentious first goal. Harry Wilson opened the scoring for Fulham, but Tottenham were furious about the build-up, which included a robust challenge from Raul Jimenez on Radu Dragusin. Despite loud protests from the Spurs players, the referee allowed the goal to stand.
Tudor did not hide his frustration, arguing that the foul was obvious and that such contact, especially when it directly leads to a goal, should not be ignored. He suggested that the striker gained an unfair advantage and questioned the consistency of Premier League officiating. For Tudor, it was not simply about physical duels, but about logic — insisting that if a push creates the opportunity to score, it must be penalised.
Fulham took full advantage of Tottenham’s disarray, with Alex Iwobi doubling the hosts’ lead before the break. Spurs attempted to respond, but much of the damage had already been done.
“We lacked everything”
While Tudor was angered by the refereeing decision, his assessment of his own team was even more cutting. He admitted there are “big problems” within the squad and said the performance lacked both quality and fight. According to the interim boss, representing a club of Tottenham’s stature demands far more than what was shown on the pitch.
The 10-game winless run has intensified scrutiny on Tudor, with confidence and cohesion seemingly draining from the side. The display at Craven Cottage highlighted a team short on belief and structure, and the manager conceded that the issues run deeper than a single mistake or refereeing call.
Too little, too late
There was a moment of hope midway through the second half when Richarlison reacted sharply to pull a goal back in the 66th minute, briefly raising the prospect of a comeback. However, Fulham stayed composed under pressure and held on for all three points.
With nine matches remaining, Tudor insisted there is no time for self-pity. But as defeats continue to mount and performances falter, the urgency to halt Tottenham’s slide is becoming increasingly critical.
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