Tottenham fell behind for the 13th time from 15 league games at home in 2024. On eight previous occasions they fought back to win, but this time Spurs' luck ran out as they left themselves too much to do.

Tottenham have only won back-to-back league games once this season. It is a pattern which they need to correct quickly if they want to be successful and fulfil Postecoglou’s so-far-factual statement that he “always wins trophies” in his second year at a club.

Szmodics’ well-taken overhead kick to open the scoring made it 13 times under Postecoglou that Spurs have fallen behind at home in the League in 2024 - one short of a Premier League record for a calendar year, jointly held by themselves (in 1994), Ipswich and Crystal Palace.