Since the start of the 2017-18 season, Tottenham keeper Hugo Lloris has made 11 mistakes leading to goals – (only Jordan Pickford has managed more), which is the worst record in the Premier League, including outfield players. And tonight, he made the 12th one, a typical blunder which, along with another great Almiron goal was enough for the Magpies to win in North London and give Antonio Conte another headache: Tottenham – Newcastle 1-2.⚽️ Miguel Almiron’s PL career6 goals in 12 apps this season9 goals in 110 apps prior to this season pic.twitter.com/BMsHJ3ez0Q— Sky Sports Statto (@SkySportsStatto) October 23, 2022 France’s national team keeper was a hero in the defeat against Manchester United, but tonight he was the cause of the defeat. Spurs had a great start, missed two good opportunities but fell behind after a Lloris mistake before Almiron scored what in the end was the winning goal. The Paraguayan has now scored five goals in 11 Premier League games this season, already his best return in a single campaign. Once Newcastle’s most expensive player was often described as a player who ‘runs like a headless chicken’ as both Rafa Benitez and Steve Bruce couldn’t use him the right way, but Eddie Howe did, just like with Joelington, and he shines now.MORE TO FOLLOW…
