"Howe is puzzled by the difficulty the team has at holding on to leads, given how Newcastle's game management has been a key factor in the team's success under him. We've historically been very good at seeing games out, navigating tough situations and managing the game, he said. We've got to try and refine that quickly because it's costing us important points."
"I think we're hugely frustrated with ourselves, really. That was a game where we had to work really hard for the first goal. I thought we were the dominant team and knocking on the door all through the first half. The goal came when it came and I felt then we were in a strong position having been relatively comfortable defensively."
Newcastle failed to convert a chance to revive their Premier League campaign against a wounded Tottenham, surrendering a lead and losing late. The club has dropped 11 points from winning positions this season and conceded five stoppage-time goals. Eddie Howe is puzzled and frustrated by the team's inability to hold leads despite historically strong game management under his tenure. Newcastle dominated early and worked hard for the opener but then conceded two goals in a manner described as soft defensively. Cristian Romero's goals were characterised as soft and a lethargy affected the stadium atmosphere and performance.
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