Concern of the weekend At the time, it was easy to ascribe the collapse in Tottenham's league form at the end of last season to the stresses of the Champions League: They took just 11 points from their last available 36 as Europe became their priority and monopolised their emotional and physical energy.Now though, it's equally easy to think that run was the start of a more serious problem, and rather than being the cause of their listlesness, the run to the Champions League final simply masked...

A controversial VAR no call led to Tottenham's shocking 1-0 loss to Newcastle at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Alejandro Moreno questions Mauricio Pochettino's decision not to start Christen Eriksen in Tottenham's loss vs. Newcastle.

Shaka Hislop weighs in on Jamaal Lascelles' challenge on Harry Kane that wasn't given as a penalty, in Tottenham's 1-0 loss to Newcastle. LONDON -- This was supposed to be the match that would kickstart Tottenham Hotspur's season.After needing a Harry Kane rescue act to overcome promoted Aston Villa on the opening weekend and then somehow coming away from Manchester City with a statistically miraculous 2-2 draw, this game, against a Newcastle United team who were without a point and had just lost 3-1 at Premier League new boys Norwich City, would be the one where the shackles came off. Or at least, that was the theory.Instead...

Shaka Hislop weighs in on Jamaal Lascelles' challenge on Harry Kane that wasn't given as a penalty, in Tottenham's 1-0 loss to Newcastle.

Shaka Hislop weighs in on Jamaal Lascelles' challenge on Harry Kane that wasn't given as a penalty, in Tottenham's 1-0 loss to Newcastle. After securing four points from their opening two games of the Premier League campaign, Tottenham fell to a disappointing 1-0 loss at home to Newcastle United. Joelinton was able to prove the doubters wrong with the one and only goal of the day in North London, calmly slotting in a 27th minute winner.PositivesSon Heung-Min was able to produce a solid performance after returning from suspension, and aside from the goal, Tottenham were able to neutralise the majority of attempts from Newcastle....