Tottenham Hotspur's season took another worrying turn as they succumbed to a 2-1 defeat against Newcastle United at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Tuesday night. Jacob Ramsey's decisive goal compounded the home side's woes, deepening the crisis surrounding the club and intensifying the scrutiny on manager Thomas Frank.

Newcastle entered the match desperate to end their own poor run of form, having lost their previous three Premier League games. They dominated the first half, with Joe Willock having a goal disallowed for offside after a tight VAR review. However, the Magpies finally broke the deadlock in first-half stoppage time when Malick Thiaw reacted quickest to score after his initial header was saved.

Tottenham, languishing near the relegation zone before kick-off, showed signs of life after the break. Archie Gray brought the home side level in the 64th minute, slamming home from a corner after Pape Matar Sarr headed the ball down. The relief was short-lived, however, as Newcastle responded just four minutes later. Anthony Gordon delivered a brilliant assist, finding Ramsey who swept a first-time finish past Guglielmo Vicario for his first Newcastle goal.

The defeat leaves Tottenham in a precarious position, hovering dangerously close to the relegation zone. With injuries ravaging the squad and confidence seemingly low, manager Thomas Frank is under increasing pressure to turn things around. The Spurs faithful jeered their team off at halftime, a clear sign of their frustration.

For Newcastle, the victory marked a crucial turning point, ending their five-match winless streak in all competitions and easing the pressure on manager Eddie Howe. The win moves Newcastle back into the top half of the Premier League table, currently sitting in 10th position. However, the match wasn't without its concerns for Newcastle, as Bruno Guimaraes sustained a suspected hamstring injury during stoppage time.

The result raises serious questions about Tottenham's direction under Thomas Frank. Their inability to manage key moments in the game was evident, and their overall performance lacked the intensity and quality expected of a Premier League team. The upcoming fixtures will be critical for Spurs as they desperately seek to climb away from the relegation battle. Meanwhile, Newcastle will look to build on this win and regain consistency as they push for a strong finish to the season.