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Tottenham’s loss to Leeds brings back a sinking realization about Spurs

Tottenham Hotspur turned in a pathetic performance at Elland Road on Saturday, undoing so much of what was good about their stretch after the September and Octo…

By Joe Soriano · Hotspurhq

Published: Saturday, 7 November 2026 at 9:30 PM

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Hotspur HQ argues Tottenham's 1-0 loss to Leeds exposes ongoing concerns about the team's true mid-table level.
Leeds United defeated Tottenham Hotspur 1-0 at Elland Road.
The writer notes Tottenham failed to create meaningful chances despite spending nearly £400 million on new signings.

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Tottenham Hotspur suffered a 1-0 defeat to Leeds United at Elland Road, struggling to create chances in a listless performance. Writer Joe Soriano argues that the loss halts the momentum Spurs had built during a three-game winning streak that included a 2-0 victory over Chelsea.

Soriano suggests the result revives concerns that Tottenham remain an expensive mid-table side with chronic goalscoring problems. Despite significant summer spending under manager Roberto De Zerbi, Daniel Farke's Leeds side effectively neutralized Spurs, bringing supporters back down to reality.

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