Roberto De Zerbi criticised his Tottenham squad after their defeat at Leeds United on Saturday, stating the team is "not a top team" following a poor performance at Elland Road.
After a recent upturn in results, Spurs slipped back to disappointing form as the Yorkshire side dominated the match. Leeds believed they should have been awarded a penalty when the ball appeared to strike Matheus Fernandes' arm, but the referee waved the appeal away, much like a red card claim earlier in the game.
Leeds break through in second half
In the second half, the hosts increased the pressure, creating several chances before taking the lead. Sean Longstaff and Dominic Calvert-Lewin both missed golden opportunities before the breakthrough came.
The winning goal was a well-worked move, with Leeds cutting through the Tottenham defence before Noah Okafor slid the ball home.
Impact on the table
While the defeat is a major blow for Spurs given their recent revival, it boosts Leeds' European hopes. The Whites moved up to eighth in the table ahead of the rest of Saturday's fixtures, two points behind fourth-placed Chelsea.
