Richarlison scored a brace as Tottenham Hotspur thrashed Newcastle 4-1 on Sunday to move into fifth place on the league table.
It was a disappointing performance from The Magpies, who bagged a late consolation goal through Joelinton as they ended the weekend in seventh place on the table.
Speaking after the game a disappointed Newcastle manager Eddie Howe, who has seen his side concede seven goals in their last two performances, said his charges had lacked conviction.
“We had our moments, but we gave everything without the resources to give more,” he said.
“It is difficult because we play on Wednesday, this is what we wanted. We hoped to have the squad to cope with that, but we’ve had worse injuries than any team that I can remember.
“We have light at the end of the tunnel. Callum [Wilson] and [Sean] Longstaff are two huge players for us. We have to be positive, take the pain and come fighting.
“You have to critique like you would normally; we weren’t in rhythm around the box and laced conviction.
“We didn’t defend the goals well enough. The moments were there, we had chances. There is always more, you can push yourself even when you’re tired,” he said.
Newcastle face AC Milan in the Champions League on Wednesday before hosting in-form Fulham on Saturday.
