Jose Mourinho makes stunning statement after Tottenham's defeat to Arsenal during epic North London derby
- Jose Mourinho took issue with Spurs' lackluster performance against Arsenal at the Emirates
- The Gunners proved too hot to handle as they dominated in all departments
- The homeside hit the woodwork twice in the first half before Erik Lamela handed Spurs the lead
- But the lead did not last long as Odegaard drew Arsenal level before Lacazette struck the winner
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Jose Mourinho has aimed a dig at his own players following Tottenham Hotspur's 2-1 painful defeat in the hands of rivals Arsenal.
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A goal each from Martin Odegaard and Alexander Lacazette in either half of the thrilling North London derby condemned Spurs to defeat at the Emirates.
Tottenham went into the tie off an impressive run of results that had seen them go four matches without defeat.
However, the good record was nullified against a clinical Arsenal side that stepped up in the absence of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to cart home maximum points.
The visitors took the lead minutes after the half-hour mark via a stunning Erik Lamela rabona, but let the advantage slip after Odegaard pegged them back on the stroke of half-time.
Lacazette went on to grab the winning goal in the second half of the tie, converting from the spot after he won a penalty in the box.
The match saw a number of Spurs' most reliable players struggle to hurt the hosts, with Harry Kane failing to touch the ball in the opposition half until the dying minutes of the clash, something Mourinho did not take lightly in his post-match interview.
"I think we played really bad in the first half. The 1-1 was not a fair reflection of the first half," Mourinho told Sky Sports after the game.
"We were poor, defending bad, no intensity, no pressing. Even in terms of creating attacking football, some important players hiding," he added.
The defeat left Spurs in seventh on the log with 45 points, but face the prospect of dropping to eighth should Liverpool win their own clash against Wolves later on Monday night, March 15.
Mourinho's wards will be back in action against Aston Villa on Sunday, March 21, at the Villa Park.
However, before then, they will have to contend with a midweek trip to Dinamo Zagreb in the Europa League.
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that Jose Mourinho described Mikel Arteta's current Arsenal squad as "big" and "incredible".
The Gunners currently lie 10th on the log with just 41 points from 28 matches and Mourinho contends the position is not a reflection of the club's potential.
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