Same old issues get Tottenham ousted from FA Cup
By Gary Pearson
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Once again architects of their own downfall, Tottenham Hotspur committed numerous personal errors to end their FA Cup run.
It has become a common theme this season. When Spurs lose or squander a lead, it’s usually due to individual implosion. Rarely does an opponent beat Tottenham of their own volition with a moment of brilliance.
Jose Mourinho’s usually defensive system relies on mistake-free football, but a rash of mistakes last night cost Tottenham a place in the FA Cup quarterfinal, a couple of which from an extremely unlikely source.