Skip to main content

Despite defiance, pressure mounting on Tottenham's Villas-Boas

Tottenham manager Andre Villas-Boas is starting to have the pressure mount after consecutive Premier League losses to Newcastle and Manchester City, the latter of which was a 6-0 thrashing.

Tottenham manager Andre Villas-Boas is starting to have the pressure mount after consecutive Premier League losses to Newcastle and Manchester City, the latter of which was a 6-0 thrashing.

Far less understandable, though, are defensive shambles like Sunday's defeat, and that's why Sunday's home game against Manchester United, while probably not decisive, certain comes with pressure, whatever Villas-Boas may insist.

© 2024 ABG-SI LLC. SPORTS ILLUSTRATED IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF ABG-SI LLC. - All Rights Reserved. The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only. All betting content is intended for an audience ages 21+. All advice, including picks and predictions, is based on individual commentators’ opinions and not that of Minute Media or its related brands. All picks and predictions are suggestions only. No one should expect to make money from the picks and predictions discussed on this website. For more information, please read our Legal Disclaimer. Gambling content intended for 21+. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER.