The persistent issues Spurs have with set-pieces might be more bearable if their North London rivals weren’t so incredibly skilled at them.

While Arsenal, supported by set-piece expert Nicolas Jover, secured another win against a challenger on Wednesday evening, Tottenham suffered yet another round of set-piece woes last night along the wet South Coast.

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Dean Huijsen made history by becoming Bournemouth’s youngest scorer in Premier League history, netting a header from a corner in the first half.

Unexpectedly, this marked only Spurs’ fourth goal conceded from set-pieces this season, excluding penalties.

However, considering their recent issues with dead-ball situations and manager Ange Postecoglou’s apparent indifference towards their importance, along with Arsenal’s exceptional success in these moments, it turned into a frustrating evening for Spurs fans.

Supporters were already disheartened by the team’s inconsistent performances under Postecoglou.

One week they suffer a defeat against winless Ipswich, only to bounce back and blow out Manchester City 4-0 the next; this has been one of the most unpredictable seasons in recent memory.

Fans have long since ceased to make assumptions about the team, as it’s impossible to determine which version of Spurs will appear on the pitch.

Ironically, one of the players slated for this match was Dominic Solanke, the striker Tottenham acquired for a staggering £65 million during the summer.

The England international missed the 1-1 tie against Fulham on Sunday due to illness, only to arrive at the stadium and be sent home mere hours before kickoff.

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