A season of leadership turnover and historic league lows
In short: Tottenham Hotspur's 2022–23 campaign was defined by a volatile carousel of management. From a dominant start to a crushing 6–1 defeat, the club navigated a turbulent year of coaching changes and continental exits, ultimately landing in their worst league position in over a decade.
The season began with significant momentum, highlighted by a seven-game unbeaten run in the Premier League. During this period, Son Heung-min notably scored a second-half hat-trick in a 6–2 victory over Leicester City. However, this early form was disrupted by a series of losses in October and November against high-profile opponents including Manchester United, Newcastle United, and Liverpool.
The campaign was marked by high-stakes drama in European competition. Tottenham successfully topped their Champions League group with wins over Marseille and Eintracht Frankfurt, but their journey ended in the round of 16. After a 1–0 loss in Milan, a subsequent goalless draw on March 8, 2023, saw them eliminated from the tournament, a match also notable for Cristian Romero's red card.
Management instability became the season's defining narrative. Head coach Antonio Conte departed by mutual agreement on March 26, 2023, following a 3–3 draw with Southampton. Cristian Stellini took temporary charge but was sacked on April 24, 2023, after a 6–1 loss to Newcastle—the club's heaviest defeat of the year. Assistant coach Ryan Mason then led the team through the final six matches.
The season concluded with a mixture of bittersweet moments. While the club finished in eighth place—their worst league standing since 2008–09—they secured a final victory against Leeds United. This match also served as a symbolic closing chapter for Lucas Moura, who scored the final goal of the season before departing the club.
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