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Villas Boas looks like a dead man walking.

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Tottenham Hotspur manager Andre Villas Boas has openly taken the blame for his sides horrific home defeat to in form Liverpool on Sunday afternoon, with speculation now surrounding his future as Tottenham Hotspur manager.

The Portuguse manager took charge at White Hart Lane in the summer of 2012, following the sacking of Harry Redknapp, the job at Tottenham was Villas- Boas’ second in Britain, after being sacked by Chelsea in the March of that year.

Villas Boas has come under some intense pressure by supporters, and even celebrity fans, with Alan Sugar throwing his hat into the ring, with Tottenham endured some horrific results this season, with poor player performances to boot.

AVB has overseen demorolising defeats against Manchester City ( 6-0) Liverpool ( 0-5) and a poor performance against Arsenal in the North London derby.

Villas Boas significantly adjusted his strategy for the subsequent match, a 2-2 draw with Manchester United. His side played much deeper, with the midfielders protecting the defence keenly – Tottenham invited pressure, but denied space in behind and between the lines. Consequently, the defence was penetrated much less frequently.

The former Chelsea manager also had a ÂŁ100 million transfer kitty to play with following the world record departure of Gareth Bale to Real Madrid, with AVB splahing the cash on players such as Roberto Soldado, Christian Eriksen, Paulinho and Erik Lamela to name a few.

And AVB has took the full blame for today’s humbling defeat against Liverpool , as Luis Suarez and company tore through Tottenham’s vunerable defence.

“It was difficult for us and Liverpool were spectacular today,” Villas-Boas told Sky Sports. “They were really good pressing and couldn’t let us play, and deservingly reached half-time 2-0 up.

“Our response came in the second half, but when we lost Paulinho the game was very, very difficult to turn and Liverpool started dominating possession, putting some balls in behind and we struggled.

“I assume the responsibility of the failure. We have to bounce back like we did after Manchester City.

“In the Premier League, things are not going as we expected, as we wanted, and it’s normal that the frustration is there from everybody.”

When asked if the defeat would increase the pressure on him, Villas-Boas replied: “Regarding my position, it is not me that decides. I can only work to make things better.

“We didn’t have any shots on target today, but I think we are the team with more shots in the Premier League, independent of our poor scoring record.

“Today, it wasn’t to be. Liverpool had a great, great game and they deserve credit. I assume responsibility for our failure.

“I don’t need to convince anybody. Our run is magnificent in the other competitions, but not in the Premier League – that is the reality we face. Our slip-ups at home haven’t allowed us to be in a better position.

“We are to play a quarter-final with West Ham in the League Cup and we are in the last 32, and waiting for the draw tomorrow, in the Europa League where some big, big teams are as well.

“But our form in the Premier League is not there. Our ambition to win trophies is still the same and our ambition to qualify for the Champions League is still the same.”

Villas Boas has also been under attack through ghis selection process, and defensive style of play.

Villas-Boas also felt that Paulinho was unfortunate to be sent off after the Brazilian midfielder caught Luis Suarez in the ribs with a raised boot.

He continued: “I think the sending off was a bit unfair. I agree Paulinho raises his foot high, but he hasn’t any intention to take Suarez.

“I think a yellow card was more appropriate. That was the key moment in the game and it didn’t leave us with any chance to bounce back.”

Tottenham travel to Southampton in the Premier League next Sunday in another televised encounter, which will undoubtedly be a test for a fradgile Tottenham Hotspur side.

By Ben Reardon

@BenReardon1

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