Igor Tudor calls Raul Jimenez a 'cheat' after Fulham defeat

Tottenham boss Igor Tudor labelled Fulham forward Raul Jimenez a 'cheat' after his side lost 2-1 at Craven Cottage, their second London derby defeat in a week following a 4-1 reverse to Arsenal. The opening goal proved decisive and controversial: Harry Wilson scored after a heavy challenge from Jimenez on Radu Dragusin, and despite protests from Tottenham defenders the goal stood.

Fulham capitalised to double their lead through Alex Iwobi, and although Spurs mounted a late rally the damage was largely self-inflicted. Tudor criticised the refereeing and accused Jimenez of taking an unfair advantage, saying: 'Of course it's a foul, I think.

Nine out of 10 people will say it's a foul...he was thinking how to cheat. So, he cheated the player with pushing and they scored the goal.' He called the decision 'ridiculous' given its impact on the game. The manager was also blunt about his players, saying the team 'lacked everything' and describing a 'complicated situation' that needs more personality and will to react.

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