Tottenham vs Newcastle Report

Scorers: Solanke 4’; Gordon 6’, Isak 38’

Newcastle United extended their unbeaten Premier League run to eight matches with a gritty 2-1 victory over Tottenham Hotspur, whose home struggles continued under increasing pressure on Ange Postecoglou.

First Half: Action-Packed Opening

Spurs, battling injuries and poor form, started brightly and opened the scoring in the fourth minute. Pedro Porro delivered an exquisite cross to Dominic Solanke, whose diving header beat Martin Dúbravka for his fourth goal of the season.

However, Newcastle responded immediately. Anthony Gordon capitalised on poor defending, cutting inside to fire a clinical strike past debutant goalkeeper Brandon Austin in the 10th minute. A VAR review for a potential handball against Joelinton in the build-up added drama, but the goal stood.

The visitors completed the turnaround before halftime, with Alexander Isak continuing his fine form. Jacob Murphy’s deflected cross fell perfectly for Isak, who calmly slotted home his 12th goal of the season, scoring in his seventh consecutive league game.

Second Half: Spurs Push in Vain

Postecoglou’s men came out with renewed urgency after the break. Brennan Johnson nearly leveled the match when his follow-up strike hit the post after Dúbravka saved Pape Matar Sarr’s initial effort.

Minutes later, James Maddison’s curling attempt narrowly missed the far post, leaving Spurs fans with their heads in their hands.

Despite Tottenham’s increasing pressure, Newcastle defended resolutely, with Fabian Schär and Sven Botman marshaling their backline effectively. Late efforts from Johnson and Sergio Reguilón flashed across the face of goal, but the hosts couldn’t find a breakthrough.

What It Means

• Tottenham: A sixth consecutive home game without a win leaves Spurs languishing in 11th place. With just one victory in their last eight league games, pressure mounts on Ange Postecoglou amid growing fan frustration.
• Newcastle: The Magpies move level on points with Chelsea, trailing only on goal difference, as their top-four ambitions remain firmly on track.

Looking Ahead

• Tottenham: A trip to Brentford awaits, with Postecoglou desperately needing a result to arrest their slide.
• Newcastle: Eddie Howe’s side host Brighton next, looking to extend their winning streak to six matches and solidify their Champions League aspirations.

This result highlights the contrasting fortunes of both sides, with Newcastle ascending into Champions League contention and Spurs spiraling further into mediocrity.

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