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Tottenham Hotspur’s struggles continued as Newcastle United came from behind to secure a 2-1 victory at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Dominic Solanke’s early header had given Spurs the perfect start, but Newcastle’s relentless pressure eventually paid off.
Solanke’s goal came in the fourth minute, courtesy of a superbly whipped cross from Pedro Porro, which the striker glanced past Martin Dubravka. The goal was the result of nice link-up play down the right-hand side involving Porro, Johnson, and Bergvall.
However, Newcastle’s high-pressing game soon paid dividends, as Anthony Gordon slotted home the equalizer just a minute later. The goal was controversial, as the ball appeared to hit Joelinton’s hand before Gordon received the pass, but the referee allowed the goal to stand.
Spurs had a chance to regain the lead in the 15th minute, but Solanke’s shot was well blocked by Sven Botman. Newcastle’s Alexander Isak then had a chance to give his team the lead, but his touch let him down, and the ball went wide.
With just over 20 minutes on the clock, Gordon ran through on goal again, but this time his left-footed effort was saved by Austin in the Spurs goal. Newcastle continued to push for another goal, and it eventually came in the 37th minute.
Jacob Murphy’s inviting cross caused chaos in the Spurs box, and the ball deflected off Dragusin into the path of Isak, who diverted the ball into the back of the net. The goal gave Newcastle a 2-1 lead at halftime.
At the break, Ange Postecoglu introduced Sergio Reguilon for Dragusin, with Djed Spence shifting to center-back. The second half saw Spurs push hard for an equalizer, but clear-cut chances were few and far between.
Just before the 55-minute mark, a curling effort from Sarr was kept out by Martin Dubravka, with Johnson striking the post from the rebound. Gordon then had a chance to seal the win for Newcastle, but he fired well over the bar when well placed.
On the hour mark, Ange made a triple change, introducing Heung-Min Son, James Maddison, and Yves Bissouma for Werner, Sarr, and Bergvall. The withdrawal of Bergvall resulted in boos from the Spurs fans.
Despite the changes, Spurs struggled to create clear-cut chances. Maddison drove inside from a short corner and shot just wide with ten minutes left. Moments later, Spurs had their best opportunity of the game, but Johnson crossed when he should have shot, and Reguilon shot when he should have crossed.
In the end, it was Newcastle who emerged victorious, condemning Spurs to yet another defeat. The effort and endeavour were commendable, but the team’s inability to create clear-cut chances was a major concern and one for Postecoglou to be worried about.
