On a warm evening at St. James’ Park, Newcastle United hosted Tottenham Hotspur in a highly anticipated Premier League clash. Both teams were eager to secure three points, with Newcastle looking to build on their strong start to the season and Tottenham aiming to climb the league table. The atmosphere was electric, with over 52,000 fans packed into the historic stadium, ready to witness what would be a thrilling match.
Newcastle United vs Tottenham Hotspur Head to Head
Historically, Newcastle and Tottenham have had a competitive rivalry, with both clubs enjoying periods of dominance. Going into this match, Tottenham held a slight edge in recent encounters, but Newcastle’s resurgence under their current manager had made them a formidable force, especially at home. This match was expected to be closely contested, with both sides possessing the firepower to outscore the other.
Newcastle United vs Tottenham Hotspur Lineups
Check the Newcastle United vs Tottenham Hotspur lineups today (Sep 1, 2024)
Newcastle United (4-3-3):
Manager: Eddie Howe
- GK: Nick Pope
- RB: Tino Livramento
- CB: Emil Krafth
- CB: Dan Burn
- LB: Lloyd Kelly (68′ off, Lewis Hall on)
- CM: Sean Longstaff (68′ off, Sandro Tonali on)
- CM: Bruno Guimarães
- CM: Joelinton
- RW: Anthony Gordon (90+4′ off, Miguel Almirón on)
- ST: Alexander Isak
- LW: Harvey Barnes (61′ off, Jacob Murphy on)
Tottenham Hotspur (4-2-3-1):
Manager: Ange Postecoglou
- GK: Guglielmo Vicario
- RB: Pedro Porro
- CB: Cristian Romero
- CB: Radu Dragusin
- LB: Destiny Udogie
- CM: Yves Bissouma (82′ off, Rodrigo Bentancur on)
- CM: Pape Sarr (46′ off, Brennan Johnson on)
- RW: Dejan Kulusevski
- CAM: James Maddison (82′ off, Lucas Bergvall on)
- LW: Wilson Odobert (74′ off, Timo Werner on)
- ST: Son Heung-Min
Newcastle United vs Tottenham Hotspur First Half
The match kicked off with both teams displaying a high tempo, eager to take control. Newcastle, buoyed by their passionate home support, were the first to make their mark. After a series of probing attacks, they broke the deadlock in the 37th minute. A precise cross from Lloyd Kelly found Harvey Barnes in the center of the box, who calmly slotted the ball into the bottom right corner, giving Newcastle a 1-0 lead.
Tottenham responded with urgency, creating several chances, but were unable to find the back of the net. The half ended with Newcastle holding a slender 1-0 lead, but the game was far from over.
Newcastle United vs Tottenham Hotspur Half-Time Score: Newcastle United 1, Tottenham Hotspur 0
Newcastle United vs Tottenham Hotspur Second Half
Tottenham came out of the break with renewed vigor, and their efforts paid off in the 56th minute. A well-worked move led to Brennan Johnson’s shot being saved by Nick Pope, only for the ball to ricochet off Dan Burn and into his own net. The unfortunate own goal leveled the score at 1-1, setting the stage for a tense final 30 minutes.
Newcastle refused to be discouraged and continued to press forward. Their persistence was rewarded in the 78th minute when substitute Jacob Murphy, who had been lively since coming on, set up Alexander Isak with a pinpoint pass. Isak made no mistake, finishing from close range to restore Newcastle’s lead.
Tottenham threw everything forward in search of an equalizer, but Newcastle’s defense held firm. In the dying minutes, Spurs had a series of corners and shots, but Nick Pope and his defenders were equal to the task. Despite the pressure, Newcastle managed to see out the game, securing a crucial 2-1 victory.
Newcastle United vs Tottenham Hotspur Full-Time Score: Newcastle United 2, Tottenham Hotspur 1
Newcastle United vs Tottenham Hotspur Stats
Here is the Newcastle United vs Tottenham Hotspur stats below.
- Goals: Newcastle United 2 (Barnes 37’, Isak 78’) – Tottenham Hotspur 1 (Burn OG 56’)
- Possession: Newcastle United 48% – Tottenham Hotspur 52%
- Shots: Newcastle United 14 (8 on target) – Tottenham Hotspur 18 (10 on target)
- Corners: Newcastle United 6 – Tottenham Hotspur 10
- Fouls: Newcastle United 14 – Tottenham Hotspur 15
- Yellow Cards: Newcastle United 4 (Longstaff 41’, Kelly 28’, Guimarães 58’, Joelinton 45+2’) – Tottenham Hotspur 4 (Sarr 34’, Bissouma 48’, Maddison 68’, Bentancur 84’)
Newcastle United vs Tottenham Hotspur Timeline
- 37′ – Goal! Harvey Barnes scores for Newcastle United, assisted by Lloyd Kelly. (1-0)
- 56′ – Own Goal by Dan Burn. Tottenham Hotspur equalizes. (1-1)
- 58′ – Yellow Card for Bruno Guimarães (Newcastle).
- 68′ – Substitutions for Newcastle: Lloyd Kelly and Sean Longstaff off; Lewis Hall and Sandro Tonali on.
- 78′ – Goal! Alexander Isak scores for Newcastle United, assisted by Jacob Murphy. (2-1)
- 82′ – Double Substitution for Tottenham: James Maddison and Yves Bissouma off; Lucas Bergvall and Rodrigo Bentancur on.
- 84′ – Yellow Card for Rodrigo Bentancur (Tottenham).
- 90+4′ – Substitution for Newcastle: Anthony Gordon off; Miguel Almirón on.
Newcastle United vs Tottenham Hotspur Man of the Match
Alexander Isak (Newcastle United)
Isak’s decisive goal in the 78th minute proved to be the match-winner, capping off an excellent performance by the striker. His movement, strength, and finishing were a constant threat to the Tottenham defense, and his ability to deliver in crucial moments earned him the Man of the Match accolade.
Newcastle United secured a vital victory against Tottenham Hotspur, continuing their strong form at home. The win sees them solidify their position in the top half of the Premier League table, while Tottenham will be left to reflect on missed opportunities. For the fans at St. James’ Park, it was an evening to remember as their team showed resilience and quality to claim all three points.
