Joelinton sent Bentancur flying after he appeared to headbutt Saint-Maximin
Tottenham welcomed Newcastle United to north London for their Premier League clash on Sunday afternoon.
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Tottenham fight back to thrash Newcastle to boost top-four hopes
Tottenham clinically swept aside Newcastle with an emphatic 5-1 victory which catapulted them into the top four in front of their home crowd in the Premier League on Sunday. Fabian Schar put Newcastle ahead, but a Spurs onslaught wasn’t far away with Ben Davies levelling the scores before the break. A quick-fire double from Matt Doherty and Son Heung-Min early in the second half was rounded off by Emerson Royal and substitute Steven Bergwijn as Spurs ran riot.
Schar dominant, Willock lively - Newcastle United half-time ratings at Spurs
Newcastle went in at the break with their Premier League clash with Spurs level at 1-1. The Magpies started brightly, with Allan Saint-Maximin winning a free-kick on the left, although Matt Targett's cross was easily defended.
Newcastle United fans impressed by line-up for Spurs with understanding for Bruno omission
Eddie Howe has made a trio of changes to the Newcastle United side from the one that lost to Everton last time out. He will be hoping his players can re-find the form that helped them away from the relegation zone against Tottenham as they look to get back to winning ways.
Tottenham vs Newcastle United team news as Saint-Maximin starts, Bruno on bench
Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe handed Jonjo Shelvey the captain's armband on his return from illness at Spurs. The Magpies went with the former Charlton Athletic man, Joe Willock and Joelinton in midfield while Allan Saint-Maximin was back in the starting line-up.
Tottenham 0-1 Newcastle: resultado, resumen y goles
40' Decisión del VAR: Gol Newcastle United — Tottenham Hotspur 0-1 Newcastle United (Fabian Schär).
Tottenham vs Newcastle predicted line-ups: Team news ahead of Premier League fixture today
Newcastle head coach Eddie Howe has turned things round since taking the job
Insider now reveals doubt behind-scenes over Newcastle ace
According to insider Dean Jones, some of the top brass at Newcastle is not convinced of centre-back Fabian Schar despite manager Eddie Howe’s consistent selection of the Swiss defender.