More misery for Tottenham as in-form Newcastle fight back to secure victory

Newcastle came from behind to clinch a fifth straight Premier League win and inflict more pain on Ange Postecoglou’s depleted Tottenham.

Spurs, who were without 11 players, went ahead after four minutes through Dominic Solanke but their celebrations were short-lived with Anthony Gordon able to equalise in the sixth minute.

There was an element of controversy about the leveller after Joelinton handled in the build-up, but VAR allowed the goal to stand and Eddie Howe’s men claimed all three points thanks to Alexander Isak’s 14th goal of the season before half-time.

Tottenham had won this fixture 4-1 against an injury-ravaged Newcastle last season, but this time they were depleted, and illness to Fraser Forster meant third-choice goalkeeper Brandon Austin made his first appearance for the club.

Postecoglou named captain Son Heung-min and James Maddison on the bench and watched Spurs make the perfect start after four minutes.

Lucas Bergvall, one of five players recalled, carried the ball forward before Pedro Porro superbly crossed in for Solanke to head into the bottom corner.

Solanke’s 11th goal of the campaign occurred in front of new England boss Thomas Tuchel, who watched another Three Lions international find the net two minutes later.

Newcastle winger Gordon arrowed an effort into the bottom corner for his fifth strike of the season, but it was mired in controversy.

Gordon got away from Radu Dragusin after Joelinton intercepted Lucas Bergvall’s pass with his hand and yet a quick VAR check deemed the contact of the Newcastle midfielder to be accidental.

A furious Postecoglou stood with his arms outstretched in disbelief before cheers from the home fans greeted the booking of Dan Burn for a cynical foul on Dejan