Premier League · Matchweek 2
Tottenham vs Newcastle
Sat 29 Aug, 17:30 UK · Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
Tottenham0–2
NewcastleTottenham Hotspur
- 🟨 3' Micky van de Ven
Newcastle United
- ⚽ 62' Anthony Elanga – assist Amar Dedic
- ⚽ 72' Yoane Wissa – assist Nick Woltemade
- 🟨 13' Nico González
- 🟨 79' Sven Botman
Tottenham must respond after their 3-0 thrashing by Brentford
Spurs were outplayed in a 3-0 opening defeat, while Newcastle earned an impressive 2-2 draw with Liverpool. Saturday's clash pits a home side under pressure against visitors in fine form.
- Spurs lacked structure in midfield in their opener.
- Newcastle have pace in Elanga and Barnes to exploit Spurs' high defensive line.
- Wissa started at centre-forward and was involved in both Newcastle goals.
Starting lineups
Tottenham4-2-3-1
- GK
- A. Kinsky
- DEF
- Archie Gray, J.P. van Hecke, Marcos Senesi, Andy Robertson
- MID
- Sandro Tonali, Lucas Bergvall, Mikey Moore, C. Gallagher, Mathys Tel
- FWD
- Richarlison
The line-up is based on predicted teams and will be updated as team news emerges.
Newcastle4-2-3-1
- GK
- L. Hornícek
- DEF
- Amar Dedic, Malick Thiaw, Sven Botman, Lewis Hall
- MID
- Sean Steur, Lewis Miley, A. Elanga, Yoane Wissa, Harvey Barnes
- FWD
- William Osula
The line-up is based on predicted teams and will be updated as team news emerges.
Our prediction
Over 2.5 goals · Goals
Newcastle's opener produced four goals, and Spurs concede big chances even with a numerical advantage.
Newcastle to win · Match
Form and confidence favour the visitors following Spurs' crisis.
Yoane Wissa to score at any time · Goalscorer
Started up front against Liverpool and faces a shaken Spurs defence.
Tottenham 1–2 Newcastle