Newcastle vs Tottenham LIVE: Premier League score and updates after Isak, Murphy and Joelinton goals
The fight for Champions League places sees Spurs head to Newcastle
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Follow live coverage as Newcastle United face Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League today.
In the battle for the top four and a Champions League spot for next term, this fixture could prove pivotal with the teams fourth and fifth respectively ahead of kick-off. Barring an absolute drubbing for the hosts that’s how they’ll finish the day too, but Spurs will want to make up ground with a win given the Magpies have a game in hand still.
Defeat last time out for Eddie Howe’s side came in the shape of a surprise 3-0 beating at Aston Villa, while Spurs again showed their fragility with a 3-2 home loss to Bournemouth.
We will bring you all the action and updates from today's game in the live blog below:
Newcastle United vs Tottenham Hotspur
Newcastle build down the right flank and former Tottenham full-back Tripper lifts a cross into the box that is repelled behind for a corner.
Newcastle United vs Tottenham Hotspur
Spurs are all over the place after Newcastle's fast start to the contest. The Magpies can simply manage the game from this point.
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