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
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
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Newcastle United vs Tottenham Hotspur
Both teams are back in action on Thursday in the Premier League. Newcastle face struggling Everton on the road, while Tottenham host Manchester United.
Newcastle United vs Tottenham Hotspur
Newcastle take a huge stride towards securing Champions League football with an outstanding performance to defeat Tottenham 6-1 at St James' Park. The Magpies did the damage in an incredible 21-minute spell in the first half, scoring five goals. Jacob Murphy got his side on their way by converting a rebound before Joelinton notched a second. Murphy scored a stunner from distance to notch Newcastle's third within nine minutes. Alexander Isak found the net twice in two minutes to pour on the agony for the visitors. Harry Kane got a goal back early in the second half for Spurs, but Callum Wilson restored the five-goal advantage with his first touch to ensure that the Magpies ended the game on a high note.
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