Newcastle v Tottenham LIVE: Result and final score from Premier League after Alexander Isak restores lead
Follow all the action from St. James' Park as Newcastle take on Tottenham
Alexander Isak scored the winner for Newcastle United with a simple tap-in as they weathered a storm from visiting Tottenham Hotspur to secure a 2-1 Premier League win in an entertaining game at St James’ Park on Sunday.
Harvey Barnes’ first-half opener for Newcastle was cancelled out by a Dan Burn own goal after the break as Spurs dominated the chances in the second period but spurned numerous openings and were beaten by a lightning-quick break from the hosts.
Joelinton’s defence-splitting pass was perfect for Jacob Murphy who, after drawing out keeper Guglielmo Vicario, laid the ball on a plate for Isak to secure the three points for manager Eddie Howe’s side, who remain unbeaten at home since January.
Adding to Newcastle’s delight, their Italian midfielder Sandro Tonali made his first league appearance since being handed a 10-month ban for a breach of betting rules and received a rapturous reception from the home supporters.
Newcastle United vs Tottenham Hotspur
NEWCASTLE UNITED SUBSTITUTES: Martin Dubravka, Alex Murphy, Kieran Trippier, Lewis Hall, Matt Targett, Sandro Tonali, Jacob Murphy, Miguel Almiron, William Osula.
Newcastle United vs Tottenham Hotspur
NEWCASTLE UNITED (4-3-3): Nick Pope; Lloyd Kelly, Dan Burn, Emil Krafth, Tino Livramento; Joelinton, Bruno Guimaraes, Sean Longstaff; Anthony Gordon, Alexander Isak, Harvey Barnes.
Newcastle United vs Tottenham Hotspur
Newcastle won the last Premier League meeting between the clubs, emerging victorious 4-0 at St. James' Park last season. Alexander Isak led the Magpies with goals in the 30th and 51st minute. Anthony Gordon and Fabian Schar were also on target. In fact, the Toon are in the midst of a nine-match home unbeaten streak (W5 D4 L0) dating back to February's fixture against Luton Town. Tottenham played out a draw in their only prior league contest away from home this season.
Newcastle United vs Tottenham Hotspur
Good afternoon everyone, and welcome to this live text coverage of Newcastle United v Tottenham from the Premier League's final weekend before the international break. The Magpies host Spurs at St. James' Park in a meeting of teams who have yet to be defeated so far this season. Both sides have a win and a draw a-piece. Tottenham's last league match saw them triumph 4-0 over Everton at home. Newcastle earned a point in their last Premier League match, drawing 1-1 at the Vitality Stadium against Bournemouth. They survived a late disallowed goal scare from the hosts in a contentious outing where Joelinton's clothesline starred.
Newcastle United vs Tottenham Hotspur
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Newcastle United vs Tottenham Hotspur
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