Son Heung-min scores late winner as Tottenham beat Newcastle

Spurs moved second in the Premier League

Mauricio Pochettino asks Tottenham fans to be patient

Son Heung-Min scored his second goal in four days as Tottenham eventually saw off battling Newcastle 1-0 at Wembley and leapfrogged Manchester City into second place in the Premier League.

Just when it looked like Spurs might register their first draw this season, Son fired an 83rd-minute shot from outside the area which somehow crept under goalkeeper Martin Dubravka to put them four points behind Liverpool who play on Monday.

It was Son's ninth goal in his past 10 appearances for Tottenham and a cruel blow for Newcastle who looked to have done enough to earn a point before the keeper's howler.

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[2 February 2019 11:18 · Vithushan Ehantharajah]

Good morning and welcome to our live coverage of Tottenham Hotspur vs Newcastle United in the Premier League.

Kick-off is at 12.30 and we will be bringing you the latest team news in around ten minutes. 

[2 February 2019 11:31 · Michael Jones]

Tottenham vs Newcastle

Team news

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[2 February 2019 11:44 · Michael Jones]

Tottenham vs Newcastle

Team news

​Spurs make three changes to the starting line up that lined up against Watford. Serge Aurier, Danny Rose and Fernando Llorente drop out as Kieran Trippier, Erik Lamela and Lucas Moura come in.

Newcastle name an unchanged side to the team that beat Manchester City during the week. New signing Antonio Barreca is on the bench but record signing Miguel Almiron is unavailable due to visa issues.  

[2 February 2019 11:56 · Michael Jones]

Following the mid-week games, where Liverpool and Manchester City both dropped points, Tottenham find themselves back in the title race.

They're only two points behind City and seven behind Liverpool. A win today would send them into second place, at least until Man City face Arsenal tomorrow. 

As for Newcastle they've had a good week. They came from behind to beat Man City 2-1 on Tuesday and made their record signing in Miguel Almiron on deadline day.

Can they ride their high to earn a result against Tottenham today?

[2 February 2019 12:01 · Michael Jones]

Spurs are again without captain and star striker Harry Kane after he injured his ankle against Manchester United on 13th January.

However manager Mauricio Pochettino is happy with how Kane is recovering but does not know when the striker will be back.

He said: "I cannot tell you if he is ahead of schedule or not. We assess him day-by-day.

"He is showing on his social media that he looks strong and very fit and very well, running and doing exercises.

"You know him very well, he is very strong and is a guy that puts 200% in to be back as soon as possible.

"He's determined to try and recover as soon as possible and be available as soon as possible. We will see, we need to assess day-by-day, week-by-week but we are happy with how he is recovering."

[2 February 2019 12:08 · Michael Jones]

The players are out on the Wembley pitch going through their warm ups.

The newest one includes dodging ice and snow that's falling off the Wembley roof.

Oh and it's Harry Winks' birthday!

[2 February 2019 12:13 · Michael Jones]

Jan Vertonghen makes his 200th Premier League appearance today. What kind of impact will he have on Tottenham's title chances? 

[2 February 2019 12:31 · Michael Jones]

Spurs 0 - 0 Newcastle

Tottenham start the match, they work the ball calmly around the back before sending it long, Newcastle return the favour as they clear it out of their half and then press forward. 

[2 February 2019 12:33 · Michael Jones]

3 mins: Spurs 0 - 0 Newcastle

Son does some fancy footwork out on the wide left, he gives the ball to Vertonghen to get it into the box but Newcastle hold strong and deflect the ball back out to Soon. Son runs with it to the byline before squaring it across goal but Dubravka grabs hold of the ball. 

[2 February 2019 12:36 · Michael Jones]

6 mins: Spurs 0 - 0 Newcastle

Newcastle play the ball out to Matt Ritchie at left back. He boots the ball long up-field searching for Atsu but the Newcastle forward is offside.