Newcastle United vs Tottenham Hotspur: Match Overview
Newcastle United secured a dominant 4-0 victory over Tottenham Hotspur at St James’ Park taking a significant step towards European qualification.
The Magpies capitalized on poor Spurs defending with Alexander Isak and Anthony Gordon netting within minutes of each other in the first half.
Isak continued to trouble Tottenham after the break adding another goal early in the second half before Fabian Schar sealed the win with a late header.
Eddie Howe’s tactical adjustments paid dividends as Newcastle’s three-at-the-back formation proved effective in stifling Spurs’ attack and creating numerous scoring opportunities.
The result sees Newcastle maintain their momentum towards European contention, while Spurs were left reeling from a comprehensive defeat.
Newcastle United Player Ratings
Martin Dubravka – 6/10: Had a quiet game overall, but had one nervy moment with a spillage.
Emil Krafth – 7/10: Despite playing out of position, Krafth looked comfortable in the back three and contributed well defensively.
Fabian Schar – 9/10: Impressive performance with excellent passes, defensive solidity, and a late goal to cap off a standout display.
Dan Burn – 6/10: Apart from a potential penalty incident, Burn put in a solid defensive shift and posed a threat in the opposition box.
Jacob Murphy – 6/10: Provided width down the right flank and contributed defensively when needed.
Sean Longstaff – 7/10: Worked well alongside Guimaraes in midfield, showcasing industry and stability.
Bruno Guimaraes – 8/10: Controlled the midfield, set up a goal, and dominated proceedings with his passing and tackling.
Elliot Anderson – 8/10: A promising display from the youngster, lively in attack and effective on the left flank.
Anthony Gordon – 8/10: Troubled the Spurs defense, assisting one goal and scoring another, particularly dangerous when drifting into central areas.
Alexander Isak – 9/10: A standout performance, causing constant problems for Tottenham’s defense with two well-taken goals.
Harvey Barnes – 7/10: Showed flashes of quality with neat touches and passes, though somewhat overshadowed by his attacking counterparts.
Substitutes
Tino Livramento (77 for Murphy) – 6/10: Made a decent impact after coming on, contributing to the team’s efforts.
Lewis Hall (89 for Barnes) – N/A: Not enough time to make a significant impact.
Matt Ritchie (89′ for Anderson) – N/A: Substituted late in the game, and didn’t have much time to influence proceedings.
Joe White (90+3′ for Guimaraes) – N/A: Late substitution to run down the clock.
Paul Dummett (90+3′ for Schar) – N/A: Another late substitution to see out the game.
Tottenham Hotspur Player Ratings
Guglielmo Vicario – 5/10: Made questionable decisions and struggled with aerial balls, contributing to Tottenham’s defensive woes.
Pedro Porro – 4/10: Gifted Newcastle their second goal with a poor back pass and was exposed defensively before being substituted due to injury.
Cristian Romero – 3/10: Showed rashness with needless challenges and was caught out of position for Newcastle’s opening goal.
Micky van de Ven – 2/10: Endured a nightmare performance, being caught out multiple times and failing to deal with Newcastle’s attacking threats.
Destiny Udogie – 5/10: Made a crucial intervention but struggled to contain Newcastle’s attackers, particularly Gordon.
Yves Bissouma – 5/10: Booked early and failed to assert control in midfield.
Rodrigo Bentancur – 5/10: Unable to influence the game before being substituted.
Brennan Johnson – 6/10: Had his threat nullified by Newcastle’s defensive setup.
James Maddison – 6/10: Looked lively but lacked accuracy in his passing and finishing.
Timo Werner – 4/10: Wasteful in front of goal and lacked a cutting edge.
Son Heung-min – 5/10: Withdrawn early and struggled to make an impact in the game.
Substitutes
Emerson Royal – 5/10: Failed to improve Tottenham’s defense after coming on.
Pape Matar Sarr – 5/10: Had little impact after being introduced.
Dejan Kulusevski – 6/10: Showed some promise but couldn’t change the game’s outcome.
Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg – 5/10: Unable to make a significant impact after coming on.
Giovani Lo Celso – 6/10: Provided energy but couldn’t turn the tide for Tottenham.