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Tottenham vs Newcastle LIVE!

Depleted Tottenham were narrowly edged out 2-1 at home by Newcastle on Saturday lunchtime to continue their struggles into 2025. Spurs were missing a total of 10 senior players due to a combination of injury, illness and suspension, but still took an early lead against one of the Premier League’s most in-form sides thanks to a deft header from Dominic Solanke in front of watching new England boss Thomas Tuchel.

However, Newcastle were level just 140 seconds later in controversial circumstances at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, when Bruno Guimaraes teed up Anthony Gordon after Lucas Bergvall’s attempted pass out from the back had hit the hand of Joelinton. Referee Andy Madley did not give a free-kick and VAR Chris Kavanagh backed up that decision, leaving Ange Postecoglou the “angriest he’s ever been” in his career as he insisted Spurs would have won on a “fair and even playing ground”.

Alexander Isak netted what proved to be the winning goal before half-time as he scored for the seventh league game running, with a spirited display after the interval not enough for Spurs with their woeful recent league record now standing at just one win in eight matches. Follow Tottenham vs Newcastle reaction live below!

Tottenham vs Newcastle highlights

• GOAL! Isak taps home winner before interval

• GOAL! Gordon equaliser stands despite Joelinton handball

• GOAL! Solanke heads Spurs in front early

Tottenham 1-2 Newcastle

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Standard Sport‘s Dan Kilpatrick at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

Spurs are now winless in six home games and could be 13th by the end of the afternoon.

And yet in the circumstances, that felt like a spirited effort against an in-form Newcastle, who equalised controversially.

If nothing else, the players are still playing for Postecoglou in rough circumstances.

Tottenham 1-2 Newcastle

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Full-time

Tottenham 1-2 Newcastle

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103 mins: Still we play on at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium!

Newcastle’s players are perplexed and asking referee Andy Madley where this extra time is coming from.

Tottenham 1-2 Newcastle

14:28

98 mins: Yet another pinpoint Porro cross is headed on target by Solanke, who pulls away from Kelly.

But it’s held by Dubravka.

Tottenham 1-2 Newcastle

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96 mins: Newcastle are looking to wind down the clock now after earning another late corner.

Time running out for depleted Spurs despite their spirited second-half effort.

Tottenham 1-2 Newcastle

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95 mins: Another solid stop from Austin from an inventive Barnes effort.

Tottenham’s debutant in goal has been awarded man-of-the-match honours by Ally McCoist on TNT Sports...

Tottenham 1-2 Newcastle

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94 mins: The late Spurs pressure quickly resumes as Livramento hacks away at a Johnson cross from the right.

Kulusevski’s ball is then headed by Solanke and lands on the roof of the net.

Did a sprawling Dubravka get a fingertip to that?

Tottenham 1-2 Newcastle

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92 mins: A really unfortunate sight for Newcastle as an injured Botman limps off on his first appearance since last March.

Lloyd Kelly is on in that Newcastle defence.

Tottenham 1-2 Newcastle

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89 mins: Television cameras show that Tuchel has now left the building as he heads down to the Amex for Brighton vs Arsenal.

The new England boss is going to miss TEN minutes of stoppage time, which seems rather excessive.

Plenty of time left here for spirited Tottenham to grab a late equaliser...

Tottenham 1-2 Newcastle

14:19

Standard Sport‘s Dan Kilpatrick at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

Spurs are pushing for a leveller here and the crowd is right behind them.

This is a spirited and encouraging rally from Postecoglou's remaining players in the circumstances.

Tottenham 1-2 Newcastle

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85 mins: Isak is angry with Gray and Reguilon for trying to hurry him off the pitch as his number goes up, with Burn okay to continue after some treatment.

Murphy also heads off, with Sean Longstaff and Joe Willock entering the fray.

Newcastle looking to take back some control of that midfield as they are hanging on a tad here.

Isak was booked for his delayed exit, by the way.

Tottenham 1-2 Newcastle

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84 mins: Confident goalkeeping from Dubravka to meet another Spurs cross, but he’s wiped out Burn in the process and the referee quickly stops play.

Tottenham 1-2 Newcastle

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82 mins: How have Spurs not scored?!

Johnson and Reguilon both slam powerful low cross/shots across the six-yard box but neither are turned home.

Great work from Son to set up that incredible passage of play.

Newcastle are properly under the cosh here...

Tottenham 1-2 Newcastle

14:11 , George Flood

80 mins: Maddison’s free-kick delivery is headed behind by Livramento.

Spurs take a short corner and Maddison whips a delicious effort agonisingly wide of the back post.

What a goal that would have been.

Tottenham 1-2 Newcastle

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79 mins: Maddison looks to play a neat one-two with Solanke and is blocked off unceremoniously by Botman, leading to a Spurs free-kick in a dangerous position just outside the box.

Tottenham 1-2 Newcastle

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77 mins: Joelinton is down for Newcastle, perhaps feeling the effects of an earlier tussle with Bissouma.

Gordon’s nose is bleeding again and he’s being replaced now anyway.

On comes Harvey Barnes for Newcastle.

Tottenham 1-2 Newcastle

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75 mins: Spurs are clearly in the ascendancy and hunting an equaliser as we enter the final 15 minutes.

But they aren't testing Dubravka despite plenty of pressure and dangerous balls into the box.

Tottenham 1-2 Newcastle

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73 mins: Joelinton roars in frustration at referee Andy Madley, who books the Brazilian for a challenge on Son.

The man in the middle makes it clear in no uncertain terms that the yellow card is for persistent fouling.

Tottenham 1-2 Newcastle

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70 mins: The end-to-end nature of this second half continues with a superb ball from Newcastle trying to release Gordon.

But Spurs are quickly back in the ascendancy, with Kulusevski particularly impressing.

Should Johnson have carried on his run there?

Tottenham 1-2 Newcastle

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69 mins: Thankfully for Spurs, Austin is up after some attention and looks fine to continue.

Kulusevski just can’t control a fine ball into the box from the right flank and a promising attack is halted in its tracks.

Tottenham 1-2 Newcastle

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67 mins: Austin makes a brilliant take at the second attempt as Newcastle deliver the ball in towards centre-backs Burn and Botman.

Worryingly for Spurs, he stays down having seemingly had the wind taken out of him.

Alfie Whiteman is the fourth-string ‘keeper on the bench for Tottenham.

Tottenham 1-2 Newcastle

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Standard Sport‘s Dan Kilpatrick at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

There were loud boos for Postecoglou's decision to replace Bergvall, who has impressed, with Maddison on the hour.

It's not the first time the head coach has been jeered for replacing the Swede - the same thing happened at Coventry in the Carabao Cup - but it does suggest frustration turning towards Postecoglou.

Tottenham 1-2 Newcastle

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64 mins: Maddison and Son are quickly into the thick of the action for Tottenham.

Still a great pace to this game as the ball zips quickly from end to end.

Tottenham 1-2 Newcastle

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61 mins: Gordon is back on his feet as he heads off the pitch but will need a new shirt and shorts.

Sarr, Bergvall and Werner make way for Bissouma, Maddison and Son.

Bergvall has had a strong start to this second half and the fans aren’t happy with his withdrawal by Postecoglou.

Tottenham 1-2 Newcastle

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58 mins: Gordon is being patched up by the Newcastle physios now after being left bloodied by a painful collision with Kulusevski’s shoulder.

Newcastle wanted a penalty, but that was purely accidental.

Spurs call for the cavalry with Maddison, Son and Bissouma all about to come on.

Tottenham 1-2 Newcastle

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Standard Sport‘s Dan Kilpatrick at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

Spurs now with a back five of Austin, Porro, Spence, Gray and Reguilon after Dragusin went off, presumably still feeling the effects of this week's sickness bug.

Dare I say if they get anything from this game it will be a minor miracle.

Tottenham 1-2 Newcastle

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58 mins: A really encouraging few minutes from Tottenham as they rack up corner and corner but can’t make them pay off.

But suddenly Newcastle counter and Gray makes an important block from Tonali’s effort before Gordon lashes the rebound high into the stands.

Tottenham 1-2 Newcastle

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55 mins: Johnson smashes against the post from a very difficult angle after a strong low one-handed save from Dubravka to deny Sarr.

Kulusevski has a third effort in quick succession that is blocked behind for a corner, which is being taken by Reguilon.

Tottenham 1-2 Newcastle

13:45 , George Flood

54 mins: A decent attacking period now for Tottenham as stand-in captain Kulusevski’s dangerous ball is repelled inside the box.

The home crowd are getting into this now, with Bergvall rewarded for some very persistent play.

Tottenham 1-2 Newcastle

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51 mins: The unconventional Gray and Spence centre-back partnership is already being tested here as the latter wins a free-kick under pressure and then does well with a challenge to block from Hall for a corner.

Austin ends up with another confident claim as Newcastle try to turn the screw once more.

Tottenham 1-2 Newcastle

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47 mins: Early second-half drama as Solanke clatters into Dubravka as he declines to go with his head trying to connect with a cross from the right before Sarr fires the rebound off target.

It’s a clear foul by Solanke on the goalkeeper, but the VAR will also check an alleged handball against I think Livramento.

No spot-kick.

Tottenham 1-2 Newcastle

13:37 , George Flood

Back underway in north London.

Tottenham are sending on Sergio Reguilon at half-time, with Dragusin - one of the Spurs players rumoured to have struggled with illness this week - heading off.

He’s going to play at left-back I think, with Spence moving to centre-half along with Gray.

An already makeshift defence gets even more makeshift.

A huge ask for that duo up against Isak and Gordon.

Isak continues remarkable scoring streak

13:32 , George Flood

The best all-round striker in the Premier League at the moment?

Tottenham 1-2 Newcastle

13:24

Standard Sport‘s Dan Kilpatrick at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

Spurs are halfway to letting another home lead slip but their depleted side has had some bright moments.

Newcastle increasingly feel in control of the midfield, so you wonder if Bissouma could be among the first subs for the hosts.

Tottenham 1-2 Newcastle

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Half-time

A smattering of boos from the home fans as Spurs trudge in at the interval, having seen their early lead quickly disintegrate.

Tottenham 1-2 Newcastle

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48 mins: Another enticing Porro cross is delivered to the back post from the Tottenham right, but Livramento clears behind before Werner can connect.

Another huge error from Spurs then almost opens the door wide as Newcastle counter at speed.

Tottenham 1-2 Newcastle

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47 mins: A lovely first-time pass from Isak almost releases Joelinton after the Swede was found by the influential Bruno Guimaraes.

But he just can’t connect with it and Gray shepherds the ball back to Austin.

Tottenham 1-2 Newcastle

13:16 , George Flood

45 mins: Joelinton should do better with another Newcastle chance before we enter four minutes of stoppage time at the end of this breathless first half.

The visitors are in firm control now with depleted Tottenham error-prone and in need of the break to reset.

Tottenham 1-2 Newcastle

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43 mins: The mistakes are really starting to creep in now for nervy and depleted Tottenham with half-time looming.

Dragusin the guilty party before Newcastle pour forward again, with Bruno Guimaraes running the show.

Gordon’s latest low effort is deflected wide for another corner.

Tottenham 1-2 Newcastle

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Standard Sport‘s Dan Kilpatrick at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

Newcastle have mainly attacked down Spurs' right but the goal comes after they switch it up.

Murphy's low cross was a good one and Dragusin’s touch only helped it into Isak's path.

GOAL! Tottenham 1-2 Newcastle | Alexander Isak 38'

13:09 , George Flood

38 mins: Newcastle have come from behind to lead!

It’s another brilliant passing move, with Gray playing Murphy onside as he delivers another low ball into the six-yard box that is touched by Dragusin before being finished off by Isak.

Another goal for the Swede.

Tottenham 1-1 Newcastle

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Standard Sport‘s Dan Kilpatrick at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

This game has settled down after a fast start, with Newcastle looking the more dangerous in possession but Spurs a threat on the counter.

You feel, really, that Spurs need to score a couple more times to win this game given the threat of Isak and Gordon against a depleted back five.

Tottenham 1-1 Newcastle

13:07

33 mins: Newcastle are trying to put huge pressure on Spurs debutant Austin with these corner deliveries, but he’s standing up to the challenge at the moment.

He’s being well protected by his team-mates, who are battling to keep the red and blue shirts away from him with the referee also quick to blow his whistle.

Tottenham 1-1 Newcastle

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31 mins: That should be 2-1 to Newcastle!

A lovely incisive move from the visitors ends with another dangerous low ball into the six-yard box from Murphy - who catches Spence sleeping - which is steered wide from close range by Isak, who should have done much better with that.

Gordon is furious as he had a tap-in at the back post.

A huge let-off for Tottenham.

Tottenham 1-1 Newcastle

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30 mins: Newcastle are starting to play some nice football here and Tonali is increasingly influential through midfield.

Another corner is cleared by Porro and deflects behind off Botman for a goal kick.

Tottenham 1-1 Newcastle

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27 mins: Newcastle earn themselves another corner, with Solanke making a block to set Spurs away on the counter.

Gordon gets back to defend diligently before Porro whistles a ferocious effort over the crossbar.

Tottenham 1-1 Newcastle

12:57

Standard Sport‘s Dan Kilpatrick at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

There is a case that Austin should have got closer to Gordon's finish from that angle but he's settled well on his long-awaited first appearance for Spurs.

His distribution has been good and the 25-year-old has done well to claim a couple of Newcastle set-pieces while being crowded out.

Tottenham 1-1 Newcastle

12:56 , George Flood

25 mins: Dan Burn, already on an early yellow card for that foul on Solanke, is already walking a disciplinary tightrope in this first half as he is whistled for handball after blocking a Kulusevski pass as Spurs counter.

One more transgression and he could well be off.

Tottenham 1-1 Newcastle

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22 mins: That’s a wicked low delivery from the right by Murphy, but no Newcastle players gamble inside the six-yard box and Spurs escape.

Tottenham 1-1 Newcastle

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20 mins: Tottenham can’t make the most of a corner at one end before Newcastle counter and Bruno Guimaraes finds Isak, who plays in Gordon for another low strike that this time is parried behind by Austin.

Austin manages to punch clear the corner and wins a free-kick.

Tottenham 1-1 Newcastle

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Here’s the explanation from the Premier League Match Centre regarding why that controversial Newcastle equaliser was allowed to stand...

Tottenham 1-1 Newcastle

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Talk about a quick response.

And it feels like there will be plenty more goals to come in this one!

Tottenham 1-1 Newcastle

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15 mins: Burn becomes the first player to be cautioned this afternoon after wiping out Solanke to halt a promising Tottenham counter-attack.

Tottenham 1-1 Newcastle

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13 mins: Impossible to keep up with everything happening out there with early chances galore and meaty challenges flying in all over the place.

Austin confidently claims another high ball from a set-piece after Dragusin takes down Isak.

Tottenham 1-1 Newcastle

12:44

10 mins: As always with Tottenham, this is a ridiculously open game already and Botman makes a vital block to deny Solanke.

Replays show just how furious Postecoglou was on the touchline with that quick-fire and controversial Newcastle equaliser.

Tottenham 1-1 Newcastle

12:43

Standard Sport‘s Dan Kilpatrick at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

Joelinton's hand was presumably deemed to be in a 'natural' position by the VAR but I find it remarkable that Gordon's equaliser is deemed legitimate.

Joelinton blocked Bergvall's pass with his hand to win back possession for Newcastle.

It's in keeping with the way things are going for Spurs at the moment. Rotten luck, 1-1.

GOAL! Tottenham 1-1 Newcastle | Anthony Gordon 6'

12:38

6 mins: Newcastle are level inside two minutes! What an incredible start to this game.

Sloppy Spurs are caught playing out from the back and do not get a free-kick despite Bergvall playing the ball into the hand of Joelinton.

Bruno Guimaraes tees up Gordon for a lovely low strike that gives Austin no chance, after he had just got his confidence up by claiming a corner.

Spurs are furious and want handball against Joelinton, but the goal stands after a VAR check.

As open as you expected, this...

GOAL! Tottenham 1-0 Newcastle | Dominic Solanke 4'

12:35 , George Flood

4 mins: This was never, ever going to be 0-0 and Spurs make the perfect start!

A diving Solanke beats Botman to steer home a perfect header from Porro's brilliant cross, with Tuchel watching on.

Tottenham 0-0 Newcastle

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4 mins: Thankfully for Newcastle, Livramento looks okay to continue.

Tottenham force an early corner that is wasted horribly.

Tottenham 0-0 Newcastle

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2 mins: Trippier is already warming up for Newcastle after an early knock for Livramento, who is challenged by Werner and clatters into Bergvall.

Kick-off

12:32

Underway!

Andy Madley is today’s referee, with Chris Kavanagh on VAR duty.

Tottenham in their white home strips, with Newcastle in red and blue hoops.

This is the youngest team Spurs have named in the Premier League for a decade.

How will they fare?

Here come the players

12:26 , George Flood

Here come the teams at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium!

New England boss Thomas Tuchel is in the stands this afternoon for his first Premier League scouting mission in charge of the Three Lions.

A decent atmosphere for this lunchtime kick-off.

Tottenham vs Newcastle

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Standard Sport’s chief football correspondent Dan Kilpatrick offers his pre-match thoughts from the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium...

Postecoglou explains Son benching and Werner start

12:08 , George Flood

Speaking to TNT Sports ahead of the game, Ange Postecoglou backs Brandon Austin to make the step up on his long-awaited competitive Tottenham debut this afternoon.

He also stresses the need to take care of Spurs’ senior players who are fit, when asked about captain Heung-min Son being on the bench.

Postecoglou also backs Timo Werner’s pace to cause Newcastle problems early on in his first start since being publicly singled out for criticism by his manager and hooked at half-time during last month’s Europa League draw at Rangers.

12:05

What an opportunity for this man this afternoon.

Will Brandon Austin rise to the occasion?

Postecoglou has 'no issue' with Maddison over darts trip

12:01

James Maddison has been in the headlines this week for hitting back at a Tottenham fan that criticised him on social media for attending the World Darts Championship at Alexandra Palace.

It’s been a topic of conversation for supporters, but Ange Postecoglou insists he has no issue with it.

"Yeah, I've got no problem with that," the Australian said yesterday.

"I've got no problem with the players having lives. It's a lot different trying to play a game of football and living a life. I don't see any problem with that and I don't think it hurt him.

"He wasn't 100 per cent and it was a game where we needed someone to be 100 per cent. He was still well enough to play so it wasn't like he was bed-ridden.

"If he was bed-ridden, didn't turn up to the game and then still went to the darts, there may be an issue there. But I had no issue with that."

Botman starts on Newcastle return

11:45

It’s straight back into the Newcastle starting lineup for Sven Botman today as he makes his first appearance since last March after a long-term ACL injury.

The Dutch defender partners Dan Burn as he replaces the suspended Fabian Schar.

Elsewhere for the Magpies, Kieran Trippier makes way for Tino Livramento at right-back in Eddie Howe’s only other change from Monday night’s 2-0 victory over Manchester United at Old Trafford.

Austin makes debut for depleted Tottenham

11:36 , George Flood

So Brandon Austin does indeed make his competitive Tottenham debut today with no Fraser Forster or Guglielmo Vicario, with Alfie Whiteman his back-up on the bench.

Djed Spence does replace the injured Destiny Udogie at left-back after suspension and Radu Dragusin and Archie Gray are passed fit to continue their makeshift central defensive pairing.

Lucas Bergvall is preferred to Yves Bissouma in midfield with James Maddison and Heung-min Son also only on the bench as Dejan Kulusevski takes the captain’s armband. Pape Matar Sarr also starts with Rodrigo Bentancur banned.

Timo Werner comes into the attack as another youngster in Malachi Hardy comes onto the bench.

Newcastle lineup

11:22 , George Flood

Newcastle XI: Dubravka, Livramento, Botman, Burn, Hall, Tonali, Bruno Guimaraes, Joelinton, Murphy, Isak, Gordon

Subs: Vlachodimos, Trippier, Kelly, Almiron, Willock, Longstaff, Miley, Barnes, Osula

Tottenham lineup confirmed

11:18 , George Flood

Tottenham XI: Austin, Porro, Dragusin, Gray, Spence, Bergvall, Sarr, Kulusevski, Johnson, Solanke, Werner

Subs: Whiteman, Reguilon, Dorrington, Hardy, Bissouma, Maddison, Olusesi, Son, Lankshear

Fit-again Botman in Newcastle squad after long absence

11:12

Early confirmation from Newcastle that the fit-again Sven Botman is indeed with the travelling squad today for the first time all season...

Who is Brandon Austin?

11:03 , George Flood

It will be fascinating to see if Brandon Austin does indeed play for Tottenham today.

The 26-year-old - an English-born former United States youth international - first joined Spurs in 2015 after spells as a youngster with both Watford and Chelsea.

He graduated from the academy and was handed a new contract until 2029 back in May, but has yet to make a single competitive appearance for Tottenham as their generally third-choice homegrown option between the posts.

Austin’s only experience of senior football so far came during a loan spell in Major League Soccer (MLS) with Orlando City back in 2021, having also spent time in Denmark with Viborg FF before that.

Tottenham paying over £10m for new goalkeeper Kinsky

10:48 , George Flood

Tottenham are reported to be paying around €15million plus add-ons for Slavia Prague goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky, with the Czech outfit also reportedly possessing a sell-on clause.

You presume he will be in attendance for this afternoon’s game at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Kinsky is a Czech Under-21 international who has also played for Dukla Prague as well as making 30 senior appearances so far for Slavia Prague after joining the club in 2021 and made his league debut last summer following loan spells with MFK Vyskov and FK Pardubice.

He is the son of Antonin Kinsky Snr, himself a former goalkeeper for the Czech Republic.

Maddison and Dragusin arrive with Tottenham squad

10:39

It looks like James Maddison and Radu Dragusin are both involved for Tottenham today...

Breaking news: Tottenham set to sign goalkeeper Kinsky

10:27 , George Flood

Some intriguing Tottenham transfer news has just broken ahead of today’s lunchtime clash with Newcastle.

Fabrizio Romano has backed up reports from the Czech Republic that Spurs are on the verge of signing goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky from Slavia Prague.

He says there is now a verbal agreement between all parties, with the 21-year-old already in London and set to undergo a medical after today’s game.

Some much-needed help in the goalkeeping department for Spurs with Guglielmo Vicario injured and Fraser Forster struggling with illness.

Tottenham vs Newcastle prediction

10:19 , George Flood

With Newcastle flying right now, it would hardly be a surprise to see them win convincingly this afternoon against a depleted Tottenham side to pile more pressure on Ange Postecoglou.

Newcastle to win, 2-0.

Early Newcastle team news: Botman could return

10:16 , George Flood

Newcastle could have Sven Botman back in their matchday squad today for the first time since March after a bout of illness delayed the Dutch defender‘s return from a long-term ACL injury.

However, fellow centre-back Fabian Schar is suspended after collecting another booking in Monday night’s impressive 2-0 victory over Manchester United at Old Trafford.

Nick Pope, Callum Wilson, Jamaal Lascelles and Emil Krafth are all still sidelined for the Magpies.

Early Tottenham team news: Austin could make debut

10:12 , George Flood

Tottenham’s lingering injury crisis has only got worse this week and has been compounded by a sickness bug in the squad that has left several more players uncertain.

There were reports last night that third-choice goalkeeper Brandon Austin will make his competitive Spurs debut today nine years after joining the club, with No2 Fraser Forster ill and first-choice stopper Guglielmo Vicario still injured.

Young defender Alfie Dorrington is also believed to be on standby if needed for his own maiden senior start.

Speculation has suggested that the likes of James Maddison, Radu Dragusin and Archie Gray are among the other players to have battled illness, though that is unconfirmed at this stage.

It would leave the under-fire Ange Postecoglou facing an absolute defensive nightmare, with Micky van de Ven, Cristian Romero and Ben Davies all still out and Destiny Udogie now facing six weeks in the treatment room with the hamstring injury suffered in last week’s 2-2 draw with Wolves.

Djed Spence makes a timely return from suspension this afternoon, but Rodrigo Bentancur is banned again and none of Richarlison, Wilson Odobert or Mikey Moore are yet ready to return.

How to watch Tottenham vs Newcastle

10:06 , George Flood

TV channel: Today’s game will be broadcast live in the UK on TNT Sports 1 and TNT Sports Ultimate. Coverage starts at 11am GMT.

Live stream: TNT Sports subscribers will also be able to watch the contest on a live stream online via the Discovery+ app and website.

Tottenham vs Newcastle live

10:05 , George Flood

Good morning and welcome to live coverage of Tottenham vs Newcastle as both of these teams look to start 2025 with a bang in the first Premier League fixture of the weekend.

Spurs are desperately seeking an upturn in fortunes to begin a new calendar year after an eventful 2024 ended with a dire run of just one win in seven top-flight matches that has left them down in 11th place, though an ongoing, worsening injury crisis and sickness bug that has impacted the squad this week is not helping their prospects one bit as Ange Postecoglou hopes to ease some of the mounting pressure on his position.

Tottenham's depleted squad are in for another tough assignment this afternoon against a Newcastle side who have hit a real purple patch to light up an otherwise disappointing campaign, vaulting up to fifth and in the thick of the Champions League race after reeling off four consecutive wins during which time they have scored 13 goals and conceded none.

Kick-off at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium this afternoon is at 12:30pm GMT, with match build-up and team news on the way, plus live updates and expert analysis from Standard Sport's chief football correspondent Dan Kilpatrick in north London.