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.
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Oderbert goes for a run at his marker on the right. Hopes are high for the Burnley man, yet his shot on Pope's goal flies comfortably over.
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After a brief interval in play, with a new lino, we're back in action.
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It looks like we're swapping officials here. Linesman Ian Hussin's quad looks to have gone. He trades places with fourth official Darren Bond.
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The corner from Gordon comes in. Joelinton is in there and Vicario fails to punch with confidence. Krafth then shoots and it's deflected behind for another corner on the left. Lloyd heads over from close range. He just got under the delivery.
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Oderbert crosses from the right, but it's an easy claim for Pope. Up the other end, Gordon latches on to a forward pass down the right. Romero flies back and puts in an excellent challenge for a Newcastle corner on the right.
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Romero heads home! But, it's offside! The ball from the right was superb, and the header powerful through Pope's hand, yet the lino's flag stops Spurs' celebrations immediately.
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Botman cuts out a great pass through the Newcastle back line. He then punts it long to Gordon on the right central channel, who touches it inside and plays it across to Barnes on the left. The former Leicester man cuts back on his right and wraps one, yet it's just wide of the top-right corner! Close!
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Since the beginning of last season Tottenham have lost five of their 11 Premier League games without Micky van de Ven (W5 D1) , just two fewer defeats than across the 29 league matches he's been involved in (W16 D6 L7). Can Dragusin and co. step up?
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The corner is long, yet in the next phase, Isak dispossesses Son and crosses from the right, hitting the bar!
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