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We will have to approach Spurs positively – Howe
Tottenham host Newcastle in the Premier League with both teams juggling injuries and a need to win to keep their hopes of a top four finish on track.
Both sides lost Thursday night, Spurs to West Ham and Newcastle to Everton, so today’s match is an opportunity for one of them to get back to winning ways.
Ange Postecoglou perhaps needs a victory more than Eddie Howe. After a bright start Spurs have now gone five league games without a win, losing four of the fixtures in that run. Despite that poor form, they remain a point above Newcastle who have been fluctuating between wins and losses at an inconsistent rate.
Just one point separates the teams so today’s encounter could prove vital for the final finishing positions at the end of the season.
Follow along with all the action below plus get the latest odds and tips right here:
Tottenham vs Newcastle – confirmed lineups
Tottenham XI: Vicario; Porro, Romero, Davies, Udogie; Bissouma, Sarr; Kulusevski, Johnson, Son, Richarlison.
Newcastle XI: Dubravka; Trippier, Schar, Lascelles, Livramento; Miley, Guimaraes, Joelinton; Almiron, Isak, Gordon.
Ben Fleming10 December 2023 15:32
Tottenham vs Newcastle – team news shortly
We’ve got just over five minutes until the confirmed team news hits us. Here’s a reminder of how we think both teams might set up:
Tottenham predicted XI: Vicario; Porro, Romero, Davies, Udogie; Bissouma, Sarr; Kulusevski, Lo Celso, Richarlison; Son.
Newcastle predicted XI: Dubravka; Trippier, Schar, Lascelles, Livramento; Miley, Guimaraes, Joelinton; Almiron, Isak, Gordon.
Ben Fleming10 December 2023 15:24
Overworked and overcome, Newcastle prove modern football takes more than 11 players
After their heavy defeat to Everton, the mountain of injuries in Eddie Howe’s side looked to finally take it’s tole on the Magpies.
With a packed fixture list and without replacements ready to change the game, Eddie Howe is left trying to limit the damage. Ahead of today’s game, he may not have many back in contention but make do he must:
Ben Fleming10 December 2023 15:16
And last time out for Newcastle…
In the last two seasons, Everton have required dramatic results in the run-in to extricate themselves from the relegation zone. Now they can gaze at the table in December and derive particular satisfaction from it. They are already out of the bottom three, despite being deducted 10 points. Another way of interpreting it is that, but for their controversial punishment for breaching Financial Fair Play regulations, they would be in the top half.
Here’s a recap of Newcastle’s heavy midweek defeat against Everton:
Ben Fleming10 December 2023 15:06
Son Heung-min labels Tottenham ‘soft’ as Spurs make unwanted Premier League history
“We lost the game which is unacceptable,” Son told Amazon Prime. “You get the lead five times in a row and losing the game I think is unacceptable and as players we should take responsibility.
“West Ham have always been tough to play against but look we were soft. Especially in the Premier League, even if you are winning 2-0, 3-0, you don’t know what will happen in the end.”
Ben Fleming10 December 2023 14:59
Last time out for Tottenham
Jarrod Bowen and James Ward-Prowse struck after half-time to help West Ham turn the tables on Tottenham with an impressive second-half display to earn a memorable 2-1 win.
David Moyes’s men had other ideas and after Bowen scored for the seventh away Premier League game in a row, Ward-Prowse capitalised on an error at the back with 16 minutes left.
Here’s a recap of Thursday’s disappointing defeat for Ange Postecoglou’s side:
Ben Fleming10 December 2023 14:52
Tottenham vs Newcastle – predicted line-ups
We’ll have team news in about 45 minutes but here is how we are expecting both sides to line up:
Tottenham XI: Vicario; Porro, Romero, Davies, Udogie; Bissouma, Sarr; Kulusevski, Lo Celso, Richarlison; Son.
Newcastle XI: Dubravka; Trippier, Schar, Lascelles, Livramento; Miley, Guimaraes, Joelinton; Almiron, Isak, Gordon.
Ben Fleming10 December 2023 14:50
Tottenham vs Newcastle – Early team news
Son Heung-min was forced off with a knock against West Ham, but should be fit to captain a Spurs side that may include a couple of changes. Pape Matar Sarr is back to full fitness and may reunite with Yves Bissouma in a midfield pairing that worked well earlier in the season, while Richarlison could start further forward.
Newcastle appeared to have suffered another injury blow against Everton when Jamaal Lascelles was replaced, but Eddie Howe suggested afterwards that the problem was a dead leg, potentially leaving Lascelles able to start again here.
That would be welcome news given the continued absence of, among others, Sven Botman and Dan Burn. Martin Dubravka will continue to deputise for the injured Nick Pope in goal.
Ben Fleming10 December 2023 14:45
Tottenham vs Newcastle – Key facts
When is Tottenham vs Newcastle?
Tottenham vs Newcastle is due to kick off at 4.30pm GMT on Sunday 10 December at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Viewers in the United Kingdom will be able to watch the match live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League, with coverage from 4pm GMT. Subscribers will also be able to stream the action via Sky Go.
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Ben Fleming10 December 2023 14:40
Hello and welcome
Hello and welcome to The Independent’s live coverage of the Premier League clash between Tottenham and Newcastle. Both sides will be bidding to bounce back from Thursday-night defeats as the two sides meet in a vital Premier League fixture.
After a bright start to the season, Ange Postecoglou’s side have now gone five league games without a win, with rivals West Ham the latest successful visitors to Spurs’ north London home.
They remain a point above Newcastle, though, after the Tynesiders were beaten 3-0 by Everton in their midweek business.
Follow along for all the pre-match build-up, team news, match updates and reaction!
Ben Fleming10 December 2023 12:04
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