TOTTENHAM have jumped past rivals Arsenal into the top four after beating Newcastle 5-1.
The rout sees Spurs leapfrog their North London neighbours into the Champions League spot on goal difference.
Though the Gunners have two games in hand, starting with Patrick Vieira’s Crystal Palace tomorrow night.
- Result: Tottenham 5-1 Newcastle
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- Tottenham XI: Lloris, Royal, Romero, Dier, Davies, Doherty, Hojberg, Bentancur, Kuluseveski, Son, Kane
- Newcastle XI: Dubravka, Manquillo, Schar, Burn, Targett, Shelvey, Willock, Joelinton, Fraser, Saint-Maximin, Wood
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That’s all from White Hart Lane
Spurs are up to fourth after their 5-1 thumping over Newcastle. The Magpies remain in 15th where they will look to find some form to help secure their safety. It’s all to play for at both ends of the table!
So, six goals, and none scored by Harry Kane? That’s a modern centre forward for you.
Thank you for reading and goodbye.
Howe hopeful result can mark turning point
After a dismal second half, here’s what the Newcastle boss had to say on moving forward from the heavy defeat:
It might be something in hindsight that we look back on as a good thing for us. It might realign our thoughts and bring us back down to the basics that have brought us success. Sometimes that jolt can be a good thing for you, and I think that’s how I’m going to try and approach it.
Eddie Howe, Newcastle boss
Conte praises King Kane
The Tottenham boss was smilier than usual in his post match press conference. He was confident after the result stating, ‘to play against us is not easy at this moment’.
When asked about his star striker, here’s what he had to say:
I think his performance was amazing. Kane is very important. First of all, I like the person. I have found a player that is a great man. He was an example from the first day I arrived here. Usually when you are a top player, sometimes you are a bit lazy.
Antonio Conte, Tottenham boss
Spurs jump up to fourth
After today’s result, Tottenham climb up two spots and into the Champions League places. Arsenal are level on points and still have two games in hand over their rivals, but it will certainly put the pressure on their match against Crystal Palace tomorrow night.
Over to you Arsenal.
Tottenham run riot
So there we have it, Tottenham blow away Newcastle in a 5-1 thrashing at White Hart lane.
After a cagey first half, Conte’s men turned a corner in the second, netting four times with no reply.
Doherty got the party started just 3 minutes after the restart, sliding in at the back post to head home Kane’s cross. Son was next, cooly slotting the ball past Dubravka from Kuluseveski’s ball across. Royal then got in on the act, tapping Doherty’s cross in off the post. Bergwijn came on to deliver the final blow, running onto Lucas’ pass and dispatching Tottenham’s fifth.
But don’t think Kane’s absence on the scoresheet means he had a quiet night. He ran the show, playing the role of creator.
Spurs emphatic, Newcastle helpless.
.Credit: Getty .Credit: Getty Full-time – Tottenham 5-1 Newcastle
Martin Atkinson blows his whistle, the managers’ shake hands, and Tottenham take all three points back to North London.
Tottenham 5-1 Newcastle
90, The ball rolls out for a goal kick after yet another lifeless Newcastle ball forward.
The board goes up for 3 minutes added time.
Tottenham 5-1 Newcastle
89, Saint Maximin swings and misses before pulling on a Tottenham shirt. That just about sums up his afternoon.
The referee plays advantage and Kane gets it up the other end. The England man strikes a powerful effort from 25 yards, but it’s just wide of the goal.
Tottenham 5-1 Newcastle
87, Kane is playing like prime Pirlo this afternoon.
He picks out Son with another inch-perfect pass. The South Korean’s shot is blocked.
But Kane is awarded the player of the match award. That tells you a lot bearing in mind he hasn’t scored once.
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Tottenham 5-1 Newcastle
84, Bergwijn almost with another one!
The goalscorer reels away and strikes a spectacular volley on goal that dips just over the bar.
Tottenham 5-1 Newcastle
Lucas slips the ball through Lascelles’ legs into Bergwijn’s path. The substitute keeps his cool and fires it inside Dubravka’s near post.
Five goals, and Harry Kane hasn’t got one of them.
.Credit: Reuters GOAL! Tottenham 5-1 Newcastle
83, Bergwijn buries it for Tottenham’s fifth!
Tottenham 4-1 Newcastle – Spurs change
Bergwijn is on for Royal who has done well in Reguillon’s absence.
The Dutchman is looking as though he is partnering Harry Kane up front. That says it all, really.
Tottenham 4-1 Newcastle
78, Son plays the ball out to Winks. Cheers of encouragement persuade him to have an effort. It wasn’t far away, but it would have taken something spectacular to beat the keeper from there.
The ‘olays’ have started amongst the home fans, now.
It’s damage limitation for Newcastle
Tottenham 4-1 Newcastle
77, Spurs in complete control with a quarter of an hour to play.
They are just playing it around the back, and there is little Newcastle can do about it.
Tottenham 4-1 Newcastle – Spurs change
75, Winks and Lucas are on for Bentancur and Kuluseveski.
Tottenham 4-1 Newcastle
73, Shelvey plays a nice ball into Lascelles from the free kick. He heads it back across but the away side can’t make it count.
Saint-Maximin then wins it back but is stopped in his tracks by Romero.
Tottenham 4-1 Newcastle
70, Kuluseveski plays a delicate back heel into the path of Kane who digs out an effort with the outside of his boot, but it hits Royal and Newcastle escape.
Tottenham 4-1 Newcastle – Newcastle substitution
70, Lascelles is on for Wood.
Tottenham 4-1 Newcastle
69, Guimaraes does well to hold off his man and play it wide. He gets it back and floats a nice ball into Wood, but his header flies over the bar.
Tottenham 4-1 Newcastle
67, Murphy plays a sharp ball in behind the defence towards Fraser, but Lloris is out quickly to claim it.
Tottenham 4-1 Newcastle
65, What an opportunity for five!
There are spaces everywhere for Tottenham.
Kane spots Son running through the centre and plays a ball over the top to him. He looks certain to score, but he drags his shot just wide of the post.
Newcastle are falling apart.
Tottenham 4-1 Newcastle
Son plays in Doherty who brilliantly checks back inside before chipping the ball across to Royal. The Brazilian doesn’t make great contact but it doesn’t matter. It rolls in off the post.
Spurs cruising.
GOAL! Tottenham 4-1 Newcastle
63, Royal taps it in for four!
Tottenham 3-1 Newcastle
60, Targett gets in a good position and plays a ball across the box, but it’s deflected for a corner at the last moment.
Two corners later, the flag is up for offside against Targett.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
