Newcastle United continued their impressive form with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over an injury-plagued Tottenham Hotspur at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday, January 4, 2025.
Swedish striker Alexander Isak was once again the star, extending his Premier League scoring streak to seven consecutive games.
The match began with high intensity as both teams found the back of the net within the first six minutes. Tottenham took an early lead through Dominic Solanke, who delivered a precise header from Pedro Porro’s cross.
However, Newcastle quickly responded when Anthony Gordon fired home after Bruno Guimarães set him up following a controversial handball decision against Joelinton. A VAR review upheld the goal, ruling the handball as unintentional.
Isak secured the victory for Newcastle seven minutes before halftime, capitalizing on a deflected cross to score his 14th goal of the season.
Despite Tottenham’s spirited efforts in the second half, they couldn’t find an equalizer. Brennan Johnson came closest, hitting the post after a save from Martin Dubravka.
Tottenham’s defensive woes were apparent as they fielded a depleted lineup, with injuries sidelining key players like Cristian Romero and Destiny Udogie.
Forced to rely on young debutant Brandon Austin as goalkeeper, Spurs struggled to keep Newcastle at bay. The win marked Newcastle’s sixth consecutive victory in all competitions, moving them level on points with fourth-placed Chelsea.
Meanwhile, Tottenham’s struggles continued, leaving them in 11th place and further dampening their hopes of a top-four finish.
