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Dele Alli opened his account for the season as Tottenham held onto a first half lead to beat Newcastle 2-1 at St James' Park.
Jan Vertonghen headed Davinson Sanchez's effort from a corner goalwards from close range, and despite Martin Dubravka's best efforts, a goal was awarded through goal-line technology.
Joselu brought Newcastle back onto level terms two minutes later when he was found unmarked in the area to head beyond Hugo Lloris. Alli then scored the game's third and final goal in the 18th minute to hand Maurico Pochettinho's side three points in their opening game.
Show all 22 1 /22Newcastle vs Tottenham Player Ratings Newcastle vs Tottenham Player Ratings Martin Dubravka - 7 For the most part a safe pair of hands, and kept Newcastle in it particularly in a spell of Tottenham pressure at the start of the second half
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Newcastle vs Tottenham Player Ratings DeAndre Yedlin - 7 Some naïve play, but improving all the time for Newcastle, has the talent but has taken some time to look confident in the Premier League. Picked up a worrying late injury
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Newcastle vs Tottenham Player Ratings Ciaran Clark - 6 An average performance, inconsistent at the back, but does offer the occasional threat going forward
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Newcastle vs Tottenham Player Ratings Jamaal Lascelles - 7 As ever a leader at the heart of the Newcastle defence, played well but will be disappointed to concede two headed goals
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Newcastle vs Tottenham Player Ratings Paul Dummett - 6 A solid display, worked hard without doing anything remarkable. Another to grow into the game after the initial goal flurry early on
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Newcastle vs Tottenham Player Ratings Matt Ritchie - 6 Worked hard and offered some decent balls into the box, but was replaced midway through the second half
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Newcastle vs Tottenham Player Ratings Jonjo Shelvey - 7 As often for Newcastle, Shelvey looked the player most likely to deliver that crucial final ball and showed glimpses of his quality, despite being up against a strong Spurs midfield
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Newcastle vs Tottenham Player Ratings Mohamed Diame - 5 Had a shaky start but grew into the game as Newcastle began to string some passes together and look confident. Plenty of energy and athleticism but looked a step off the pace in this one
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Newcastle vs Tottenham Player Ratings Kenedy - 7 One of Newcastle’s best players, earned lots of fouls for his side, and forced Harry Kane and Eric Dier into picking up yellow cards. Guilty of missing a very good chance in the second half with a poor touch
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Newcastle vs Tottenham Player Ratings Ayoze Perez - 6 Close to equalising for Newcastle but denied from close range by Hugo Lloris. A bright spark, but struggled with consistency.
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Newcastle vs Tottenham Player Ratings Joselu - 6 Replaced on the hour mark for Rondon, may struggle to keep him out of the starting XI, but played reasonably well and got the important goal to equalise in the first half for Newcastle
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Newcastle vs Tottenham Player Ratings Hugo Lloris - 6 Excellent save to deny Perez in the second half, and a key part of the Spurs side, looked fresh despite his World Cup triumph
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Newcastle vs Tottenham Player Ratings Serge Aurier - 6 Still gives away too many fouls but does offer a real threat going forward. Could be vulnerable in defence against more attacking opposition
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Newcastle vs Tottenham Player Ratings Davinson Sanchez - 7 A solid showing again from Sanchez, and a threat in both boxes. Quick reactions to clear Rondon’s effort after it hit the crossbar, and went close to scoring at the other end but blazed over
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Newcastle vs Tottenham Player Ratings Jan Vertonghen - 7 Scored the very scrappy opener, and another to perform well considering his World Cup campaign.
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Newcastle vs Tottenham Player Ratings Ben Davies - 6 A solid, hard working display from Davies as always. May struggle more against better opposition, but an average showing here.
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Newcastle vs Tottenham Player Ratings Eric Dier - 6 Picked up a yellow card in the first half, as one of many to struggle to contain Kenedy, and looked at risk of a sending off with some niggly fouls but walked the disciplinary tightrope
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Newcastle vs Tottenham Player Ratings Moussa Sissoko - 7 Got some attention from the Newcastle fans, but offered energy and effort in a team that tired towards the end
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Newcastle vs Tottenham Player Ratings Christian Eriksen - 7 His set piece delivery as always was first class, and his delivery played a key part in the Spurs opener
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Newcastle vs Tottenham Player Ratings Lucas Moura - 6 Inconsistent, as he has been for the most part of his Tottenham career so far. He showed glimpses of quality, particularly on the break, but at times struggled with that final ball and picking the right pass
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Newcastle vs Tottenham Player Ratings Dele Alli - 8 Got a rare headed goal, and almost had another after following in a deflected cross.A good energetic performance considering his World Cup exploits
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Newcastle vs Tottenham Player Ratings Harry Kane - 6 Looked a tad off the pace, but again to be expected after the World Cup. Forced a couple of corners and gave Newcastle’s defence something to think about
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