Newcastle vs Tottenham LIVE: Premier League latest score, goals and updates from fixture today
Steve Bruce takes charge of the Magpies’ first match since the takeover
Newcastle United’s new era of expected riches and Saudi-fuelled optimism starts on Sunday afternoon as they host Tottenham Hotspur at St. James’ Park.
The P.I.F. consortium finally purchased the club from previous owner Mike Ashley during the international break, leading to delirious scenes outside St. James’ Park and human rights groups including Amnesty International raising concerns about links to the Saudi Arabian government. Steve Bruce remains in the dugout, for now, and will take charge of his 1000th match as a manager, as his side faces a Spurs team which defeated Aston Villa last time out to end a run of three consecutive losses.
Newcastle remain without a win in the Premier League this season and Bruce will desperate to make a positive first impression with his new employers, who have been linked with a glut of managers around Europe as potential replacements for the 61-year-old. The Magpies are currently 18th in the table, ahead only of the equally winless Burnley and Norwich City, while Spurs sit ninth, having scored only six goals in their opening seven matches.
Follow all the action live as Newcastle United take on Tottenham Hotspur:
Everton 0 - 0 West Ham
22 mins: Soucek weaves his way into the left side of the Everton box and flicks a cross over towards Antonio. Pickford comes out to punch the ball clear but Bowen takes it under control. He brings it back into the danger area and passes it into Fornals who shoots of the spin only for his effort to get blocked by Ben Godfrey.
Everton 0 - 0 West Ham
20 mins: Everton put together another attack working the ball down the left side. A cross into the box from Digne is cleared as far as Doucoure who runs onto the chance and drills an effort from range over the crossbar. That one got the Everton fans excited for a few seconds.
Everton 0 - 0 West Ham
18 mins: Finally, a bit of gusto from Everton. Coleman intercepts a pass from Fornals and sends his team forward on the counter-attack. Soloman Rondon receives the ball and works out wide for Andros Townsend. He cuts inside onto his left-foot and sweeps a cross towards the back post where the ball just evades Alex Iwobi.
Everton 0 - 0 West Ham
15 mins: West Ham have been the more attacking side over the opening 15 minutes. They’ve spent a fair bit of time operating around the Everton penalty area but haven’t been able to effectively penetrate Everton’s defence. Abdoulaye Doucoure loses the ball on the edge of his own box and gets lucky as Benrahma scuffs a cross straight out of play.
Everton 0 - 0 West Ham
12 mins: Said Benrahma has the first sight on goal with a long-ranged effort that he leans back on and boots high over the goal. Keane and Antonio tussle over a 50/50 ball with the West Ham forward getting the better of it and winning a free kick.
Everton 0 - 0 West Ham
9 mins: Michail Antonio is shown a yellow card for diving! He receives the ball inside the final third and turns well, driving the ball towards the box. Michael Keane comes out to tackle him but pulls out of the challenge at the last minute and Antonio goes down on the edge of the box. Good decision from the referee as Keane didn’t touch him.
Everton 0 - 0 West Ham
6 mins: Ben Johnson is forward for West Ham and looks to send a cross into the penalty area from the right. He’s hounded by Allan and the ball comes loose. Bowen is backing him up though and he takes over, firing across a low pass into the box for Benrahma. Returning defender Seamus Coleman nips in front of the midfielder and clears the danger for Everton.
Everton 0 - 0 West Ham
3 mins: West Ham have started sharply. Aaron Cresswell goes on an enterprising run down the left wing and fires across a tantalising pass into the six-yard box. Michail Antonio makes a run through the lines but can’t reach the ball at the back post and it goes out of play.
Everton 0 - 0 West Ham
Kick off: West Ham get the ball rolling and send it long over to the right side of the pitch. Lucas Digne brings the ball under control and knocks it back to Jordan Pickford. Pickford sends the ball back to Digne who’s drifted wider on Everton’s left side but he loses possession to a high press from Jarrod Bowen. Bowen links up with Tomas Soucek to get the ball into the area but can’t control the return pass and the rolls behind for a goalkick.
Here come the teams
The players make their way out onto the pitch at Goodison Park. This should be a good contest. West Ham are unbeaten on the road for six months but Everton have been brilliant at home this season.
Demarai Gray and Andros Townsend are in good form so too are Said Benrahma and Michail Antonio. This one could go either way.
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