Newcastle v Tottenham LIVE: Result and final score from Premier League after Alexander Isak restores lead
Follow all the action from St. James' Park as Newcastle take on Tottenham
Alexander Isak scored the winner for Newcastle United with a simple tap-in as they weathered a storm from visiting Tottenham Hotspur to secure a 2-1 Premier League win in an entertaining game at St James’ Park on Sunday.
Harvey Barnes’ first-half opener for Newcastle was cancelled out by a Dan Burn own goal after the break as Spurs dominated the chances in the second period but spurned numerous openings and were beaten by a lightning-quick break from the hosts.
Joelinton’s defence-splitting pass was perfect for Jacob Murphy who, after drawing out keeper Guglielmo Vicario, laid the ball on a plate for Isak to secure the three points for manager Eddie Howe’s side, who remain unbeaten at home since January.
Adding to Newcastle’s delight, their Italian midfielder Sandro Tonali made his first league appearance since being handed a 10-month ban for a breach of betting rules and received a rapturous reception from the home supporters.
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After 316 days, Sandro Tonali is back in the Premier League. Longstaff makes way for the former Milan man.
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Maddison clips Guimaraes and picks up a rightful yellow card as he stopped the counter.
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Murphy forces a save from Vicario and Newcastle fans are up on their feet! It was a well-oiled, yet rare offensive foray from the Toon, and Joelinton found Gordon. He played in Murphy on the left and Vicario saved well at his near-post to put it behind for a corner.
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Substitution Lloyd Casius Kelly Lewis Kieran Hall
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Johnson has warmed up really well so far. Murphy loses the ball for Newcastle and Kulusevski plays it to the former Forest winger. He goes for a deft low cross, yet Pope claims happily at his near post.
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Kelly is pressured on the left, as Johnson robs the ball. It's eventually retrieved, yet Newcastle are having a bit of a wobble. Johnson then receives the ball again, and Kelly blocks for a Spurs corner on the right offensive side. It's taken short and comes to nothing, ultimately.
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Substitution Harvey Lewis Barnes Jacob Kai Murphy
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This is a dangerous area for a set-piece. Right of centre, about 25 yards out. Porro is interested and he whips one! It's just high of the top-right corner!
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Yellow Card Bruno Guimarães Rodriguez Moura
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Son should've passed in the box and a great last-ditch tackle has Postecoglou shaking his head...
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