Newcastle 2-1 Tottenham: What Were The Key Talking Points As The Magpies Extend On Their Bright Start At St. James’ Park?

While Newcastle might have had to overcome substantial pressure on Sunday afternoon, the Magpies snatched a late 2-1 victory against Tottenham at St. James’ Park.

In what always promised to be an action-packed affair this weekend, Eddie Howe’s side took the lead in the 37th-minute as Harvey Barnes produced a wonderful side-footed finish.

However, although Newcastle might have entered the half-time break with a narrow advantage, it was all Tottenham following the interval and Spurs grabbed a deserved equaliser in the 56th-minute as Dan Burn turned into his own net.

While it might have been wave after wave of Spurs pressure following their equaliser, Nick Pope denied both James Maddison and Brennan Johnson.

Despite struggling to get out of their own half for large spells, Newcastle snatched a dramatic late winner with just 12 minutes left on the clock as attacking talisman Alexander Isak tapped home following a quick counter attack.

On an afternoon when Newcastle extended on their 100% start to the new campaign, we have taken a look at the key talking points.

Newcastle extend on their bright start

Suffering real heartbreak last season as they eventually missed out on a European ticket following Manchester United’s shock FA Cup success, there has been plenty of speculation over Howe’s long-term future at St. James’ Park.

However, although the Magpies might have largely struggled to hit top gear with much fluidity since opening up the 2024/25 campaign, Sunday’s hosts have collected seven points from their opening three Premier League appearances.

With many around the North East dreaming of the chance to mount a genuine top-six charge this season, Howe has certainly eased plenty of the pressure on his shoulders.

Extending on their EFL Cup adventure earlier in the week as they edged past Nottingham Forest following a nail-biting penalties victory at the City Ground, Newcastle will take plenty of positives away from another gritty…

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Author : Tom Dunstan

Publish date : 2024-09-01 20:47:04

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