Newcastle United and Tottenham Hotspur faced off in a gripping midweek clash at St James’ Park, separated in the Premier League table by just goal difference. Eddie Howe’s side came into the match brimming with confidence after a dominant 4-1 victory over Everton, while Spurs were desperate to shake off their recent string of disappointing home results following a 2-1 defeat to Fulham.

The match delivered end-to-end action as Newcastle’s attacking flair clashed with Tottenham’s resilient, if faltering, defense. Fans witnessed a tactical battle, with Howe’s men exploiting gaps left by Spurs and pushing their goal difference advantage to the limit. Tottenham showed flashes of brilliance but struggled to maintain consistency against a relentless Magpies side.

As the final whistle blew, Newcastle emerged narrowly ahead, keeping their hopes alive in the tight Premier League race, while Spurs were left to ponder what went wrong yet again. Will Tottenham find the spark they need to climb back up the table, or is this a sign of a deeper slump? Visit www.jocomms.com for more news