Newcastle United vs. Tottenham Hotspur: A Tough Test for Spurs

As the transfer window closes, Tottenham Hotspur face a challenging trip to Newcastle United on Sunday. While Spurs have made some impressive signings, I’m not convinced they have the depth and quality to win this match convincingly.

Eddie Howe’s Newcastle side has shown resilience and determination in their opening games, and their recent record against Spurs at St James’ Park is impressive. With a 10-1 aggregate scoreline over their last two meetings, the Magpies will be confident of causing an upset.

Spurs, on the other hand, have looked shaky at times, and their defense has been vulnerable to counter-attacks. While they have the talent and creativity to cause Newcastle problems, I think they’ll struggle to keep a clean sheet.

Team News and Predicted Lineup

Newcastle will be without several key players, but Sandro Tonali’s return from suspension is a boost. Spurs, meanwhile, will be without Dominic Solanke and Richarlison, which could limit their attacking options.

Predicted lineup: Pope; Livramento, Krafth, Burn, Kelly; Tonali, Bruno, Willock; Barnes, Isak, Gordon.

Prediction

Given the factors mentioned above, I think a draw is the best Spurs can hope for. Newcastle’s home advantage and recent record against Spurs make them a formidable opponent, and I don’t think Tottenham have the quality to win convincingly.

Final Score Prediction: Newcastle United 2-2 Tottenham Hotspur.

In conclusion, while Spurs have the talent to cause Newcastle problems, I think they’ll struggle to win this match. A draw seems the most likely outcome, and even that will require a strong performance from Tottenham.