Tottenham vs Newcastle match overview
Ange Postecoglou is hoping for a better year when Tottenham host Newcastle in the early kick-off on January 4.
The pressure is on the Australian tactician after they drew 2-2 at home to Wolves in the previous round. Rodrigo Bentancur and Brennan Johnson put Tottenham 2-1 up but Spurs eventually lost the victory in the final minutes.
Johnson has been a rare positive in an otherwise inconsistent season for Spurs. He is their top scorer in all competitions this season with 11 goals, and has either scored or assisted in each of his last four Premier League home games.
Johnson's fine form has not translated into positive results for Spurs at home, however, with Postecoglou's side now winless in their last five Premier League home games, their longest run since an eight-game winless run between March and October 2008 under Juande Ramos.
In addition to inconsistent form, Tottenham also have a headache with their squad. Destiny Udogie had to leave the field due to a hamstring problem in the match against Wolves.
Micky van de Ven, Cristian Romero and Guglielmo Vicario are also likely to miss the Newcastle game, while Bentancur is suspended after picking up his fifth yellow card of the tournament.
Tottenham have lost 2, drawn 1 and won 2 of their last 5 calendar years, as many as they lost in the previous 16 years combined (W11 D3).
Newcastle are in great form. With their recent 2-0 win over Man United, they have now won four consecutive Premier League games. With 12 points, Eddie Howe's team has climbed to fifth place in the table, just three points behind Chelsea.
Alexander Isak scored again at Old Trafford, taking his Premier League tally to 25 in 2024. Only Alan Shearer in 2002 scored more in a year for the club (27).
To date, Isak has scored 43 Premier League goals for Newcastle, a very impressive achievement.
Anthony Gordon is also in good form, having been directly involved in a goal in his last four games for Newcastle (1 goal, 3 assists). He has also assisted in his last two away games against Ipswich Town and Man United.
Fabian Schar will miss the game against Tottenham after picking up his fifth yellow card of the season, while Sven Botman, Emil Krafth, Nick Pope, Jamaal Lascelles and Wilson remain absent through injury.
Head to head record Tottenham vs Newcastle
The two teams have scored a combined 189 goals in Premier League matches, the third highest-scoring fixture in the competition's history.
In fact, 59 matches between the two teams in this tournament ended with one of the two teams scoring. The score of 0-0 rarely occurs between this pair.
Tottenham have won two of their last three home games against Newcastle. However, Newcastle have won four of their last five Premier League meetings – a record equal to their previous 15.
In the first leg this season, Newcastle won 2-1, with goals from Harvey Barnes and Isak.
Tottenham vs Newcastle match will take place at 7:30 p.m. on January 4.
