Alexander Isak netted a late tap-in at St James' Park to hand Newcastle a huge 2-1 victory over top-four rivals Tottenham on Sunday.
Towards the end of an open first half, Harvey Barnes produced a smart finish inside the penalty area to fire Newcastle ahead at the break.
Spurs came out with more intensity in the second half and levelled terms in the 56th minute courtesy of an own goal from Magpies defender Dan Burn, who accidentally blasted the ball into his net following a poor piece of goalkeeping from Nick Pope.
Newcastle substitute Jacob Murphy and Isak capitalised on Tottenham's high defensive line in the 78th minute, and the Sweden striker was on the spot to net his first goal of the season and win his side all three points.
Mail Sport's AADAM PATEL was at St James' Park to give his verdict on the players' performances .
NEWCASTLE
Nick Pope - 6
Made two comfortable first-half saves from Pape Matar Sarr but will feel that he should have done better than parry James Maddison’s effort to Brennan Johnson for Spurs’ equaliser. Made a superb save to keep out Maddison with the scores level.
Tino Livramento - 7
Another solid performance in the week of his first England call up and a player that continues to go from strength to strength. More touches (59) than any other Newcastle player. No Trippier, no problem.
Emil Krafth - 6
Impressive alongside Dan Burn and did well to nullify Wilson Odobert whenever he cut in from the left in the second half.
Dan Burn - 6
Influential for the goal with a quick throw in to Lloyd Kelly and was superb defensively, including a superb block to deny Son Heung-Min. But will know he has to do better for the own-goal that very nearly cost Newcastle. Apart from that, a solid afternoon at the office.
Lloyd Kelly - 7
Nut-megged by Son and picked up a booking for dragging him down but did superbly for Newcastle’s opener, driving down the left flank and picking out Harvey Barnes. Replaced by Lewis Hall in the 68th minute but on the whole, a good display.
Bruno Guimaraes - 6
Has to do more in big games. Simply wasn’t on the ball enough and his afternoon was summed up when he was dispossessed by James Maddison before tracking back, fouling him and picking up a booking.
Sean Longstaff - 6
Did his job without ever threatening to take control of the game. Booked in the first half and was replaced by Sandro Tonali in the 68th minute.
Joelinton - 7
Like Guimaraes, such an asset to Newcastle but was far too passive until he played an exquisite through ball to Jacob Murphy, who squared to Isak for the winner. An unusually quiet game but the Brazilian showed his class when it mattered.
Anthony Gordon - 6
A quiet game by his standards after an electric start but constantly offered an option. Replaced in injury time for Miguel Almiron.
Harvey Barnes - 7
In for Jacob Murphy and justified that decision by Eddie Howe with a really well taken goal. Went close with an early effort that went wide before a superb finish that was wonderfully caressed past the outstretched Guglielmo Vicario. Replaced on the hour mark for Murphy.
Alexander Isak - 8
His attempt to lob Vicario with a cross-shot that hit the bar was outrageous and would have been a contender for goal of the season. And in the right place at the right time like a proper centre-forward to get the winner.
Substitutes
Jacob Murphy - 7 (61' for Barnes)
On for Barnes and really should have done better when he was presented with a golden opportunity but it was his run and pass that gave Newcastle the three points.
Sandro Tonali - 6 (68' for Longstaff)
Sounded like Newcastle had scored when he came on for his first appearance at St James’ Park since October 2023. Offered some much-needed control to the midfield in his cameo.
Lewis Hall - 6 (68' for Kelly)
Did his job after coming on in the 68th minute.
Miguel Almiron N/A (90+4' for Gordon)
TOTTENHAM
Guglielmo Vicario - 6
Kept busy but could do nothing to keep out Harvey Barnes’ opener. Great save to deny Jacob Murphy in the second half and again could do nothing for Alexander Isak’s winner.
Pedro Porro - 6
Always an entertaining watch and offered an attacking threat throughout with six attempts on goal - more than anyone else. And more touches (87) than any other player. But crucially couldn’t get back in time when Joelinton’s pass cut through the Spurs backline and has to improve at the back.
Radu Dragusin - 7
One of two Spurs changes, coming in for Micky Van de Ven. Put in a solid shift with some great challenges, with one denying a goalbound attempt by Isak.
Cristian Romero - 6
Scored early on but was miles offside. Was in no man’s land for the Newcastle goal but apart from that, had a decent game.
Destiny Udogie - 6
Could have offered more attackingly but kept Anthony Gordon quiet before he switched sides. Undone for the goal as he struggled to keep up with Jacob Murphy
Yves Bissouma - 6
Decent defensively but didn’t offer enough going forward. Booked early on in the second half and taken off for Rodrigo Bentancur late on after Newcastle restored their lead.
Pape Sarr - 7
In for Brennan Johnson. Constantly involved in possession in first-half and came close to scoring twice but was denied by two good saves from Nick Pope. Booked for a bad challenge in the first-half then replaced at half-time as Ange Postecoglou went more attacking.
James Maddison - 6
Had a really poor first half which was summed up by an embarrassing dive in added time. Fortunate not to get booked but he was much better after the break, playing a key part in Spurs’ equaliser before forcing Pope to make a superb save. Booked shortly after and let Joelinton turn him too easily for the move that led to Newcastle’s second and was booed off when he was replaced for Lucas Bergvall late on.
Dejan Kulusevski - 5
Started up top but dropped into midfield in the second half. Didn’t do anything of note.
Wilson Odobert - 6
Impressive start to the season though wasn’t as comfortable down the right flank. Still offered a threat and played down his preferred left flank in the second half. Missed a sitter before he taken off for Timo Werner. Will be such a force if he can improve his finishing.
Son Heung-min - 6
An unusually quiet game. Struggled centrally here last season so started on the left and even though he played down the middle in the second half, he was limited to just the one attempt on goal.
Substitutes
Brennan Johnson - 8 (45' for Pape Sarr)
Changed the game. On for Pape Matar Sarr at half-time as Ange Postecoglou reversed one of his two pre-match changes. Nearly had an immediate impact but somehow, Odobert skied his deflected cross over before playing his part in the equaliser. Caused Newcastle an array of problems.
Timo Werner - 4 (74' for Odobert)
Came on in the 74th minute but was so poor. Postecoglou should have kept Odobert on.
Lucas Bergvall N/A (82' for Maddison)
Rodrigo Bentancur N/A (82' for Bissouma)