After their midweek Carabao Cup drama, Newcastle United are back on Premier League duty today when they get their first serious test of their credentials.
While Bournemouth is certainly a tough place to go, Tottenham will provide a good barometer of where Eddie Howe's squad is right now, with the transfer window firmly shut. United have enjoyed two thumping wins over Spurs at St James' Park in recent seasons, but there is little to suggest a repeat of the 6-1 and 4-0 scorelines of the last two terms.
Newcastle have struggled for rythym in the early part of the season, but will be fired up in front of another capacity ground today, with Sandro Tonali set for his first Premier League appearance since the 4-0 win over Crystal Palace on Octobner 21, 2023. Here's all you need to know.
When is Newcastle United vs Spurs?
The game takes place today, Sunday, September 1, 2024 and gets under way at 1.30pm at St James' Park. It is one of three Premier League fixtures today.
Is Newcastle United vs Spurs on TV?
Yes, this game has been selected for live TV coverage, with Sky Sports showing the match. Coverage on Sky Sports Premier League begins at 12.30pm.
How else can I follow Newcastle United vs Spurs?
We will provide live updates from St James' Park this afternoon in our matchday live blog, with all the build-up, team news, action and reaction. You can also listen to the game on BBC Radio Newcastle.
Early Newcastle United team news
Eddie Howe welcomes Sandro Tonali back to his squad for the first time in the Premier League since last October, following his start against Nottingham Forest in the Carabao Cup in midweek. The Italian will compete with Sean Longstaff for a starting spot, with Joe Willock ruled out with a thigh injury.
Fabian Schar serves the final game of his three-match ban so Emil Krafth will continue to deputise alongside Dan Burn at the centre of defence. Howe has a decision to make at full-back, with Kieran Trippier and Tino Livramento pressing to start, while Lewis Hall and Lloyd Kelly have so far alternated at left-back.
Up front, Harvey Barnes will be hoping to keep his place, with Anthony Gordon set to return to the starting line-up
Newcastle United vs Spurs referee
Robert Jones is the man in the middle for today's Premier League game., fresh from Europa Conference League action on Thursday night. He officiated several Newcastle games last season, with mixed results. He was in charge for the Carabao Cup and Premier League wins over Manchester Unted - plus the 3-2 defeat at Old Trafford, as well as the remarkable 4-3 win over West Ham which saw Anthony Gordon pick up a red card. He was also in charge of the 1-0 defeat to Manchester City in August 2023.
Newcastle United vs Spurs odds
Newcastle win 6/4
Draw 3/1
Spurs win 6/4
Today's Premier League fixtures
Newcastle United vs Tottenham (1.30pm)
Chelsea vs Crystal Palace (1.30pm)
Manchester United vs Liverpool (4pm)