Newcastle United welcome Tottenham Hotspur to St James’ Park looking to replicate historic wins in recent seasons
The pundits are split on whether Newcastle United will retain their unbeaten streak in 2024-25.
While the Magpies have been far from convincing, two wins and a draw is a solid start to a campaign. Newcastle advanced via a penalty shoot-out to the Carabao Cup third round in midweek - eliminating Nottingham Forest at the City Ground.
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That came just days after a fortunate trip to Bournemouth where United luckily escaped with a 1-1 draw following a controversial VAR check in stoppage time. A decent yet unconvincing start to the season has the experts divided on how Howe’s side will fare later today.
Paul Merson
“Tottenham had a brilliant result when they beat Everton 4-0 last weekend,” Merson wrote in his SportsKeeda column. “But I’m backing Newcastle to win this one. This is a real test for Spurs, especially considering they’re playing away from home.
“In the past, I’ve seen Tottenham getting destroyed on the road in this particular fixture, so it’s a big test for them psychologically as well. The fans at St James’ Park will definitely be up for this game. It’ll be a different atmosphere there on Sunday.
“Tottenham have a lot to lose here and if they come out of this test unscathed, it’ll be a huge positive for them. That second-half performance against Leicester did not really impress me. That is exactly why I feel Newcastle could beat them in this clash.”
Prediction: Newcastle 2-1 Tottenham
Chris Sutton
“Eddie Howe's team haven't quite clicked,” he told the BBC. “I don't think it's a really settled Eddie Howe because he hasn't got the players in so far which I think he would've wanted.
“I thought Spurs were excellent against Everton. I think there will be goals in this game, there can't not be. But this will be toe-to-toe, this will be like a basketball match. I'm going to back Ange Postecoglou's Spurs.”