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Crystal Palace secured their first victory of the Premier League season, as they beat a sluggish Tottenham Hotspur 1-0 at Selhurst Park on Sunday.

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Jean-Philippe Mateta’s first half goal was enough to get Oliver Glasner’s side over the line and they were the better, more energetic and dangerous team throughout and could’ve easily added to their tally.

Ange Postecoglou was left fuming on the sidelines as his side only had a handful of chances and looked so disjoined as they’ve lost back-to-back away games in the Premier League.

With the win Palace have six points. Tottenham remain on 13 and lose further ground on the top four.

Sluggish Spurs not up for the fight on another horrible away day

Ange Postecoglou slammed the effort and commitment of his players as they lost 3-2 at Brighton in their last away trip in the Premier League. Of course, this 1-0 loss at Crystal Palace wasn’t as shambolic but the same feeling will be eating away at Ange. Are his players up for the fight? They weren’t on Sunday as Palace bullied them in midfield, overran them and simply wanted it more. Spurs have the more talented players but they acted like that would be enough. It wasn’t at Brighton in their shocking collapse and they could have lost by three or four at Palace on Sunday. Sure, they missed Heung-min Son in both of these away defeats but Spurs have enough quality to win these games and it’s not starting to become a question of mentality and character. That is never a good thing. When Spurs are on and up for it they are unstoppable. But too often in recent months they’ve turned up thinking they will romp to victory. On Sunday they didn’t earn the right to play their lovely flowing football and never turned up. Things can happen which mean you lose a game but to not turn up for the fight is inexcusable and something Postecoglou will be livid with.

Crystal Palace vs Tottenham player ratings (via FotMob.com)

What’s next?

Crystal Palace head to Wolves on Saturday, Nov. 2. Tottenham host Aston Villa on Sunday, Nov. 3.

How to watch Crystal Palace vs Tottenham live, stream link and start time

Kick off time: 10 am ET Sunday (October 27)

Venue: Selhurst Park, London

TV Channel: Peacock Premium

Streaming: Premier League on Peacock

Crystal Palace vs Tottenham final score: 1-0

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Vicario with a great stop to deny Wharton

Wharton drills a shot with his right foot towards the top corner but Vicario does really well to claw it away. What a save. Palace have been pushing really hard for this second.

Triple sub for Spurs

Sarr, Richarlison and Werner are on for Kulusevski, Moore and Maddison. Moore, just 17, struggled to get in the game. Kulusevski and Maddison both had a decent chance to score but, like Spurs, were fading.

Vicario denies Sarr then Munnoz fires wide; Eze also smashes wide

Eze is causing chaos as he sets up Sarr but his shot is saved by Vicario’s legs. The rebound is smashed wide by Munoz and moments later Eze smashes a decent chance wide. Palace pushing hard for a crucial second goal.

No penalty after a VAR check

Eze drops his shoulder in the box to try and get some space but goes down. It looks like Van de Ven pulled Eze’s shirt but the decision wasn’t given on the pitch and VAR says “a touch but nothing more” according to commentary. It looked like VDV had a good tug at Eze’s shirt there.

Eze has the ball in the net but he’s just offside

Wharton’s ball is perfect through to Eze and he squeezes a low shot past Vicario, but the offside flag is up. VAR checks it and the decision stands. No goal. That is a warning for Spurs who are playing such a high line.

Good start to the second half from Spurs

Kulusevski has been denied by Henderson and teenager Mikey Moore has been involved.

Half time: Crystal Palace 1-0 Tottenham

A very good first half from Palace as they overpowered Tottenham and have a deserved lead. Spurs will surely improve after the break, and are missing Son badly, but their first half was all about being sloppy on the ball and sluggish with defensive work. Ange will surely read the riot act at half time.

Henderson with a superb save to deny Maddison

Right on half time Spurs are almost level. A cross from the left picks out Maddison and he does everything right but his low shot is brilliantly saved by Dean Henderson and Palace clear. After his error on Monday against Nottingham Forest, that will do Henderson’s confidence the world of good.

Postecoglou does not look happy

The Australian coach doesn’t usually look overjoyed at the best of times, but he looks particularly peeved on the sidelines today. Spurs have been overrun by Palace and look sloppy and sluggish on and off the ball. Big half time teamtalk will be needed by Ange to help Spurs turn this around.

Spurs hit the post!

Tottenham almost level right away. A corner is whipped in to the near post, is hooked on by Van de Ven and it hits Brennan Johnson and hits the post before Palace scramble it off the line. This game has really come to life now.

Mateta finishes to give the Eagles lift-off! - Crystal Palace 1-0 Tottenham

Palace deserve the lead. Spurs are caught overplaying at the back and Munoz whips in a cross that Eze flicks on marvellously to Mateta and he settles himself well to finish, via a deflection, and send the home fans wild. Glorious celebrations for Palace and Mateta duly whips out his trademark celebration to kick the over the corner flag.

Lacroix heads over

Lovely little short corner routine from Palace and the ball is clipped in to Lacroix who is unmarked. He almost gets up too early and ends up sort of shouldering the ball over the bar from close range. That was a big chance for Palace. They’re growing into this game and Spurs are yet to get going at all.

Injury to Lerma as Hughes comes on

Jefferson Lerma hobbles off with an injury and Will Hughes is on. Palace forced into an early challenge and it is turning into a proper physical battle, especially in midfield. Hughes will relish this.

Even start at sunny Selhurst

Spurs are dominating possession but Palace are forcing them to do most of their passing in midfield and backwards and sideways. Very even start in the sunshine in south London.

Crystal Palace lineup

Henderson; Lacroix, Guehi, Chalobah; Munoz, Wharton, Lerma, Mitchell; Eze, Sarr; Mateta

Tottenham lineup

Vicario; Porro, Romero, Van de Ven, Udogie; Kulusevski, Bissouma, Maddison; Johnson, Solanke, Moore

Crystal Palace team news, focus

OUT: Chadi Riad (knee), Rob Holding (undisclosed), Chris Richards (thigh), Matheus Franca (chest/abdominal) | QUESTIONABLE: Cheick Doucoure (ankle)

Tottenham team news, focus

OUT: Heung-min Son (soreness) | QUESTIONABLE: Djed Spence (groin)

Crystal Palace vs Tottenham prediction

Postecoglou has worked out a regular rotation between PL and Europa League games, which in theory should push and improve the first XI and keep things turning over when injuries inevitably pop up. James Maddison will have to impact the game in a big way in Son’s absence, likely drifting wider and higher up the field. Crystal Palace 1-2 Tottenham.

Crystal Palace vs Tottenham preview

Aside from their second-half collapse against Brighton, Tottenham (7th place - 13 points) have been mostly brilliant for over a month now. Ange Postecoglou’s aggressive, risk-taking tactics have led to lots of goals (18 - 2nd-most behind Manchester City), but the real improvements have come defensively with a better balance to how they defend without the ball and how they use suffocating possession to defend when they have the lead. Shipping three goals in 20 minutes to go from 2-0 up and to lose 3-2 to Brighton garnered lots of loud headlines, but appears to been an aberration for a side seemingly hitting its stride.

The same cannot be said for Crystal Palace (18th - 3 points), as Oliver Glasner finds himself under a bit of pressure early in his first full season in charge. To be winless after eight games is one thing, but to be so with just five goals scored is a different level of worrying. Palace average 14 shots per game (10th-most in the PL), but they sit 16th in the league xG table (9.1). For Palace, the positive has been that their defending has kept them in games, so the Eagles have only lost by multiple goals once this season.

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Tottenham host West Ham in a big London derby on Saturday as Ange Postecoglou’s side aim to get their season going.

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Spurs have been pretty infuriating to watch this season, often dominating games but failing to apply the finishing touch and then being punished for silly defensive errors at the other end. Nothing better exemplified that trend than their embarrassing collapse at Brighton last time out. Postecoglou’s side were 2-0 up at half time and cruising but lost 3-2 as their underwhelming start to the new season continued as they sit on 10 points after seven games.

West Ham had been underwhelming under new manager Julen Lopetegui up until their 4-1 hammering of Ipswich Town before the international break. The Hammers finally had a breakout day offensively with Antonio, Bowen, Paqueta and Kudus all on the scoresheet. Getting the right balance has been tough for Lopetegui so far but we are still very early on in his process.

How to watch Tottenham vs West Ham live, stream link and start time

Kick off time: 7:30am ET Saturday (October 19)

Venue: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

TV Channel: USA Network

Streaming: Watch live on NBC.com

Tottenham focus, team news

Richarlison and Wilson Odobert remain out, while Heung-min Son should return after missing the game against Brighton before the international break with a thigh injury and not going away with South Korea for their World Cup qualifiers. Left back Destiny Udogie is an injury doubt, so Ben Davies could start at left back. Spurs looked so good in the first half against Brighton that it was absolutely shocking to see them collapse in the second half. Kulusevski, Johnson, Maddison and Solanke can rip teams apart and Tottenham’s next aim is to get that third goal when they’re on top to truly kill off games.

West Ham focus, team news

West Ham only have one injury concern and that is Niclas Fullkrug. The German forward has been struggling with a calf injury but is close to a return. If he’s fit, expect to see Fullkrug off the bench while the quartet of Bowen, Kudus, Antonio and Paqueta are likely to start again after they clicked against Ipswich. Finding the right balance in defense and midfield will be key and Todibo and Kilman looked solid at center back last time out.

Tottenham vs West Ham prediction

Ange Postecoglou’s project appears to be progressing at Tottenham, while Manchester United remains a club without an identity under Erik ten Hag, and the two sides meet at Old Trafford on Sunday.

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Spurs are riding a three-game winning run across all competitions, with Brennan Johnson scoring in all three, and there is a real sense of Postecoglou’s ideas taking hold early in his second season. The results may have been lacking in the season’s opening weeks, but the quality of Tottenham’s performances and their statistical output were not. Not only have they begun to put away a few of the scoring chances they wasted early on, but Postecoglou feels his side is begining to dominate games in the manner he envisions. The Australian coach is on the record that he expects to win a trophy at Spurs this season and we all know how important that is to the Tottenham faithful. Last time out Tottenham beat Brentford 3-1 at home as James Maddison dazzled in a high-energy display.

Last weekend’s 0-0 draw at Crystal Palace was another one of those miserable results for Manchester United where the game felt like it took 18 hours to play even though everyone watching knew the outcome from the opening whistle. They settled for speculative, long-range shots and only really threatened Dean Henderson from set pieces. At one point, Ten Hag was well on his way to building the best transitional team in the world, as he put it at the time, until opponents started defending the Red Devils deeper and deeper, which means most of the squad — struggling with ideas and creativity as it is — aimlessly shuffles the ball side to side and makes very little of 67 percent of possession. Perhaps the tactical matchup is more favorable on Sunday, with Spurs more than happy to concede a handful of chances to create a dozen of their own.

How to watch Manchester United vs Tottenham live, stream link and start time

Kick off time: 11:30 am ET Sunday (September 29)

Venue: Old Trafford

TV Channel: USA Network

Streaming: Watch live on NBC.com

Manchester United focus, team news

OUT: Victor Lindelof (undisclosed), Luke Shaw (calf), Tyrell Malacia (knee), Leny Yoro (foot)

Tottenham focus, team news

OUT: Richarlison (undisclosed), Wilson Odobert (thigh)

Manchester United vs Tottenham prediction

Tottenham found themselves a goal behind after just 24 seconds, but Ange Postecoglou’s side rallied for a much-needed 3-1 home victory over Brentford on Saturday.

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After back-to-back defeats to Newcastle and Arsenal left Spurs 13th in the Premier League table heading into the weekend, the pressure had predictably begun to grow on Postecoglou. Their midweek League Cup victory over Coventry City didn’t help matters very much, considering they required two late goals to come from behind and beat the Championship side.

Brentford scored inside the opening 30 seconds for the second straight week, as Bryan Mbeumo executed a sensational volley of Keane Lewis-Potter’s cross, but for the second straight week the Bees couldn’t keep their lead away from home and were beaten. Dominic Solanke made it 1-1 with his first goal for Tottenham in the 8th minute and Johnson finished a smooth counter-attack in the 28th. James Maddison got in behind Brentford’s defense in the 85th and chipped Mark Flekken to open his account this season and secure all three points.

Brennan Johnson silences critics with another winning goal

Maybe the Coventry game did serve one important purpose, as Johnson was the one to score the late winner on Wednesday before doing the same thing again on Saturday. Two winners in two games for the 23-year-old, who just this week deleted his social media accounts after receiving unfair abuse following Spurs’ north London derby defeat to Arsenal. He was hardly the only player who underperformed in that game, but he became the online scapegoat despite scoring five goals and providing 10 assists in his first season at the club. If Johnson hasn’t yet proven to some that he can play for a top-four contender, he might never do. But all he has done this season is displace Dejan Kulusevski to midfield (where he is also thriving), held off summer signing Wilson Odobert for his starting spot and scored two massive goals in the span of four days. A young player’s confidence is absolutely everything.

Player ratings - Tottenham vs Brentford

Tottenham vs Brentford updates - by Andy Edwards

Tottenham vs Brentford final score: 3-1

Goalscorers: Bryan Mbeumo (1'), Dominic Solanke (8'), Brennan Johnson (28'), James Maddison (85')

GOAL! Tottenham 3-1 Brentford: James Maddison gives Spurs a cushion against the run of play

GOAL! Tottenham 2-1 Brentford: Brennan Johnson finishes a quick counter to take the lead

GOAL! Tottenham 1-1 Brentford: Dominic Solanke scores his first for Spurs

GOAL! Tottenham 0-1 Brentford: Bryan Mbeumo scores after 24 seconds

Tottenham starting lineup

Vicario - Porro, Romero, Van de Ven, Udogie - Bentancur, Maddison, Kulusevski - Johnson, Son, Solanke

Brentford starting lineup

Flekken - Ajer, Van den Berg, Pinnock, Collins - Yarmolyuk, Janelt, Damsgaard - Carvalho, Lewis-Potter, Mbeumo

How to watch Tottenham vs Brentford live, stream link and start time

Kick off time: 10 am ET Saturday (September 21)

Venue: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

TV Channel: Peacock Premium

Streaming: Premier League on Peacock

Tottenham focus, team news

OUT: Richarlison (undisclosed), Wilson Odobert (thigh) | QUESTIONABLE: Yves Bissouma (undisclosed), Timo Werner (undisclosed)

Brentford focus, team news

OUT: Josh Dasilva (knee), Rico Henry (knee), Aaron Hickey (thigh), Igor Thiago (knee), Gustavo Nunes (lower back), Mathias Jensen (calf), Yoane Wissa (ankle)

Tottenham vs Brentford prediction

LONDON – It wasn’t pretty but Arsenal’s resolute 1-0 win away at bitter rivals Tottenham once again proved they have absolutely everything in place to push Manchester City all the way for the Premier League title.

There is now undisputed steel to their silky swagger and their depleted squad stepped up to kick off a massive week.

Next up in the Premier League for injury-hit Arsenal is a trip to Manchester City on Sunday in a mouthwatering clash between the title rivals who sit first and second in the table heading into the weekend.

Speaking to reporters after the win at Spurs, captain for the day Jorginho was asked if Arsenal’s players are keeping a close eye on City demolishing teams to start the season and Erling Haaland scoring nine goals from his first four games?

“Erling scoring again, it is starting to make us laugh!” Jorginho said, laughing, probably out of respect and a little bit of fear. “We look [at City’s games] because we look at all the games and we love football. We love the Premier League so we watch all the games to be fair. We watch them as well, which is normal. Again it doesn’t get to our head. We need to focus on us and that is what we are trying to do.”

Arsenal’s squad players step up, pragmatic Plan B being perfected

With key players missing for the derby win at Spurs -- Declan Rice, Martin Odegaard, Riccardo Calafiori and Mikel Merino to name four -- Arsenal changed their style of play as they accepted they would have less possession and instead launched counters.

Players put their egos aside, sat deep to defend and did all of the dirty things to get a gutsy away win.

Jorginho lauded his teammates for stepping up when so many key players were missing and called for them to keep putting the team first.

“We know it is a long season and anything can happen,” Jorginho said. “Everybody needs to be ready. That is what we try to do. We are very positive and trust our group and what we are doing. We need to keep on this way.”

Switching up their style of play to be more defensive and pragmatic in certain situations is a blueprint they’ve been developing for some time and perhaps it’s best remembered for their stodgy, ultra-defensive display at Man City last season as they drew 0-0 at the Etihad.

We know Arsenal are capable of tearing your apart with wonderful flowing football but they have now improved in pretty much every aspect of the game and can beat you another way.

Have Arsenal improved since last season?

Is the mental side of the game, to dig in and grind out a result while not being able to play at your free-flowing best, something that Jorginho believes Arsenal have improved since last season?

“I think so. I think the team is working together, going through the process together,” Jorginho explained. “You learn more about each other. You just get better because everyone wants to improve and wants the best for the team. We you put the team in first place I think just good things can happen.”

Given that Arsenal go to Manchester City two points behind them in the table already (City have started with four wins from four) Jorginho was asked about the mentality of basically having to win every game to stay in touch with the team which has won four-straight Premier League titles.

“Yeah, if you want to achieve big things you need to have the mentality of trying to win every single game,” Jorginho said. “That is what we need to do and that is what we want to do. That is what we are trying to do… You need to keep in this way. Keep believing in what you are doing. We are believing in what we are doing and we keep working hard to improve on what we need to improve and keep doing right the things we are doing right. I think we are on the right way and we need to keep it going.”

Arsenal are truly up for the fight

Before their trip to Man City, Arsenal’s stretched squad have the not-so-small matter of heading to dangerous Serie A side Atalanta on Thursday to kick off their Champions League game.

“It will be a really tough and physical game. They are a very physical team. It is not going to be easy, for sure. A hot atmosphere in Italy. We need to be ready for another battle,” Jorginho said.

For many years we would have questioned if Arsenal were up for the battle. Not anymore.

LONDON — A tight, fiery north London derby played out at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Sunday, where Arsenal beat Spurs 1-0 to make a big statement early in the season.

Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal had so many key absentees and Gabriel’s header secured a big win for them to take their tally to 10 points from four games. It was a resolute, professional display from the Gunners.

Ange Postecoglou’s Tottenham created plenty of chances, dominated the ball for vast swathes of the game and will be feeling like they could’ve taken all three points. They will be happy with their performance but unhappy to slump to a second-straight defeat as they have just four points from their first four games of the season.

Here’s a look at what we learned from Tottenham vs Arsenal.

Gunners squad much stronger than we thought

Martin Odegaard, Declan Rice, Mikel Merino, Riccardo Calafiori, Takehiro Tomiyasu, Oleksandr Zinchenko and Kieran Tierney were all missing from Arsenal’s squad on Sunday, but they found a way to grab an impressive derby win. They weren’t at their fluid best, missing the duo of Odegaard and Rice massively in central midfield, but Arteta’s players were pragmatic as the manager dug deep into his squad and adapted his playing style accordingly as they ceded possession. The likes of Jorginho, Martinelli, Timber, Trossard and Partey, all of whom can be considered fringe players in a fully-fit squad, did a solid job to paper over the absentees. Arsenal’s bench was littered with teenagers but had Gabriel Jesus and Raheem Sterling coming off the bench late on to help see the victory over the line. With a tricky test at Atalanta to come this Thursday followed by a massive trip to Manchester City next Sunday, Arteta’s squad will be stretched to its absolute limits this week. It’s not ideal but this early-season injury crisis has showcased that Arsenal’s squad is so much stronger than we actually thought. That will be very pleasing for Arteta given the long slog ahead as they hunt Manchester City.

Pressure is building on Solanke

Dominic Solanke played like a player who knows he cost $85 million this summer. He has yet to get off the mark for Tottenham and two moments summed up his rigidness, as Spurs’ goalscoring issues continue. In the first half Spurs won the ball back on the edge of the box and Solanke was in. He had a free shot on goal inside the box. But he had his head down, couldn’t sort out his feet and Arsenal cleared before he could get his shot away. Late in the second half Maddison slotted him in but Solanke again couldn’t sort his feet out and the chance evaporated. On both occasions huge groans echoed around the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and they will grow louder as Solanke continues to look like he’s running through treacle. Lofty expectations already appear to be weighing him down and it’s spreading to Spurs’ entire attack as both Heung-min Son and James Maddison looked leggy and just off it. Everything up until the final third was pretty good from Spurs but lacking a clinical edge is becoming a worrying trend at the start of this season.

Timber is perfect for this Arsenal side

Tottenham and Arsenal collide in a massive north London derby on Sunday, as both teams need to make a statement early in the campaign.

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Spurs have picked up four points from their first three games, as Ange Postecoglou’s side are struggling with their clinical edge and they cost them in a draw at Leicester and a defeat at Newcastle so far this season. Heung-min Son continues to be their main man but the likes of James Maddison, Brennan Johnson and Timo Werner really need to step up, while Dominic Solanke’s injury has hampered his start to life at Spurs. Influential center back Micky van de Ven is also battling to be fit, while Postecoglou will be hoping Spurs are ruthless and clinical and can make the most of Arsenal being banged up.

Arsenal have plenty of injuries and absentees to worry about ahead of this huge game, with captain Martin Odegaard suffering an ankle injury during the international break which is expected to keep him out of this game, their Champions League opener against Atalanta and most-likely their trip to Manchester City next Sunday (September 22) too. Declan Rice is missing through suspension and new signing Mikel Merino is out with a shoulder injury, while fellow new addition Riccardo Calafiori is also battling to be fit after picking up a knock during the international break. Arsenal have seven points on the board from nine to start the season but lost their focus in their wild draw against Brighton before the break. They have to keep their cool in the cauldron of a NLD this weekend.

How to watch Tottenham vs Arsenal live, stream link and start time

Kick off time: 9am ET Sunday (September 15)

Venue: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

TV Channel: USA Network

Streaming: Watch live on NBC.com

Tottenham focus, team news

If all four players who are battling with injury are fit, this is a massive opportunity for Tottenham. Solanke gives them a focal point up top and seems like a great fit for their system and we all know about the importance of Van de Ven as his pace at the back allows Spurs to play their ridiculously high defensive line. Bissouma alongside Sarr in midfield is perfect for the hustle and bustle of the north London derby and Postecoglou will be feeling like this is the perfect time for his side to make a statement early in the season as they aim to finish in the top four. Spurs have created so many chances during their opening three games but haven’t taken them as they slipped up against Leicester and Newcastle. They have to be clinical this Sunday against a usually stingy Arsenal.

QUESTIONABLE: Dominic Solanke (ankle), Micky van de Ven (knee), Yves Bissouma (other), Richarlison (other)

Arsenal focus, team news

With Rice definitely out and Odegaard seeming to be very likely out, the big selection dilemma is who will start in central midfield. It seems like Thomas Partey and Jorginho will get the nod, with perhaps Leandro Trossard dropping into a central No. 10 role behind Kai Havertz and Gabriel Martinelli starting on the left wing. Or of course new signing Raheem Sterling could make his debut and become an instant hero. Those switches would provide the least disruption to the team. Jurrien Timber could also start alongside Partey and Jorginho could start higher with Trossard starting out on the left. Even with their injury issues, Arsenal still have a deep squad and it will be stretched to its limits over the next week with big trips to Tottenham, Atalanta and Man City coming up.

Nick Pope made six saves as Newcastle United flustered wasteful Tottenham Hotspur 2-1 on Sunday in a match-up of two Premier League sides with top-four dreams at St. James’ Park.

Harvey Barnes gave the Magpies a first-half lead and Alexander Isak delivered a second-half winner against the run of play to improve Newcastle’s unbeaten record to 2-1-0.

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Spurs sink to 1-1-1 after taking 20 shots off 66% of the ball but only finding the score sheet via a Dan Burn own goal.

Spurs took 12 of their shots in the second half, a frame in which they had eight corner kicks, but Pope made some sensational saves and Tottenham was just an inch or two off the mark so many times.

Absences keep game in balance for both sides

Two teams who like to play the game were limited in one part of the field, and that led to a lot of chances without finish. Spurs did not have access to Dominic Solanke and Richarlison, and it’s not wild to say one of them could’ve turned one of the visitors’ 20 shot attempts into goals. And Newcastle is still waiting out Fabian Schar’s suspension while fellow center back Sven Botman continues his recovery from an ACL injury. The Magpies deployed Dan Burn with Emil Krafth at center back and while both were fine it certainly hurt the team’s plans to keep the ball. Sandro Tonali changed the game a little when he came on for Sean Longstaff, and the reverse fixture will be one to watch. That’s not to say this match wasn’t fun, but both Eddie Howe and Ange Postecoglou will prefer a different viewing experience.

Newcastle vs Tottenham player ratings

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Lloyd Kelly was very good at left back while Nick Pope’s heroics were well-detailed in other parts of this piece. Spurs didn’t have any passengers but their center forward play lacked, well, a center forward.

What’s next?

The international break. Then: Spurs host Arsenal in the North London derby at 9am ET Sunday (Sept. 15) and then go to Coventry City in the League Cup.

Newcastle go to Wolves at 11:30am on Sunday, Sept. 15 before a League Cup visit to AFC Wimbledon.

How to watch Newcastle vs Tottenham live, stream link and start time

Kickoff time: 8:30 am ET Sunday (Sept. 1)

Venue: St. James’ Park

TV Channel: USA Network

Streaming:Watch live online via NBC.com

Newcastle vs Tottenham live updates — by Nick Mendola

Newcastle vs Tottenham Hotspur final score: 2-1

Harvey Barnes 37', Dan Burn o.g. 56', Alexander Isak 78'

Out of nothing, the hosts go back in front! Newcastle 2-1 Spurs (78th minute)

Somehow, the Magpies weather the storm and score on the counter.

Jacob Murphy gets behind the Spurs back line and puts the ball across the 18 on a plate for Alexander Isak.

The Swede won’t miss often from there.

Pope saves from distance!

James Maddison curls a hard shot toward the upper 90.

He’s got Pope cooked but the shot is just a bit too central and allows the ex-Burnley keeper to make a very good two-handed save.

Spurs all over Newcastle.

Here come the subs

Sandro Tonali gets a very warm reception in subbing in for Sean Longstaff for a first Premier League match since his near-year-long suspension for gambling.

Lewis Hall replaces Lloyd Kelly as well. The Magpies needed a change. They get two.

Magpies finally slow momentum

It’s been all Spurs in the second half, but substitute Jacob Murphy has won a corner.

The Magpies get nothing out of it but keep the ball for about a minute before blasting a ball out of their back right to Spurs.

The Magpies need to keep the ball somehow and it may takes subs.

Tottenham level! Newcastle 1-1 Spurs (56th minute)

This has been coming, and it’s substitute Brennan Johnson who prods a Newcastle own goal.

Nick Pope makes a save on James Maddison’s drive and shot, but Johnson is at the back post to slide the rebound back on frame.

Pope gets a apiece of it, but Dan Burn can’t see the ball going wide and clears it into the roof of his goal.

One switch for Spurs

Pape Sarr exits for Brennan Johnson. Sarr was on yellow — like three Newcastle players — but this is also an attacking move from Ange Postecoglou.

Halftime — Newcastle 1-0 Spurs

There has been entertainment, for sure, with lots of energy, plenty of fouling, the Newcastle goal, and Spurs having an early marker chalked off for a clear offside.

It could be anyone’s game, but Newcastle have found a moment of magic and Spurs are yet to do so. There could be a bunch of goals in this.

Magpies break through! Newcastle 1-0 Tottenham Hotspur (37th minute)

Lloyd Kelly knifes a cross into the heart of the Spurs box from the left and Harvey Barnes is there.

It’s a really nice finish, a quick redirection that leaves Vicario with very little hope of anything but the ball going wide.

It doesn’t. 1-0 to the hosts.

Spurs find the front foot

Newcastle goalkeeper Nick Pope’s been called upon to make a solid save.

Spurs have really found their game after a first 15-20 minutes that was almost all about the hosts.

Referee injury

Get ready for longer stoppage time after 45 as we’re in a bit of a delay.

Fourth official Darren Bond will have to take on a bigger role as assistant referee following a reported thigh injury amongst the crew.

Isak fools Vicario but not the post

It’s difficult to fool inanimate objects, Alexander.

Isak wins the ball back from Heung-min Son deep in Spurs territory and lofts a surprise shot from an acute angle, catching Guglielmo Vicario too far forward.

It clanks off the top of the far post to keep it scoreless.

Newcastle vs Tottenham Hotspur team news

Lots of Newcastle changes from the midweek League Cup win, with Sandro Tonali’s trip back to the bench the biggest surprise. Fabian Schar is still out through suspsension. Spurs are without Micky van de Ven, Richarlison, and Dominic Solanke, giving big chances to Radu Dragusin and Wilson Odobert.

Newcastle United lineup

Pope, Livramento, Krafth, Burn, Kelly, Longstaff, Guimaraes, Joelinton, Barnes, Gordon, Isak

Tottenham Hotspur lineup

Vicario, Porro, Romero, Dragusin, Udogie, Sarr, Bissouma, Maddison, Kulusevski, Son, Odobert.

Newcastle focus, team news

OUT: Sven Botman (knee), Jamaal Lascelles (knee), Lewis Miley (ankle), Callum Wilson (back), Fabian Schar (suspension), Martin Dubravka (concussion) | QUESTIONABLE: Joe Willock (thigh)

Sandro Tonali is expected to make his first Premier League appearance since last October, when he was given a 10-month ban for betting on football. The Italian and his new club got off to a flying start in August and September before the suspension came down and quickly derailed the season a half-dozen different ways. The midfield is significantly strengthened by Tonali’s return, forming one of the PL’s best trios alongside Bruno Guimaraes and Joelinton, but Eddie Howe’s side was short on defenders before Fabian Schar was sent off and banned for three games. Marc Guehi’s transfer from Crystal Palace hangs in the balance on deadline day and would likely come too late to help the team on Sunday.

Tottenham focus, team news

OUT: Dominic Solanke (ankle) | QUESTIONABLE: Destiny Udogie (undisclosed), Micky van de Ven (knee)

Postecoglou made three key changes to his team from week 1 to 2: Yves Bissouma was brought back into the team from club suspension; Dejan Kulusevski was paired up with James Maddison in midfield; and Wilson Odobert took to the left wing after signing from Burnley earlier in the week. All three players were excellent against Everton and will be very difficult for Postecoglou to drop based on performance. Defender Micky van de Ven tweaked his knee in a scary situation but finished the game and is expected to be available this weekend.

Newcastle vs Tottenham prediction

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