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Newcastle United drew 2-2 with Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League.

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From ecstasy to agony for Newcastle United at St James’ Park as a late show from Cristian Romero earned Tottenham Hotspur a point.

It very much felt like two points dropped for the Magpies, who led twice through substitutes Bruno Guimaraes and Anthony Gordon, only for Romero to net a header to equalise once, then again in added time produce a moment of magic with an overhead kick.

The result ensures Newcastle are three unbeaten in the Premier League, but after dominating most of the match - and more than doing enough to win it - they let yet more home points slip, late on, on Tyneside.

Eddie Howe reacts to Newcastle United 2 Tottenham Hotspur 2

Reflecting on the result, Eddie Howe said: "It wasn't us at our best today but we battled into a position we wanted, but we couldn't defend that corner at the end. It's a disappointing feeling having worked so hard.

"I thought we were in the ascendancy, we had some good chances, the goal was slow in coming. We battled in the first half, their keeper mad a couple of really good saves.

"We weren't at our very best, particular in the attacking half. We did enough but needed to defend the corner better."

Eddie Howe on Bruno Guimaraes impact

“He did very well, it was an outstanding finish. He made a difference, his enthusiasm, passion and energy made a big difference.”

Newcastle United penalty - Eddie Howe has his say on controversial call

“I hadn't seen it, I'm only seeing it now. The big thing is the defender isn't looking at the ball at all, he's looking at Dan [Burn]. I think it's probably the right call.”

Eddie Howe on Anthony Gordon cameo for NUFC

“I was really pleased with his impact, he definitely changed the dynamic, energy, pace, directness. It was a good cameo for Anthony.”

‘Painful one’ - Eddie Howe on Spurs’ second goal in the 95th minute

“We are disappointed with the first goal, it was a standard cross and we haven't defended it well enough.

“Second one, we didn't deal with the first contact then didn't stop the overhead kick. Somehow it went in. It's a painful one for us to take.”

Newcastle United were denied a third straight Premier League win via Cristian Romero’s stoppage time equaliser.

Newcastle twice took the lead with substitutes Bruno Guimaraes and Anthony Gordon scoring either side of Romero’s first goal. The Spurs captain then scored again in the 95th minute.

Eddie Howe made two changes from the 4-1 win at Everton on Saturday. Bruno Guimaraes was rested as Sandro Tonali returned to the midfield, while Jacob Murphy replaced Anthony Elanga on the right-wing.

Nick Woltemade headed over an early cross and Joelinton hit the post as the Magpies shaded the first-half, though Spurs did finish the stronger without testing Aaron Ramsdale.

Howe introduced Guimaraes at half-time as the United skipper went on to open the scoring in the 71st minute. Spurs struck back seven minutes later when Romero met Mohammed Kudus’ cross.

Gordon looked to have to won it when he beat Vicario from the penalty spot. The spot-kick was awarded after VAR penalised Rodrigo Bentacur for bringing down Dan Burn.

But the visitors again hit back right at the death as Romero’s bicycle kick found its way into the bottom corner.

Newcastle United welcome Tottenham Hotspur to St James’ Park tonight eyeing a third straight Premier League win.

The Magpies emphatically ended their away day blues on Saturday night, beating Everton 4-1 to record their first Premier League away victory in seven months. It was also the first time since April that Eddie Howe’s side have won back-to-back games in the league.

With two home matches this week - Burnley also visit Tyneside on Saturday - Howe has set his players the challenge of earning maximum points as they look to move on from their early-season struggles and climb the table.

As it stands, United sit 13th in the table, though are just four below Brighton & Hove Albion in fifth.

Speaking at his pre-Spurs press conference, Howe said: “Yeah, we always felt, even during some difficult runs, that the league's very tight this year and a consistent run of victories can propel you very quickly up the league.

“We're in a better position than we were, not necessarily in terms of league position, but in terms of points gap and, as you say, a couple of wins and we're back to where we want to be.

“So it’s a really key time because what you can't do is allow yourself to become detached. We know where we want to be. We've got work to do to get there. We really need a run of games where we get positive results. That's what we're looking for.”

Howe made six changes to his starting line-up at the Hill Dickinson Stadium, but how many will he make tonight? Here’s our predicted Newcastle United XI:

Newcastle United learn extent of fresh injury just hours before Tottenham Hotspur clash.

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Newcastle United are set to be without goalkeeper Nick Pope until Boxing Day.

Following a series of recent errors in defeats to Brentford, West Ham United and Marseille, head coach Eddie Howe faced loud calls from supporters to drop Pope and instate Aaron Ramsdale.

And in the end, Howe ultimately had the decision taken out of his hands. Pope sustained a groin injury in training on Friday, which saw Ramsdale play his part in the 4-1 win at Everton on Saturday.

Newcastle United learn extent of Nick Pope’s groin injury

Ramsdale is set to continue in goal for tonight’s Premier League clash against Tottenham Hotspur, as well as upcoming matches against Burnley, Bayer Leverkusen, Sunderland, Fulham and Chelsea as Pope recovers from injury.

The 33-year-old visited a specialist early this week and according to Sky Sports News’ Keith Downie was told a recovery time of three weeks. It is hoped Pope will be back in the squad for the visit to Manchester United on Boxing Day.

Discussing Pope on Monday, Howe said: “I can't speak highly enough of Nick. Since I've worked with him, I think he's been outstanding, not just as a goalkeeper because you see the product, but as a person.

“The character that he is, he's a really humorous lad, he's really vibrant and brings good energy to the group and the players see that and respect him immensely. You can see that by the fact that they voted him into the leadership group as a mark of the character that he is behind the scenes.

“His goalkeeping is second to none, he's the best shot stopper I've ever worked with and we need him back.”

Aaron Ramsdale steps up as Newcastle United’s number one

For Ramsdale, it is an opportunity to stake his claim and perhaps convince the club to sign him permanently at the end of the campaign. The 27-year-old joined on a season-long loan deal from Southampton in the summer, which includes an option to buy last summer.

Prior to his appearance at Everton at the weekend, Ramsdale had been restricted to just two starts, both of which came in the Carabao Cup against Bradford City and Tottenham, and one substitute outing when Pope was forced off at Brentford with a concussion.

Speaking after the Everton match, which also marked Ramsdale’s 250th career match, Howe said: “Nick and Aaron are very different goalkeepers. They've got different strengths, still very effective, both of them.

“ Aaron, I think, showed his qualities with the ball at his feet today. He distributed the ball very well. He wasn't overly worked necessarily in terms of shots, but what he did after handling it, I thought he did well.

“I don't think he can do much for the goal, so I think it's a good day for him and for the back four in front of him. Just a good day for the team in general, really.”

Newcastle United are awaiting a further update on the defender.

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Sven Botman is set to miss Newcastle United’s fixture against Tottenham Hotspur as he seeks specialist advice on a back issue.

Botman had started 11 of his last 12 matches before dropping out of the starting line-up for the 2-1 victory over Manchester City nine days ago.

The Dutchman played the final quarter of an hour to help the Magpies see out the victory, however was an unused substitute in the 2-1 defeat to Marseille three days later.

Ahead of Saturday evening’s 4-1 win away to Everton, United head coach Eddie Howe revealed Botman had been nursing a back problem. As it happens, the defender was left out of the squad for the visit to the Hill Dickinson Stadium.

Newcastle United issue Sven Botman injury update

Speaking after the game, Howe said: “He's been to see a specialist, or he's going to see a specialist, should I say. Fingers crossed it's not too long.

“Any absence with a player of Sven's qualities, especially with the injuries that he has had, is a blow for us. So, fingers crossed.”

As of Monday morning, Botman was still waiting to see a specialist, which suggests the visit of Spurs on Tuesday night will come too soon for him as the club awaits guidance on how to treat his injury.

At his pre-match press conference, Howe said: “With Sven, he's going to see a specialist in the next couple of days, just to get a sort of definitive opinion, whether he needs an injection or whether he's able to rest for a few days and then resume training. So we'll wait and see.”

Newcastle United well-stocked at centre-back

Fortunately for Newcastle, they are well-stocked at centre-back as it stands with Malick Thiaw, Dan Burn and Fabian Schar all available. Howe also has the experience of Jamaal Lascelles to call on if required.

It has been left to Burn, Schar and Botman - when fit - to compete for their place at centre-back with Thiaw, who joined from AC Milan for £35million in the summer, quickly becoming undroppable.

Thiaw is the only player to start the last 15 matches in a row, where he scored a brace against Everton on his last appearance.

On Thiaw, Howe said: “You never quite know how long it will take a player to feel comfortable and confident within the team and with their peers and in the way that we play.

“I think Malick had a little period where he had to wait. Fabi and Dan had done really, really well then I think Fabi got a concussion, he got an opportunity and he's never looked back from that moment and today I thought he was outstanding.

“Two great goals, two huge moments for us, but he's been really consistent. I think that's the biggest compliment I can give him. He's physically been able to handle the games, he's looked really strong and another top performer.”

Newcastle United welcome Tottenham Hotspur to St James’ Park tomorrow night.

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Thomas Frank has backtracked on controversially slamming Tottenham Hotspur supporters for booing Guglielmo Vicario during their 2-1 home defeat to Fulham.

A hectic opening six minutes on Saturday saw Spurs concede twice - giving them a mountain to climb. Vicario was caught in no man’s land for the second goal, rushing outside his box to allow Harry Wilson to score from distance.

Mohammed Kudus pulled one back in the second half but a resolute Fulham backline held on to snatch all three points. The crushing defeat was Tottenham’s fourth at home this season, with a section of fans beginning to question Frank’s appointment.

Thomas Frank condemns Tottenham Hotspur fans

Audible boos aimed towards Vicario echoed around North London following his howler. Launching a passionate defence of his goalkeeper, Spurs boss Frank hit out at the club’s supporters.

"I heard some of our fans apparently booed the incident and booed after which, in my opinion, is completely unacceptable,” he said. “(They) can't be true Tottenham fans that do that. Fair enough booing after the game, no problem, but when we are playing, we are supporting each other, we are behind each other going forward.”

And now the U-turn...

Fast forward just 48 hours and Frank has changed his tune - insisting Spurs need all of their supporters united. When asked if he regrets his comments before their trip to Newcastle United, the Dane said: “I don't know, and you can say, how do you define a true Spurs fan? I think all the fantastic fans we have believe they're true Spurs fans. Some react in one way, some react in another, some are a little bit in between. No matter what, we need all of them.”

A growing number of Tottenham fans appear to be voicing their discontent at the manager due to recent performances. NewcastleWorld has profiled a sample of angry comments from social media below.

Newcastle United picked up a fresh injury on the eve of their 4-1 win over Everton.

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Eddie Howe’s big selection calls paid off as Newcastle United recorded a 4-1 victory away to Everton.

A Malick Thiaw double and goals from Lewis Miley and Nick Woltemade put the Magpies 4-0 up before Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall grabbed a consolation goal in the 70th minute.

After beating Manchester City 2-1 last weekend, United clinched back-to-back Premier League wins for the first time since April and ended their seven-month wait for a domestic away win.

Eddie Howe’s six Newcastle United selection calls pay off

Howe made six changes from Tuesday’s 2-1 defeat to Marseille in the Champions League, with Aaron Ramsdale, Lewis Hall, Miley, Joelinton, Anthony Elanga and Woltemade coming in for Nick Pope, Fabian Schar, Joe Willock, Sandro Tonali, Jacob Murphy and Anthony Gordon.

On the changes, Howe said: “I was really pleased for the squad today because it was a squad victory, really. We made changes because I wanted no fatigue on the pitch. I didn't want the feeling that I had after the Brentford game, the West Ham game, where I felt we were tired and lethargic.

“So, with that in mind, I think we have to trust the squad and use the squad. They repaid that faith.

“The players that came in, I thought, were excellent. The players that remained from the previous games did well too. I thought we had a good look about us. I thought we had our athleticism and pace in the right areas of the pitch.”

Newcastle United new double injury injury blow

Howe was under pressure from supporters to drop Pope and play Ramsdale after he was at fault for Marseille’s equaliser in midweek. But ultimately, the decision was taken out of the head coach’s hands after Pope picked up a groin issue during training on Friday.

Asked if Pope would have started if fit, Howe replied: “Good try! That's something for me to know.”

Howe continued: “Nick, we're disappointed to lose him. We can't afford to lose any player. He suffered an injury just towards the end of training.

“I didn't name the team yesterday. So we were just training as normal and he just, I think, wrong-footed on a shot and just felt something in his groin more after training than sort of in that moment.

“And, yes, I hope he's not out for long. We need him back. He'll have a scan in the next few days to find the damage.”

In addition to Pope, Newcastle are also awaiting an update on defender Sven Botman, who has gone to visit a specialist over a back problem.

Howe said: “He's been to see a specialist, I think, or he's going to see a specialist, should I say. Fingers crossed it's not too long. Any absence with a player of Sven's qualities, especially with the injuries that he has had, is a blow for us. So, fingers crossed.”

Aaron Ramsdale impresses on Premier League debut for Newcastle United

As a result, Ramsdale made his first Premier League start for the Magpies since joining from Southampton on a season-long loan deal in the summer.

“Nick and Aaron are very different goalkeepers,” Howe said. “They've got different strengths. Still very effective, both of them.

“And Aaron, I think, showed his qualities with the ball at his feet today. He distributed the ball very well. It wasn't overly worked, necessarily, in terms of shots, but what he did have to handle it.

“I thought he did well. I don't think he'd do much with the goal. So I think it's a good day for him and for the back four in front of him. Just a good day for the team in general, really.”

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Newcastle United have agreed to sign teenage defender Josh Kenchington from League One outfit Barnsley.

It was widely reported earlier this month that Kenchington was Tyneside-bound with Newcastle fending off competition from several other Premier League clubs.

Kenchington is very highly rated, having already been compared to Manchester City and England defender John Stones.

Stones, like Kenchington, is a Barnsley lad and came through the Tykes’ academy before joining Everton for £3m after making 28 first-team appearances.

Stones, now 31, left his boyhood as an 18-year-old. Kenchington is departing at the far earlier age of 15.

Newcastle United beat Manchester United & Spurs to Josh Kenchington signature

As per Sky Sports News, Newcastle have beaten the likes of Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur and Brighton & Hove Albion to Kenchington’s signature and agreed to pay £350,000 plus “significant bonuses” to Barnsley.

An England under-15s international, Kenchington is already north of 6ft. He has been described as a two-footed centre-back and comfortable on the ball.

Josh Kenchington issue farewell message ahead of Newcastle United

Ahead of the move to Newcastle being made official, Kenchington has taken to social media to issue a goodbye message to Barnsley.

Kenchington wrote on Instagram: ““Where do I start? 5 years at this great academy, filled with both ups and downs, a rollercoaster of emotions.

“I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone at the club, including academy staff, players, and every coach along the way. Thank you all.

“I will never forget the memories made at my boyhood club and never forget how much I progressed. But is time now for the next chapter of my life, we move...❤️”

Fabian Schar returned to the Newcastle United starting line-up with goal against Tottenham Hotspur in midweek.

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Fabian Schar has insisted he is “open” to staying at Newcastle United beyond the current campaign.

Signed in 2018 for just £3million by Rafa Benitez, the Swiss defender has been labelled as Newcastle’s best pound-for-pound signing of the Premier League era. Schar has been out of the team in recent weeks but returned to the starting line-up against Tottenham Hotspur on Wednesday.

The 33-year-old repaid Eddie Howe’s faith by breaking the deadlock in a 2-0 win. Schar currently sits fourth in the list of Newcastle’s highest scoring defenders (22 goals) - 15 behind the legendary Frank Hudspeth.

Fabian Schar on Newcastle United future

One-year contract extensions have been the norm for Schar in consecutive seasons. He is taking the twilight of his career step by step but is keen to commit to another 12 months at St James’ Park.

“I have said before that I feel at home here,” Schar told The Chronicle. “I know in football you never know what happens and it goes quick. If that's something that can happen, that would be good. I would be open to it of course.

"We need to see what the situation is and what happens in the next few weeks. I will just try to show what I can do with my quality, and the rest we will see."

‘Great to see him back’ - Eddie Howe

Howe’s first big decision as Toon manager was to reintroduce Schar back into the fold. Speaking before the game, he discussed the competitiveness to start at centre-back this season.

“Absolutely (great to see him back),” Howe told reporters. “I think it was important for Fabian to come on and do well because it was a difficult moment for him. He's been an ever-present near enough since I've been here.

“Obviously, the challenge is greater this season with the arrival of Malick (Thiaw) and Sven's form and Dan (Burn's) form. For all the defenders to step up and to play is not easy with the group of defenders that we have. So, I'm delighted with how he played today and that will do him the world of good.”

Eddie Howe on Tottenham Hotspur win

On beating Spurs, Howe said: “Really pleased. When you make the changes that we did (eight changes), you hope to see a performance in line with our identity and expectations, and I thought we got both today.

“I thought the pressing early on in the game was outstanding, and the general attitude of the players was very, very good. Individually, there were some really good performances and, collectively, we were strong. Really pleased for the squad today.”

“You wonder how cohesive it will be (after making so many changes), but from minute one we looked in a really good place. Athletically, I thought we were excellent, and a lot of those players haven’t played regularly, so that’s a testament to their professionalism and how they look after themselves in between games. They got their rewards.”

Newcastle United talisman Sandro Tonali returned to the team last night and scooped the man-of-the-match reward.

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Sandro Tonali declared “This is NUFC” on social media following Newcastle United’s win over Tottenham Hotspur.

The Italian returned to the Toon engine room following a bout of illness and produced a typical dominant performance. Tonali - who set up Fabian Schar’s opener from the corner spot - was crowned man of the match against Spurs.

His control in midfield allowed for Bruno Guimaraes and Joelinton to earn a much-needed rest on the bench. Jacob Ramsey and Joe Willock partnered Tonali as Newcastle ran out as comfortable winners.

Sandro Tonali posts on social media

Tonali used his customary social media post at the full-time whistle to send a black-and-white battle cry to the rest of the competition. He declared “This is NUFC” - with several figures at the club making public the importance of retaining the trophy.

Teammates Bruno Guimaraes and Dan Burn called him “maestro”, with Nick Woltemade, Anthony Elanga and Toon icon Alan Shearer also honouring the playmaker. Using last night as evidence, Tonali is certainly keen to keep the Carabao Cup on Tyneside.

Sandro Tonali on Tottenham Hotspur win

Speaking to ITV post-match, Tonali set his sights on winning the Carabao Cup for a second time. He said: “Tonight, the first thing (what the win does) is (give us) confidence. We started the game really well.

“This win is important, it is so important to be in the quarter-final, but also important to play really good football. Our goal is to win this trophy again. These fans deserve everything for this team. We play every game, 100 per cent, for these fans.”

Eddie Howe on Tottenham Hotspur win

On beating Spurs, Eddie Howe told reporters: “(I am) really pleased. When you make the changes that we did (eight changes), you hope to see a performance in line with our identity and expectations, and I thought we got both today.

“I thought the pressing early on in the game was outstanding, and the general attitude of the players was very, very good. Individually, there were some really good performances and, collectively, we were strong. Really pleased for the squad today.”

“You wonder how cohesive it will be (after making so many changes), but from minute one we looked in a really good place. Athletically, I thought we were excellent, and a lot of those players haven’t played regularly, so that’s a testament to their professionalism and how they look after themselves in between games. They got their rewards.”