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Tottenham continues resurgence with a big win

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The Wales international, whose father David played for the Tractor Boys between 1997 and 2001, bagged a first-half double, while Djed Spence and Dejan Kulusevski were on target later on to seal all three points at Portman Road.

Johnson was in the right place at the right time twice in the space of eight minutes to convert a pair of Son Heung-min assists, though Omari Hutchinson halved the deficit before the break with an impressive first-time strike for the hosts.

The result remained in the balance until the closing stages, when a deflected Spence effort and Kulusevski's fine individual goal ultimately condemned Ipswich to a seventh defeat in eight home league matches.

Kieran McKenna's side remains 18th on the league table, but is now five points from safety after Wolverhampton Wanderers' surprise win at high-flying Bournemouth.

Ange Postecoglou's Spurs, meanwhile, stay 12th and are six points adrift of the top 10.

His side is enjoying a welcome upturn in fortunes, which has been inspired by the return of several players from injury.

"The fact that we can throw people on from the bench who can contribute means everyone gets a boost," said the Spurs boss.

"From our perspective, these last two weeks have given us a breather and reset our football. I'm pleased the boys have embraced it."

Postecoglou added: "Ipswich are one of the hardest-working teams in the league. You know you're going up against a battle and a contest – we had to do that.

"First half, we could have done better. We allowed them some moments. But in the second half, we dug in. That allowed us to execute and play our football.

"When you come to a place like this, the crowd creates some energy, so we had to weather that storm.

"But we were always a threat. Sonny [Son] was unplayable in that first half and it's so great to get Brennan back; he scores so many goals for us in those areas."

Spurs remain down in 12th place but Johnson is confident in his side's prospects when it has its best players available.

"He [David] had a great time here and he holds the club in high accounts," Wales international Brennan, who now has nine league goals this season, said about his father.

"For me, it was about getting the three points for Tottenham. They beat us last time and that was in our heads because we didn't want to lose.

"We have always tried to believe. When we have all the players back we have won the last two Premier League games and that's something we wanted to keep in mind.

"We played good football, but also defended well. It's Tottenham Hotspur – we want to be as high as we can. We want to get right up the league."

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Postecoglou insists Spurs need reinforcements

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In recent months, Spurs have been plagued by injuries and, as such, have struggled for form, as they sit 14th on the Premier League table after suffering an 11th defeat of the season against Arsenal in midweek.

They have already signed a new goalkeeper this month, with Antonin Kinsky joining from Slavia Prague to ease some of the pressure between the sticks after Guglielmo Vicario suffered a broken ankle.

Spurs are also without first-choice defenders Micky van de Ven and Cristian Romero, as well as winger Wilson Odobert for the long term, and with more issues piling up, Postecoglou insisted he needed reinforcements.

"The club is working as hard as it can and that's all you can ask for," he said. "I do know a lot of work is being done behind the scenes.

"We need reinforcements and need to try and make that happen if we can this week.

"It is trickier in January because you're trying to acquire players from clubs who might want to replace that player, so a lot of logistics involved."

Spurs were rumoured to be in the running to sign Paris Saint-Germain's Randal Kolo Muani on loan in this window, although he is now reportedly closing in on a deal with Juventus.

Asked if his club were in the mix for the France international, Postecoglou said: "It depends what you mean.

"We've been interested in and were looking at a number of players, but did we get to the point we thought he was coming to us? No."

Timo Werner, Brennan Johnson and Yves Bissouma have all added to Spurs' lengthy injury list in the last week. Werner is set for a spell on the sidelines with a hamstring injury, while the latter two sustained issues against Arsenal.

However, Spurs are boosted by a defensive return as Ben Davies, who has missed the last month with a hamstring problem, is in line to return against Everton on Monday (AEDT).

"There's a couple still sore from midweek. Just waiting to see how Brennan Johnson is, he has a bit of a calf complaint," Postecoglou added.

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(VIDEO) Moment Rodrigo Bentancur Collapses in Tottenham vs. Liverpool Match

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In the video, you can see how the player attempts to take a shot on goal towards Liverpool’s net when he suddenly collapses unconscious on the grass, alarming everyone present. Fortunately, they were able to react in time to attend to the Uruguayan international.

The London club reported: "We can confirm that Rodrigo is conscious, speaking, and will be taken to the hospital for further tests."

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Ange says even Salah would struggle at Spurs

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How to watch Tottenham v Liverpool LIVE in Australia

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The first leg of what promises to be a thrilling battle takes place at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, where Postecoglou will be desperate top avoid a repeat of their Premier League clash at the same venue in late December.

That day, the Reds scored six goals in an incredible 6-3 win to stamp their credentials as the best team in England through the first half of the season.

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When you have two high-octane offences like those of Tottenham and Liverpool, you can expect a healthy helping of goals. Only two weeks ago, these two sides played a nine-goal thriller as Luis Diaz and Mohammed Salah scored braces each in Liverpool’s 6-3 victory at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Are Liverpool about to defend their Carabao Cup title and reach the final for the third time in four years? Or can Spurs repeat their 2021 Carabao Cup run?

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How to watch Tottenham v Liverpool LIVE in Australia

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The first leg of what promises to be a thrilling battle takes place at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, where Postecoglou will be desperate top avoid a repeat of their Premier League clash at the same venue in late December.

That day, the Reds scored six goals in an incredible 6-3 win to stamp their credentials as the best team in England through the first half of the season.

Fetch TV: If you're a Fetch subscriber, with your beIN SPORTS CONNECT subscription, you’ll be able to enjoy the tension and drama the Carabao Cup semi-finals offer.

How do I watch the Carabao Cup semi-finals in New Zealand?

beIN SPORTS understands your love for the beautiful game and offers two ways to quench your thirst for Carabao Cup semi-finals:

beIN SPORTS CONNECT: Watch all four Carabao Cup semi-final matches live and on-demand on beIN SPORTS CONNECT. Subscribe directly through the CONNECT website or app. Watch on your laptop, smartphone, tablet, and smart TV.

Subscribing to beIN SPORTS CONNECT

We offer two subscription options for existing and new viewers:

Annual: For hardcore fans, our annual subscription offer provides huge value at $149.99.

When you have two high-octane offences like those of Tottenham and Liverpool, you can expect a healthy helping of goals. Only two weeks ago, these two sides played a nine-goal thriller as Luis Diaz and Mohammed Salah scored braces each in Liverpool’s 6-3 victory at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Are Liverpool about to defend their Carabao Cup title and reach the final for the third time in four years? Or can Spurs repeat their 2021 Carabao Cup run?

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'Things weren't equal and balanced' - Postecoglou adamant Tottenham deserved win

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Ange Postecoglou believes Tottenham should have beaten Newcastle United and would have done so if "all things were equal and balanced".

Spurs lost 2-1 at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday, with Newcastle coming from behind after Dominic Solanke's fourth-minute opener – Anthony Gordon scored 140 seconds later before Alexander Isak netted the winner before the break.

Spurs were visibly frustrated by Newcastle's equaliser, with a lengthy VAR check for a handball against Joelinton confirming the goal as the Brazilian's arm was by his side.

Postecoglou's side, who have now gone six league games without a home win for the first time since October 2008, also finished the game without a recognised centre-back after Radu Dragusin was removed at half-time due to injury.

"On the balance of play, any balance you want with all things being equal, we would have won," Posteocglou told BBC Sport.

"Outstanding. I couldn't be prouder of the players. I couldn't ask any more. It's a game we would have won if all things were equal.

"If all things were equal and balanced, we would have won. Things weren't equal and balanced."

When asked if it was Newcastle's first goal that was not equal, he added: "You can talk about whatever you want. You want my opinion - if all things were equal and balanced, we would have won.

"We had plenty of chances. Our football was outstanding considering everything we're going through.

Spurs struck the post in the second half through Brennan Johnson before substitute James Maddison and Solanke also went close.

They also had 13 shots to Newcastle's 14, with both teams managing four shots on target, though the hosts' 0.84 expected goals (xG) was slightly lower than their opponents' 1.08.

Due to the injury problems at the club, the average age of Postecoglou’s line-up on Saturday was 23 years and 336 days, their youngest starting XI for a Premier League game since they faced QPR in March 2015 (23y 290d).

Brandon Austin was also brought into the side for his first Premier League start, and Postecoglou was impressed with his performance.

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'Things weren't equal and balanced' - Postecoglou adamant Tottenham deserved win

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Ange Postecoglou believes Tottenham should have beaten Newcastle United and would have done so if "all things were equal and balanced".

Spurs lost 2-1 at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday, with Newcastle coming from behind after Dominic Solanke's fourth-minute opener – Anthony Gordon scored 140 seconds later before Alexander Isak netted the winner before the break.

Spurs were visibly frustrated by Newcastle's equaliser, with a lengthy VAR check for a handball against Joelinton confirming the goal as the Brazilian's arm was by his side.

Postecoglou's side, who have now gone six league games without a home win for the first time since October 2008, also finished the game without a recognised centre-back after Radu Dragusin was removed at half-time due to injury.

"On the balance of play, any balance you want with all things being equal, we would have won," Posteocglou told BBC Sport.

"Outstanding. I couldn't be prouder of the players. I couldn't ask any more. It's a game we would have won if all things were equal.

"If all things were equal and balanced, we would have won. Things weren't equal and balanced."

When asked if it was Newcastle's first goal that was not equal, he added: "You can talk about whatever you want. You want my opinion - if all things were equal and balanced, we would have won.

"We had plenty of chances. Our football was outstanding considering everything we're going through.

Spurs struck the post in the second half through Brennan Johnson before substitute James Maddison and Solanke also went close.

They also had 13 shots to Newcastle's 14, with both teams managing four shots on target, though the hosts' 0.84 expected goals (xG) was slightly lower than their opponents' 1.08.

Due to the injury problems at the club, the average age of Postecoglou’s line-up on Saturday was 23 years and 336 days, their youngest starting XI for a Premier League game since they faced QPR in March 2015 (23y 290d).

Brandon Austin was also brought into the side for his first Premier League start, and Postecoglou was impressed with his performance.

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Postecoglou's Spurs lose again after leading

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Both sides scored within the opening six minutes at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, where Isak won it with a 38th-minute goal.

The Swede pounced on Radu Dragusin's mistake to put Newcastle in front as Eddie Howe's side completed the turnaround after Solanke's opener.

Spurs' defensive issues came back to bite when Gordon restored parity just 140 seconds later and Isak then scored for a seventh league game running.

Spurs hit the post through Brennan Johnson after the break, before James Maddison's curling attempt flashed wide and Solanke sent a looping header onto the roof of the net late on.

Newcastle held firm and after a lengthy period of second-half stoppage-time, got over the line to consolidate its place in fifth, while Spurs remain in the bottom half.

Ange Postecoglou's side, which has now gone six league games without a home win for the first time since October 2008, also finished the game without a recognised centre-back after Radu Dragusin was removed at half-time with an injury.

"On the balance of play, any balance you want with all things being equal, we would have won," the Australian coach said.

"Outstanding. I couldn't be prouder of the players. I couldn't ask any more. It's a game we would have won if all things were equal.

"If all things were equal and balanced, we would have won. Things weren't equal and balanced."

When asked if it was Newcastle's first goal that was not equal, he added: "You can talk about whatever you want. You want my opinion – if all things were equal and balanced, we would have won.

"We had plenty of chances. Our football was outstanding considering everything we're going through.

Conversely morale is high at Newcastle and coach Howe is sure his side can continue building on its positive momentum.

"Confidence has definitely shifted, it naturally does when you win games," Howe said. "It was something we were building to.

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