Newcastle boss Howe hails 'fantastic' Almiron after shock win at Spurs

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24 Oct 2022 • 1:54 AM MYT
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Newcastle United's impressive early season form continued to gain momentum with a superb win at Tottenham which lifted them up into fourth in the Premier League table.

They went ahead in contentious circumstances, Callum Wilson finding the net with an excellent lob from outside the box after colliding with Hugo Lloris.

The goal was awarded after a lengthy video assistant referee (VAR) check for a foul and handball, but there was nothing controversial about the second goal before half-time.

A poor clearance by Lloris was intercepted by Sean Longstaff before Miguel Almiron beat one opponent and went around another and fired under the Spurs keeper for his fifth goal in five league games.

Spurs pulled a goal back through Harry Kane's low header from close range, awarded after another lengthy VAR check for offside, but Newcastle held on to secure the points.

Toon boss Eddie Howe said: "It was a big win. We were determined to come here and be positive. Great display from us. We deserved the win.

"My players deserve all the credit for how we attack the game. We executed the game plan really well. It wasn't without problems - they have world-class players.

"They had a few long-range shots and dangerous counter-attacks early on. Once we solved that we were OK."

On the opening goal: "I haven't seen it again. It looked like the two players came together. Why should that foul go in the way of the defending team?"

"Miggy [Almiron] has always been a fantastic player. He's just adding goals to his game. When he's in front of goal you think he's going to score. His performance today was excellent."

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