Tottenham are in dire straits once again after Newcastle inflicted a second straight Premier League loss on Roberto De Zerbi’s side.
Off the back of last weekend’s disastrous opening loss at Brentford, Spurs succumbed to second-half goals from Anthony Elanga and Yoane Wissa, who continue to look like different players under new Magpies boss Matthias Jaissle.
Omar Marmoush had chances to score on his Tottenham debut but failed to convert, while Savio was notable for his absence due to muscular fatigue off the back of his impressive midweek cameo against Charlton.
The defeat will feel most bitter for former Newcastle man Sandro Tonali, who moved to Spurs for £100m in the summer and was jeered off by the away fans when he was substituted, following an unremarkable performance.
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Next up
00:00 , Will CastleTottenham will return to action next Saturday at Nottingham Forest as they try to get their first point of the season on the board.
Newcastle, meanwhile, return to St James’ Park to host Bournemouth in the early kick-off that day.
Roberto De Zerbi calls loss 'unfair result'
23:30 , Will Castle"Disappointed for the result because until the first goal we conceded I think we played better than Newcastle,” he told BBC Sport. “We lost ball possession in the first half because we didn't defend in the right way, the distance between the defenders and attackers was too big.
"We can improve in the defensive phases but today was an unfair result.
"At the beginning of the second half we had some chance to create the potential chances. We created many chances to score, we have to improve the last decision, because that will make a difference. At the end we are disappointed for the result and our fans. We are working to be a great team. When we become a team I think we can change the story of the last two seasons for Tottenham.
"We are working to be good on the pitch, if you believe in work and training then you have to improve day by day."
Already at rock bottom?
23:00 , Will CastleTottenham Hotspur are bottom of the Premier League table.
The only way is up, as they say.
Stat attack
22:30 , Will Castle2 - Tottenham Hotspur have lost their opening two matches of a league campaign without scoring for the first time since the 1974-75 season.
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2 - Anthony Elanga is the first player to score in both of Newcastle United's first two Premier League games of a campaign since Alan Shearer in 2003-04.
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Roberto De Zerbi explains Savio absence for Tottenham’s clash
22:00 , Will CastleIn case you missed it - Roberto De Zerbi clarified why Savio was absent from Tottenham’s matchday squad before today’s clash.
“We had some bad news yesterday,” he told Sky Sports. “He suffered muscular fatigue. The medical staff didn't want to take a risk. I agree with them."
Roberto De Zerbi explains Savio absence for Tottenham’s clash with Newcastle
Nico Gonzalez reflects on instant Newcastle impact four days after joining
21:45 , Will Castle"It was amazing,” Nico Gonzalez told BBC Sport. “I have been four days here so it wasn't easy for me to start but I am really happy for the work I have done and the team has done.
"The idea (in the second half) was the same but we made a few adjustments and were a little more aggressive on them.
“I think that this group has so much potential, we are really young and have so much space to improve and even today I felt like we kept on improving and feeling more comfortable and that is the way we need to keep going."
Anthony Elanga finds his shooting boots
21:30 , Will CastleAnthony Elanga failed to score from any of his 17 shots across 32 Premier League appearances last season.
He has netted in back-to-back outings in 2026/27, scoring two goals from four shots.
A new man.
More from Yoane Wissa
21:15 , Will Castle"I'm very happy,” he told Sky Sports. “Proud of the team and proud of the club. I know these fans; they are so lovely. They love the club, they love the players. What they want is for us to give them what we have. We tried; it was difficult today, but they never stopped singing. Today is for them.
"Of course we lost so many players (in the summer). But the club worked well. It's good because it's a challenge. We need players to step up. Like me, I didn't play last year.
"Now I have the chance to play, so I need to enjoy every single moment.
"There are so many new players. Even Amar (Dedic) has been unbelievable today.
"Even Anthony (Elanga) now. We have to step up and we have to [be up for] the challenge. With the fans behind us, nobody can stop us.
"I'm not injured. I feel confident now. I trust myself, I trust the manager, I trust the club, I trust the players around me. Even if I didn't play a lot last year, I had so much training with them. I know them; they know me. I need to enjoy it because last year was tough. This is just the beginning."
How did the debutants do?
21:00 , Will CastleTwo new recruits started today in north London: Omar Marmoush for Tottenham, Nico Gonzalez for Spurs. Both came from Man City.
Marmoush didn’t have the worst day. He got himself into a couple of good positions and had a handful of decent chances to score. But he blanked.
Gonzalez, meanwhile, already looks like a fabulous signing. His diagonal ball to Amar Dedic sparked Anthony Elanga’s opener. On the whole, it was a really assured display from the Spaniard.
Roberto De Zerbi: 'We will not panic'
20:45 , Will Castle"We will not panic,” Roberto De Zerbi told Sky Sports. “I know very well where we are going, what the plan is and what difficult problems we could find in our way.
“I am sorry for the fans and sorry for the players for the result but we have to improve and to change two seasons like the last two is impossible in 10 days and with people in the transfer market.
“We have to work hard on the pitch and find the connection with the players because last season before the end of the season we were in the Championship and we stayed up together.
"Now we have to keep clam and focus on improvement. We have a great squad and great players, we can't use all the players we brought but if we work in this way and believe in ourselves I think we will change the last two seasons. If the rush is more important than the journey we can't find the solutions to the last two seasons."
Matthias Jaissle brands Spurs win as another 'step in right direction'
20:30 , Will Castle"We also did well last week against Liverpool, therefore it was a step in the right direction again against a strong opponent with huge signings during the transfer window,” he told Sky Sports.
"This is something we were aware of, but how we handled that challenge was amazing.
"It's always the same as a coach, you try to emphasise where you could potentially stress the opponent. You find gaps, you analyse that, and this is what matters today.
"But in general we try to keep our principles on the pitch independent of the opponent and today it worked two or three times."
Jamie Carragher: 'Tottenham's start to season couldn't have gone any worse'
20:15 , Will Castle"Tottenham's start to the season couldn't have gone any worse,” Jamie Carragher said on Sky Sports.
"But it's going to take time at Tottenham. A lot of new players have come in, they've paid top dollar, but they're quality players, certainly in the midfield area in Fernandes, Tonali.
"We saw signs today in terms of Van Hecke on the ball, but it won't be finished. I think there will be more to come.
"It's natural that people will panic a little and Tottenham will go into the market again, there's no doubt about it.
"Not just because they've lost twice, but it makes you more decisive. If you've won both games and a couple of games and some of the players looked alright, you'd look at a couple of deals and think 'maybe we're OK, maybe we give that players until Christmas.
"That certainly won't be the case on the back of two really bad defeats."
Yoane Wissa hails Matthias Jaissle as 'best signing for Newcastle'
20:00 , Will Castle"Howe did a top job; we have to respect that,” Yoane Wissa told Sky Sports. “But the new manager comes with a new identity. Every part of the game, we do precise.
"He's a really dynamic manager; we need to give everything. He's the best signing for Newcastle."
Newcastle duo reborn
19:45 , Will CastleNewcastle came into this season off the back of a nightmare summer, where transfer after transfer fell through, while so many big names left. One of them was Sandro Tonali to Tottenham.
Yet with Anthony Elanga and Yoane Wissa, they look like they’ve got two new stars. They weren’t the ones today who looked like they need new signings before Tuesday; the ones who have spent £320m, on the other hand...
The dream start to the season for Matthias Jaissle’s men.
Same old Spurs lose second on the bounce to Newcastle
19:33 , Will Castle
FULL-TIME! Tottenham 0-2 Newcastle
19:30 , Will CastleTottenham look in trouble again after Newcastle inflicted a second straight Premier League loss on Roberto De Zerbi’s side.
Off the back of last weekend’s disastrous opening loss at Brentford, Spurs succumbed to second-half goals from Anthony Elanga and Yoane Wissa, who continue to look like different players under new Magpies boss Matthias Jaissle.
Omar Marmoush had chances to score on his Tottenham debut but failed to convert, while Savio was notable for his absence due to muscular fatigue off the back of his impressive midweek cameo against Charlton.
The defeat will feel most bitter for former Newcastle man Sandro Tonali, who moved to Spurs for £100m in the summer and was jeered off by the away fans when he was substituted, following an unremarkable performance.
FULL-TIME! Tottenham 0-2 Newcastle
19:21 , Will CastleNewcastle do the business once again - and Spurs are right back in dire straits.
Tottenham 0-2 Newcastle
19:19 , Will Castle90+2 mins: Dominic Solanke diverts the ball goalwards but Lewis Hall is on the line to clear and keep his side’s clean sheet.
Tottenham 0-2 Newcastle
19:17 , Will Castle90+1 mins: Four minutes added on. Spurs fans heading for the exits.
Tottenham 0-2 Newcastle
19:14 , Will Castle87 mins: CHANCE! Best opportunity of the second half for Spurs, and it falls to the new boy.
Omar Marmoush meets the cross on the volley but he just tries to place it, taking the pace off the ball and it’s comfortable for Lukas Hornicek.
Tottenham 0-2 Newcastle
19:10 , Will Castle84 mins: Jan Paul van Hecke sticks with Nick Woltemade to stop the big German from breaking away for a clear one-on-one.
Tottenham 0-2 Newcastle
19:09 , Will Castle82 mins: Another half-chance for Newcastle as the ball is played through to Harvey Barnes, but Antonin Kinsky closes him down. Nick Woltemade then fires wide before the flag goes up.
Double change for the Magpies now. Yoane Wissa and Anthony Elanga, the goalscorers, make way for Jacob Ramsay and Jacob Murphy.
Tottenham 0-2 Newcastle
19:05 , Will Castle78 mins: Newcastle came into this season off the back of a nightmare summer, where transfer after transfer fell through, while so many big names left. One of them was Sandro Tonali to Tottenham.
Yet with Anthony Elanga and Yoane Wissa, they look like they’ve got two new stars. The dream start to the season.
Tottenham 0-2 Newcastle
19:01 , Will Castle75 mins: More Newcastle cheers now. Sandro Tonali is being hooked for Dominic Solanke.
GOAL! Tottenham 0-2 Newcastle (Wissa, 73')
18:59 , Will CastleYoane Wissa with the acrobatic effort and Newcastle are two to the good!
Nick Woltemade, just off the bench, heads the corner down and Wissa, who looks like a new player under Matthias Jaissle, improvises with the bicycle kick with his back to goal to score!
There is so much space between the jumping pack and the goalkeeper - Spurs are just ball-watching.
Tottenham 0-1 Newcastle
18:59 , Will Castle72 mins: Newcastle’s turn to make some changes.
Nico Gonzalez’s debut ends as he’s replaced by Sean Steur, while Nick Woltemade comes on for Joe Willock.
Tottenham 0-1 Newcastle
18:57 , Will Castle70 mins: SAVE! Pedro Porro has a pop from range and it has to be tipped over by Lukas Hornicek.
The corner results in another effort from some way out, this time from Mateus Fernandes, but it flies well wide.
Tottenham 0-1 Newcastle
18:56 , Will Castle69 mins: That signals Mathys Tel’s last involvement.
He’s replaced by Mohammed Kudus, making his return from a lengthy thigh injury that saw him miss the World Cup, as well as the second half of last season.
Mikey Moore is meanwhile on for Archie Gray, while Destiny Udogie comes on for Andy Robertson.
Tottenham 0-1 Newcastle
18:55 , Will Castle68 mins: Oh my word. That is one of the worst free-kicks I’ve ever seen from Mathys Tel. Maybe worse than that infamous Raheem Sterling effort.
He slips and it balloons into Row Z.
Gonzalez looks like fabulous signing
18:54 , Lawrence Ostlere at the Tottenham Hotspur StadiumLawrence Ostlere at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium:
Lovely diagonal pass by Nico Gonzalez to spark that move, and the run and header from Amar Dedic was excellent to tee up Anthony Elanga. Only two weekends in, but Dedic looks like a fabulous signing by Newcastle.
Tottenham 0-1 Newcastle
18:53 , Will Castle66 mins: Newcastle fans are enjoying this. From the away end, we can hear the chant: “Sandro, what’s the score? Sandro, Sandro, what’s the score?”
This would be a bitter defeat for the Italian if it stays like this. He’s just won his side a free-kick just inside shooting range, though.
GOAL! Tottenham 0-1 Newcastle (Elanga, 62')
18:48 , Will CastleTwo goals in the first two matches of the season, Anthony Elanga is off to a FLYER!
It’s a brilliant move from the Magpies, started by a super cross-field ball from new boy Nico Gonzalez.
It’s headed down into the path of Elanga, who with his back to goal fires towards the bottom-left corner, with it bouncing in off the post!
Spurs are up against it, and Newcastle lead in north London.
Tottenham 0-0 Newcastle
18:47 , Will Castle60 mins: Dangerous movement from Omar Marmoush, darting past his man and driving before having a pop from range.
It has Lukas Hornicek scrambling for a second but the ball bounces wide and out for a goal kick.
Tottenham 0-0 Newcastle
18:39 , Will Castle53 mins: Sandro Tonali puts an arm across the face of former colleague Anthony Elanga right in front of the Newcastle fans, sparking angry appeals from the away end.
No swinging movement, though, so no foul says the ref. Elanga not happy.
Tottenham 0-0 Newcastle
18:36 , Will Castle50 mins: CLOSE! Lewis Hall has a sight at goal but his curling effort flies just over the top-right corner.
Tottenham 0-0 Newcastle
18:35 , Will Castle48 mins: Oooh, Malick Thiaw might have a problem here. He goes for the ball but seems to connect with Pedro Porro instead of the ball, and the Spaniard is in a heap.
The ball is then flashed past the face of goal by Rodrigo Bentancur, but the referee will go back to this incident as VAR takes a look...
No penalty.
BACK UNDERWAY! Tottenham 0-0 Newcastle
18:32 , Will CastleWe’re off for the second half. No changes at the break.
HALF-TIME! Tottenham 0-0 Newcastle
18:23 , Will Castle
HALF-TIME! Tottenham 0-0 Newcastle
18:21 , Lawrence Ostlere at the Tottenham Hotspur StadiumLawrence Ostlere at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium:
An often frenetic first half which was good fun to watch from a neutral's perspective. Tottenham have had the better of the match, but Newcastle had a really good period of control halfway through, dictated by the excellent Nico Gonzalez, who's having a good debut despite an early booking. I can't imagine this will end goalless...
HALF-TIME! Tottenham 0-0 Newcastle
18:19 , Will CastleWe weren’t without chances in that first half.
Pedro Porro would have given Spurs the lead after a moment of brilliant skill and composure, if Lewis Hall hadn’t put a goal-saving block. Omar Marmoush also came close volleying a dropping corner ball at the back post.
Just missing the end product.
HALF-TIME! Tottenham 0-0 Newcastle
18:16 , Will CastleNo breakthrough for either team, and we’re goalless at the break.
Tottenham 0-0 Newcastle
18:16 , Will Castle45+1 mins: Just one minute added on in first-half stoppages.
Tottenham 0-0 Newcastle
18:13 , Will Castle43 mins: Mathys Tel has a bit of joy on the right and flashes in front of goal, where Sandro Tonali is waiting - he would be a popular goalscorer...
The Italian can’t reach it, though.
Tottenham 0-0 Newcastle
18:09 , Will Castle38 mins: That would have been a typical back-to-front Roberto De Zerbi goal!
Tottenham play it through the length of the pitch but with Mathys Tel running in at the back post for a tap in, it’s the final pass from Pedro Porro that proves the let-down.
Tottenham 0-0 Newcastle
18:08 , Will Castle37 mins: SAVE! Clever ball from Omar Marmoush meets a good run from Andy Robertson, who stings the palms of Lukas Hornicek with a shot in the box.
Hornicek then is called into action from the corner when Jan Paul van Hecke rises to meet the delivery, but the keeper gets his hands up and is equal to it from close range.
Tottenham 0-0 Newcastle
18:03 , Will Castle33 mins: CHANCE! A great opportunity for Omar Marmoush to snatch a debut goal.
The corner is whipped deep and Sandro Tonali, a fellow new recruit, blocks off his former team-mates to give the Egyptian space as it comes down.
Alas, his volley goes into the side netting.
Tottenham 0-0 Newcastle
17:55 , Will Castle25 mins: Joe Willock drives towards the box but is thwarted by a white shirt, with the ball flying out for a throw.
He ignored Anthony Elanga to his left and the Swede is furious.
Tottenham 0-0 Newcastle
17:52 , Will Castle22 mins: Great effort from Pedro Porro again as the eventual Tottenham cross from the short corner is headed out to him at the edge of the box.
He catches it sweetly on the volley and it’s dipping, but not dipping enough.
Tonali disdain inspiring feisty start
17:50 , Lawrence Ostlere at the Tottenham Hotspur StadiumLawrence Ostlere at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium:
A feisty start to this game, partly inspired by Newcastle’s disdain for Sandro Tonali, who’s getting some choice songs directed at him from the away fans, and partly because the slippy surface is causing players to make mistakes and crash into one another. There's a nice edge to it.
Tottenham 0-0 Newcastle
17:48 , Will Castle17 mins: CHANCE! Sandro Tonali volleys it into the path of Pedro Porro outside the six-yard box, who shows incredible skill and composure in sending one Newcastle body before shooting - but Lewis Hall isn’t fooled!
He throws a leg out and puts in a goal-saving block.
Tottenham 0-0 Newcastle
17:46 , Will Castle15 mins: SAVE! Mathys Tel cuts inside and forces Lukas Hornicek into a diving stop.
That move all started with Jan Paul van Hecke, who broke the lines with a pass through to Omar Marmoush.
Tottenham 0-0 Newcastle
17:44 , Will Castle13 mins: Second yellow card of the game already, and it’s Newcastle’s new boy. Nico Gonzalez is into the book for a rash challenge.
Tottenham 0-0 Newcastle
17:42 , Will Castle11 mins: Sandro Tonali getting jeers and pelters from the corner of Newcastle fans in the away end. No surprise there.
Tottenham 0-0 Newcastle
17:39 , Will Castle8 mins: Lovely control from Yoane Wissa to bring down the lofted ball, but Harvey Barnes blazes over from the lay-off.
Tottenham 0-0 Newcastle
17:37 , Will Castle3 mins: Oooh. Micky van de Ven wipes out Yoane Wissa with a late challenge after trying to recover a weak backpass and is already in the book.
Tottenham 0-0 Newcastle
17:33 , Will Castle1 mins: Scary moment early doors for Tottenham as the ball flashes across goal from Anthony Elanga and bounces just wide of Antonin Kinsky’s goal, out for a corner.
KICK-OFF! Tottenham 0-0 Newcastle
17:30 , Will CastleWe’re off in north London!
Spurs must deliver after Brentford thrashing
17:28 , Lawrence OstlereLawrence Ostlere at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium:
Spurs introduced their new summer signings to the crowd a few minutes ago, almost an entire team of players, and it laid out just how dramatic a transition this summer has been. Perhaps that opening weekend defeat can be written off, but there shouldn’t be any excuses today – can Tottenham deliver a performance to reflect their lavish new squad?
Closing in on kick-off
17:26 , Will CastleJust a few minutes until we get underway in N17!
Will Tottenham redeem themselves after their disastrous opening day? Or will Newcastle continue their promising start to the season?
All the action, up next.
Getting warm
17:19 , Will Castle
Why is Savio absent?
17:15 , Will CastleRoberto De Zerbi has confirmed that Savio’s absence from the squad today is due to injury.
"There was bad news yesterday, before training in the afternoon," he told Sky Sports. "He suffered muscle fatigue and the medical staff didn’t want to take a risk. I agree with them."
It’s a cruel blow for the Brazilian, who got off to a perfect start in a Spurs shirt on Wednesday with a goal in the Carabao Cup.
Around the grounds
17:12 , Will CastleAfter Liverpool’s 2-2 draw at home to Nottingham Forest in the early game, the two 3pm kick-offs have now finished.
Bournemouth were held to a 1-1 draw by Everton after James Tarkowski’s 91st-minute equaliser, while Hull made it two wins from two against fellow newly-promoted side Coventry.
Roberto De Zerbi eyes another Tottenham signing after double Man City swoop
17:05 , Will CastleRoberto De Zerbi has expressed his delight after Tottenham secured the "bomba" additions of Savio and Omar Marmoush, while hinting that further recruitment could take place prior to Tuesday night's transfer deadline.
"I think Savio and Marmoush are bomba. I don’t know what name or how you can call them but players of a high level, for sure," De Zerbi stated ahead of Newcastle's visit in the Premier League on Saturday.
"I didn’t expect one transfer market and one window like we have done.
"I think we can do one player more and in one specific position, but yesterday we went for dinner with the owners, with Vinai (Venkatesham), with Johan (Lange) and with Enrico (Venturelli). We spoke about this, but we have all of us on the same page and there is a very good connection."
Roberto De Zerbi eyes another Tottenham signing after double Man City swoop
Don't write Newcastle off
16:58 , Will CastleNewcastle, meanwhile, had a much more encouraging opening weekend.
Their draw of Liverpool - which without a last-gasp Dominic Szoboszlai penalty would have been a win - delivered just the performance needed to settle any nerves in a new era under Matthias Jaissle.
Fans have been quick to write off the Magpies this summer after a couple months of major personnel changes, with some even predicting relegation. Last weekend was a quick reminder not to jump to drastic conclusions.
Opening day disaster at Brentford
16:51 , Will CastleFor all of Tottenham’s spending, it was same old Spurs as the season got underway last weekend.
A 3-0 defeat at the Gtech, which was actually a pretty flattering result, showed that Roberto De Zerbi still has quite the job on his hands to get this Tottenham team back to where they were.
Can they take inspiration from their cup thrashing of Charlton in midweek?
Tottenham's unconvincing record against Newcastle
16:44 , Will CastleTottenham have lost six of their last eight league games against Newcastle and you have to go back to 2023 for their last win when Richarlison scored twice in a 4-1 home win.
Since then, they have lost four and drawn one and not kept a clean sheet in their last 14 meetings.
The Magpies have actually won more Premier League matches away at Tottenham than against any other sides with 13 victories, including three in their last four trips.
What the managers said
16:37 , Will CastleNow to one of the players that will fill the void left by Sandro Tonali (and Bruno Guimaraes) this summer, with Newcastle boss Matthias Jaissle convinced Nico Gonzalez will not take long to hit the ground running.
“He trained with us and he looks sharp,” Jaissle said. “It will take time (to adapt) and I can not tell you how long it takes but he’s a smart player, he has huge potential and already brings so much quality in the squad. He will adapt fast into our way of playing and then we can enjoy.”
Asked how he persuaded Gonzalez to join, Jaissle added: “I don’t need to sell a lot, with that fan base, with that history, this is a special club.
“We have a clear idea how we want to play football, we are brave in our approach, how we are targeting the future, so I think all these aspects were influencing him in a positive way, so that he finally was convinced to join us.”
Jaissle is also hopeful that Gonzalez will not be the last person through the door in this summer’s window, with Belgium wideman Matias Fernandez-Pardo tipped to move to Tyneside from Lille.
“It’s the first message of the morning – to push,” Jaissle said. “The management and Ross (Wilson), the sporting director, they’re doing an amazing job, trying everything.
“We want to be smart, we don’t want to act in panic, so I’m really optimistic things will happen.”
What the managers said
16:30 , Will CastleSandro Tonali will expect a hostile reception from the Newcastle fans but his manager Roberto De Zerbi is unequivocal in his belief the Italian is worth every penny for Tottenham.
De Zerbi said: “Sandro Tonali’s value is that value because he is one of the most important midfielders in the Premier League.
“He received two big offers for two big teams in the Premier League. It’s not correct to say their clubs but two big clubs fought with us to bring him and he wanted to come here. I heard the fans were very happy for Sandro’s signing.
“He’s a complete midfielder.”
Newcastle line-up
16:17 , Will CastleIt’s debuts aplenty as Nico Gonzalez makes his Newcastle bow, freshening up their midfield.
Lukas Hornicek, Lewis Miley, Anthony Elanga, Harvey Barnes and Yoane Wissa all return to the starting line-up, as expected, victory against West Brom in the Carabao Cup.
Newcastle XI: Hornicek, Dedic, Thiaw, Botman, Hall, Gonzalez, Miley, Elanga, Willock, Barnes, Wissa.
Subs: Jaouen, Schar, Bamba, Steur, Toure, Murphy, Woltemade, Ramsey, Shahar.
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— Newcastle United (@NUFC) August 29, 2026
Tottenham line-up
16:16 , Will CastleOmar Marmoush has been handed his Spurs debut just a couple days after completing his move from Man City, but there is no sign of Savio in the squad after his impressive cameo against Charlton in the week.
Sandro Tonali also starts against his former club, with the Italian one of four other changes to the side from midweek. Micky van de Ven, Pedro Porro and Andy Robertson also come into the side.
Tottenham XI: Kinsky, Porro, van de Ven, van Hecke, Robertson, Gray, Bentancur, Tonali, Fernandes, Marmoush, Tel.
Subs: Dubravka, Senesi, Gallagher, Udogie, Bergvall, Solanke, Kudus, Davies, Moore.
Our Spurs side to face Newcastle! 🤍
— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) August 29, 2026
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Team news
16:10 , Will CastleWe’re going to learn the confirmed line-ups of both sides in a few minutes, but this is what we know so far.
Tottenham were relieved to discover that James Maddison’s shoulder problem is not serious and he has been assessed to decide whether he can feature today. Xavi Simons, Dejan Kulusevski and Wilson Odebert are all out with knee injuries, while Pape Sarr’s availability is also uncertain amid transfer speculation.
Newcastle, meanwhile, are without William Osula who picked up a foot problem against Liverpool, joining Dan Burn, Joelinton and Tino Livramento on the treatment table. Bazoumana Toure should be deemed fit.
The main attraction, however, will be the new boys. There could be league debuts for Omar Marmoush and Savio for Spurs, while Nico Gonzalez could also make his Newcastle bow.
When is Tottenham vs Newcastle?
16:05 , Will CastleTottenham’s clash with Newcastle kicks off at 5:30pm this afternoon.
How can I watch it?
Viewers in the UK can watch the match on Sky Sports and NOW TV.
Tottenham vs Newcastle LIVE!
16:00 , Will CastleTottenham and Newcastle could unveil fresh recruits as two new-look sides clash in north London.
Spurs have signed Savio and Omar Marmoush in a double deal from Manchester City, following the hugely disappointing 3-0 defeat at Brentford in their Premier League opener last weekend. Savio scored on his debut as Roberto De Zerbi’s team beat Charlton in the Carabao Cup in midweek.
Newcastle have also been busy in the market and added an experienced midfielder in Nico Gonzalez as a replacement for Sando Tonali, who faces his former team this evening following his £100m switch to north London.
Matthias Jaissle was denied a first Premier League as Liverpool scored a late penalty in a thrilling 2-2 draw last weekend, with Yoane Wissa and Anthony Elanga among the attacking players who seem to be given a new lease of life under the new Newcastle boss.
Good afternoon
15:48 , Will CastleHello there and welcome to The Independent’s live coverage of Tottenham’s clash with Newcastle in the Premier League.
We’ll bring you all the latest team news, build-up and match action, right here!
