Newcastle United vs Spurs: Match Preview, Latest Team News and How to Watch | OneFootball

Newcastle vs Tottenham as pressure builds in the Premier League

St James’ Park hosts a meeting of two uneasy contenders on Tuesday night, each wrestling with instability as the Premier League’s relentless pace exposes fragile confidence. Tottenham arrive on Tyneside desperate to arrest a slide that has stretched to three defeats across all competitions, while Newcastle, despite a rousing weekend away victory, remain frustratingly stuck in the league’s lower reaches.

Spurs’ plight deepened with a bruising home defeat to Fulham, when two goals inside six minutes condemned them to another damaging result at their own stadium. The early goals punctured the mood completely, and whatever optimism remained from the valiant 5-3 defeat at Paris Saint-Germain quickly dissipated amid audible frustration pouring from the stands. Goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario bore the brunt of that disappointment after his error led to Fulham’s second goal.

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Thomas Frank, already facing an uphill battle to reconnect with a restless fanbase, firmly rejected the reaction afterwards, saying any “true” Spurs fan would not boo a player. Yet the skipper’s public defence underlined how combustible the atmosphere has become around N17.

In theory, the journey north offers temporary relief. Spurs have shown greater composure away from home this season, claiming four wins in six league matches on the road. Newcastle, however, will not be inclined to play host to visiting therapy. Eddie Howe’s side may sit surprisingly below Tottenham in the table, but their emphatic win at Everton was a reminder of their capacity to punish vulnerable opponents once momentum swings their way.

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Kick off time and venue details

Newcastle vs Tottenham is scheduled for an 8.15pm GMT kick off today, Tuesday, December 2, 2025.

The match will take place at St James’ Park.

Where to watch live in UK

TV channel: In the UK, the game will be televised live on Sky Sports Premier League, with coverage starting at 7pm GMT ahead of an 8.15pm kick off.

Live stream: Sky Sports subscribers can also catch the contest live online via the Sky Go app and website.

Free highlights: The Sky Sports app and YouTube channel will show highlights after the game. Match of the Day is scheduled for Wednesday, December 3 at 10.40pm GMT on BBC One.

Team news and selection dilemmas

Newcastle remain anxious about the availability of several key figures. Nick Pope is still a doubt having missed the victory at Everton with a knock, leaving his involvement uncertain until late assessment.

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Sven Botman continues to battle with a lower back issue and is due to see a specialist, so a concrete return date remains elusive. Summer signing Yoane Wissa has returned to training but is unlikely to feature as match fitness is rebuilt.

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Tottenham emerged from the Fulham setback without new injury problems, though Frank now faces crucial tactical choices. Newcastle have at times struggled to breach well organised low blocks, but Spurs retreating into a purely defensive posture may provoke unrest among an already tense travelling support.

Rodrigo Bentancur replaced Joao Palhinha on Saturday, and the head coach may yet retain the pairing as a midfield tandem, even as both continue to attract criticism for inconsistent performances. Djed Spence presses his case to start, bringing athleticism to wide areas, while captain Cristian Romero becomes available again after completing his suspension.

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In attack, Randal Kolo Muani offered Spurs their brightest attacking presence against Fulham and is expected to retain his place. Xavi Simons has largely been limited to substitute appearances in recent weeks but remains a candidate to start, although Lucas Bergvall did enough last time out to keep his position.

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Prediction and form context

Newcastle’s unexpected position below Tottenham in the Premier League table heading into this contest disguises a gradual improvement. Their victory at Everton, the first away win of the season, injected belief into a squad searching for traction after an erratic opening to the campaign.

Spurs travel north shrouded in anxiety. Public criticism of the home atmosphere from Frank and defender Pedro Porro exposed tensions that are hard to ignore. Yet stepping away from that environment could be beneficial, offering a lighter psychological load. Road form remains respectable, suggesting underlying resilience remains intact.

Even so, Newcastle have developed a recent habit of getting the better of Tottenham, particularly when striking early. As seen during the Carabao Cup tie between the two clubs in October, a fast start can tilt the narrative decisively at St James’ Park, with crowd intensity amplifying every positive moment.

With momentum tentatively shifting back towards Howe’s side, home advantage and recent history point towards another difficult evening for Spurs.

Newcastle to win, 3-1.

Head to head record

Newcastle have won their last four meetings with Spurs, and six of the last seven.

Newcastle wins: 65Tottenham wins: 74Draws: 34

Pressure underpins everything about this contest. For Newcastle, it offers a chance to climb past an uncertain rival. For Tottenham, it represents an urgent test of resolve before doubts deepen further.