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·04 de janeiro de 2025
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·04 de janeiro de 2025
Spurs depleted by injury and illness as they look to stop the rot against in-form Magpies
Spurs will be desperate to turn the tide when they host Newcastle to kick off the first full Premier League weekend in 2025. It was a dismal end to last year for Ange Postecoglou’s side, with more pressure building on the manager following a run of just one win in the last seven top-flight matches. Their recent home form has been hugely disappointing and a combination of an ongoing injury crisis and sickness bug won’t help their chances today against in-form opponents.
Destiny Udogie has been added to Tottenham’s long absentee list, while third-choice Brandon Austin makes his debut in goal this afternoon with Fraser Forster ill and Guglielmo Vicario already out. They look set for another difficult challenge against a Newcastle team who have turned around a previously disappointing season to win four consecutive league matches and have defender Sven Botman finally back this weekend following long-term injury.
Both of these sides could be forgiven for having one eye fixed on huge Carabao Cup semi-final showdowns in midweek, but that shouldn’t detract from what is likely to be another thrilling contest in north London - Spurs are never boring. Follow Tottenham vs Newcastle live below!