The full-time whistle has blown between Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United in the Premier League, and the player ratings are in.
Tottenham full-time player ratings vs Newcastle
Guglielmo Vicario – A much better display than at the weekend against Fulham. Vicario made several good saves to keep Tottenham Hotspur in the game and avoided giving the ball away in dangerous areas. There was nothing he could do for Newcastle’s opener, and he was well beaten from the spot for the Magpies’ second. 6.
Pedro Porro – Far improved in the second half compared with the first, where he was more conservative and offered little attacking threat. After the interval, he found the right balance, choosing sensible moments to join the attack while also sticking tight to his man. 5.
Kevin Danso – The centre-back focused on the basics, keeping things simple at the back. He offered his usual threat with long throw-ins, although they did not help Tottenham register a shot on target before the equaliser. 6.
Cristian Romero – Picked up a booking and kept Woltemade quiet for long spells. Crucially, he scored Tottenham’s first goal with the team’s first shot on target, guiding in a cross from the right from Mohammed Kudus. However, by getting tight to Woltemade in the box earlier, he allowed Bruno Guimaraes to take an unchallenged shot on goal, which led to Newcastle’s opener. The captain then rounded up a top display in the opposition’s box with a lovely overhead kick to draw Tottenham level. 9.
Destiny Udogie – Had a difficult task dealing with Jacob Murphy throughout the match. Eddie Howe later introduced Anthony Elanga, and Udogie held his own against both wingers. There was little he could have done for the goal, which did not originate from his side. 5.
Rodrigo Bentancur – A solid display overall from the Uruguayan, who had the tough task of matching the physicality of Newcastle United’s midfield. However, he gave away the penalty that put Spurs behind. It was a soft decision, as Dan Burn had him pinned under his arm with no way to move. Prior to that, he had performed well, aside from the earlier moment when Guimaraes was allowed to shoot without pressure. 5.
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Lucas Bergvall – The Swede had a good chance in the first half, but his improvised effort did not test Aaron Ramsdale. He struggled to influence the match and rarely saw enough of the ball to affect proceedings. 5.
Pape Sarr – Offered solidity in midfield, staying close to Bentancur to help shield the back line. His role was largely defensive. He did try to get in the way of Bruno Guimaraes’ strike, but it was a powerful and well-hit shot. 5.5
Mohammed Kudus – Not always tidy in possession and gave the ball away a few times, inviting pressure on the Tottenham defence. However, he did provide a moment of real quality with the cross from the right that set up Romero’s goal. He did not trouble Lewis Hall consistently but contributed to the key equaliser. 6.
Randal Kolo Muani – Tottenham did not manage a shot on target until Romero’s goal, but the Frenchman showed plenty of fight and desire, often trying to make things happen when the ball reached him. 6.5
Brennan Johnson – Offered little attacking threat. His best moment came during a first-half counter, but his final pass was cut out by Hall. He spent more time defending than influencing the match in the final third. 5.
Substitutes
Xavi Simons – Has not started the last three games for Tottenham, but he got his chance off the bench in the final ten minutes after replacing Lucas Bergvall. N/A.
Richarlison – The Brazil international came in for Kolo Muani and went straight into the number nine position. N/A.
Mathys Tel – Replaced Brennan Johnson and went to the left of Spurs’ attack. N/A.
Wilson Odobert – Came on for Mohammed Kudus as Tottenham pushed for an equaliser after Anthony Gordon’s penalty. N/A.