Tottenham Hotspur are back in Premier League action against Newcastle United as they look to return to winning ways
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Tottenham Hotspur are positioned in 15th place in the Premier League table after 25 fixtures. They are only six points above the relegation zone with 13 games left to play. Pressure continues to grow on head coach Thomas Frank amid their inconsistent run of form.
The London outfit lost 2-0 away at Manchester United last time out. They are back in action on Tuesday evening at home to Newcastle United at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Here is a look at their predicted XI for their upcoming clash...
Tottenham Hotspur predicted XI vs Newcastle United: goalkeeper and defence
GK: Guglielmo Vicario: He has made 35 appearances in all competitions for Spurs between the sticks this season, 25 of which have come in the league. The stopper has kept 13 clean sheets and will be eyeing another against Newcastle.
RWB: Archie Gray: At the age of 19, he has bags of potential to keep improving in the future. The versatile youngster has been getting a lot of game time at right wing-back recently.
CB: Joao Palhinha: Spurs’ defensive injury issues mean the midfielder had to drop into defence against Manchester United. The Portugal international is likely to do the same against the Magpies.
CB: Radu Dragusin: Cristian Romero was sent off at Old Trafford so is suspended. That will pave the way for Dragusin to start instead.
CB: Micky van de Ven: He was linked with Liverpool in the January transfer window. However, he stayed put in London and is a key player for his current club.
LWB: Destiny Udogie: Spurs snapped him up back in 2022 to boost their defensive department. He likes to get up and down the left flank.
Tottenham Hotspur predicted XI vs Newcastle United: midfield and attack
CM: Conor Gallagher: Spurs landed him last month and he has since made a positive impression. He has injected more quality into their midfield ranks.
CM: Pape Matar Sarr: The 23-year-old gives Frank more competition and depth in the middle of the park. Yves Bissouma is another option to pick from if needed in this position.
FW: Matys Tel: It wouldn’t be a surprise to see Tel come back into the starting XI instead of Wilson Odobert against Newcastle. That would help freshen things up at the top end of the pitch to provide something different.
FW: Xavi Simons: Spurs brought him in last summer from RB Leipzig and it has taken him a while to get to grips with life in England. The 22-year-old has found the net twice in 29 outings since his transfer and will be looking to make more of an impact over the coming as he gets more used to the physicality of football in this country.
ST: Dominic Solanke: He scored an impressive goal in his side’s last home outing against Manchester City to help them secure a useful point. The striker will be aiming to add to his tally against the Toon Army, with Randal Kolo Muani ready to come on from the bench.