Thomas Frank and Eddie Howe both under pressure as Spurs host important showdown
Key clash: Tottenham face Newcastle in the Premier League on Tuesday night
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Tottenham are in action against Newcastle tonight, desperately trying to prevent a further slide into relegation danger.
Unthinkable at the start of the season, Spurs’ Premier League place is now under threat after a 2-0 defeat at Manchester United extended their miserable run to one win in 10 games. Thomas Frank’s side are now just six points clear of the bottom three, as West Ham’s return to form - sparked by a win over Tottenham - continued at Burnley.
With the north London derby against Arsenal on the horizon, Spurs are in real danger of their winless run in 2026 continuing into March unless they record just their second victory in nine against Newcastle.
Newcastle are in no great form themselves, having lost three on the bounce in the league and are without a win in five across all competitions. Eddie Howe said at the weekend that he would resign if he is unable to turn the tide, but will look at a trip to N17 as a winnable fixture.
Date, kick-off time and venue
Tottenham vs Newcastle is scheduled for a 7.30pm GMT kick-off tonight on Tuesday, February 10, 2026.
The match will take place at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Where to watch Tottenham vs Newcastle
TV channel: In the UK, the game will be televised live on TNT Sports 3. Coverage begins at 7pm.
Live stream: TNT Sports subscribers can also catch the contest live online via the Discovery+ app and website.
Live blog: You can follow all the action on matchday via Standard Sport’s live blog, with expert analysis from Sam Tabuteau at the ground.
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In his absence, Radu Dragusin is likely to come in, with Joao Palhinha also playing as an auxiliary defender in Thomas Frank’s three-at-the-back formation.
To compound their defensive woes, first-choice left-back Destiny Udogie is set for at least a month on the sidelines after being forced off during the same game with a hamstring injury.
January signing Souza came off the bench at the weekend and impressed in difficult circumstances, but Djed Spence is now fit to return.
Elsewhere, injuries dictate Spurs’ team with Pape Matar Sarr and Conor Gallagher expected to start in midfield, with Xavi Simons, Randal Kolo Muani and Dominic Solanke providing the attacking threat.
Injury blow: Destiny Udogie was forced off as Tottenham lost to Manchester United
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Pedro Porro, Rodrigo Bentancur, Mohammed Kudus, Lucas Bergvall, James Maddison, Dejan Kulusevski, Ben Davies, Kevin Danso and Richarlison are all still out.
Newcastle have plenty of injury woes of their own, with Lewis Miley and Anthony Gordon doubts to return, and Joelinton, Fabian Schar and Tino Livramento all sidelined for the foreseeable.
Jacob Murphy and Joe Willock are likely to make way for summer flips Jacob Ramsey and Anthony Elanga, while Nick Woltemade should come in over Yoane Wissa. Emil Krafth is out.
Tottenham vs Newcastle prediction
A battle between two teams struggling with form, fitness and confidence, and in desperate need of points, this could be a game high on incident but low on quality.
Spurs were not entirely outplayed with 10 men at Old Trafford at the weekend, and were able to create chances against a Manchester United team who remain unconvincing.
Chances will be there for the taking on home soil, but a patched-up defence will also provide their visitors with opportunities.
Draw, 2-2.
Head to head (h2h) history and results
Spurs have just one win in eight against Newcastle.
Tottenham wins: 74
Newcastle wins: 65
Draws: 34
Tottenham vs Newcastle match odds
Tottenham to win: 11/5
Newcastle to win: 6/5
Draw: 5/2
Odds via Betfair (subject to change).
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