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Three things we learned from Tottenham loss as shorthanded Spurs struggle under weight of injury crisis
Thomas Frank left 11 first-team players in London as his side visited Tyneside
Newcastle United have learned their Carabao Cup quarter-final opponents after defeating Tottenham Hotspur on Wednesday night.
Tottenham Hotspur have been linked with a move for the Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta.
Tottenham fans have been left furious with Richarlison after the 2-0 loss to Newcastle on Wednesday.
Richarlison started the season well for Tottenham, with three goals in the first five Premier League matches.
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Frank: "It was very difficult, to be honest. You said that Newcastle made eight changes, we made four. But I think we made four because we wanted to compete and I think we competed.
Spurs did not have to wait anywhere near as long as Newcastle to end their own wait for silverware last season.
Nick Woltemade’s sixth goal of the season sealed holders Newcastle’s passage to a fourth-successive Carabao Cup quarter-final as Tottenham became their latest victims.
Chelsea striker Liam Delap will be absent from Enzo Maresca’s squad to face Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League on the weekend.
The Blues make the trip to North London this Saturday to take on their bitter rivals, Tottenham, in a game of high stakes.
Newcastle United beat Tottenham Hotspur 2–0 at St. James’ Park, with clinical finishing from the Magpies proving to be the difference in the Round of 16 Carabao Cup tie on Wednesday.