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The Magpies went into the North London clash firmly united after a tough run of fixtures of late - and started on the front foot as they applied early pressure.

Tottenham are looking for a sixth permanent manager in seven years after sacking Thomas Frank - who will they turn to next?

As it stands, the early indications are that an interim appointment until the end of the season is the most likely route Spurs will go down.

The end came for Thomas Frank just when he maintained it wouldn't as Tottenham decided to bring a close to his seven-month tenure at the north London club.

Tottenham Hotspur have confirmed the departure of head coach Thomas Frank with immediate effect.

The 52-year-old Dane joined Spurs last summer after a successful seven-year spell with Brentford. His appointment on 12 June 2025 followed the departure of Ange Postecoglou.

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Thomas Frank has been sacked, and it will come as a surprise to very few of the Tottenham Hotspur faithful, who have been not so much disillusioned as dismayed at their team's struggles throughout the campaign.

Tottenham Hotspur’s injury problems keep on piling up, with another player now facing an extended spell on the sidelines.

Spurs were without 10 players for the clash against Newcastle United, which proved to be the final game in charge of the Lilywhites for Thomas Frank.

Tottenham now find themselves in a relegation battle, with the club just five points above the bottom three with 12 games remaining.