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Newcastle United's striker Alexander Isak secured a 2-1 win against Tottenham Hotspur with a simple tap-in as they weathered a second-half storm from the visitors to secure the points in an entertaining Premier League clash at St James' Park on Sunday.
Harvey Barnes' first-half opener for Newcastle was cancelled out by a Dan Burn own goal after the break as Spurs dominated the chances in the second period but spurned numerous openings and were beaten by a lightning-quick break from the hosts.
Joelinton's defence-splitting pass was perfect for Jacob Murphy who, after drawing out keeper Guglielmo Vicario, laid the ball on a plate for Isak to secure the three points for manager Eddie Howe's side, who remain unbeaten at home since January.
Adding to Newcastle's delight, midfielder Sandro Tonali made his first league appearance since being handed a 10-month ban for a breach of betting rules and received a rapturous reception from the home supporters.
Newcastle now have seven points from their first three games, while Tottenham remain on four.
"Generally we weren't expecting to have too much of the ball," Isak told Sky Sports. "We wanted to be dangerous on the counter-attack. It wasn't the most beautiful game from our side but we defended really well and scored two so that's good.
"You always have to be concentrated. It's easy to get frustrated. It was a tough game and tough for me -- I wasn't at my sharpest."
Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou was left to rue the scoreline but not the performance as his side had complete control of the contest for long periods.
"It got away from us unfortunately," Postecoglou said. "We had the chances to win the game, probably comfortably, but we walk away with nothing so it's a bitter pill to swallow."
Isak struck the woodwork with an early chance before Newcastle took the lead against the run of play after 37 minutes.
A quick throw-in allowed Lloyd Kelly to fire in a low cross from the left which was superbly guided into the far corner by Barnes.
The visitors levelled when Newcastle goalkeeper Nick Pope failed to deal with a James Maddison shot and pushed the ball to Brennan Johnson, whose effort was cleared into his own net by Burn.
Tottenham continued to pepper the Newcastle goal but it was the hosts who found the winner thanks to the vision of Joelinton and composure of Murphy to set up Sweden international Isak.
Goalkeeper Jordan Pickford's error and Son Heung-min's brace helped Tottenham Hotspur to a comprehensive 4-0 victory over hapless Everton in the Premier League on Saturday.
Yves Bissouma and Cristian Romero were also among the goals as Tottenham eased to their first win of the campaign in a game they dominated against a visiting side who have conceded seven times in two games this season and are yet to score themselves.
Pickford carelessly miss-controlled a simple back pass in the first half, allowing Son to snatch the ball from him and score Tottenham's second goal into an empty, as the home side produced an accomplished display.
Everton, without several first-choice defenders due to injury, were unable to put pressure on their hosts and manager Sean Dyche will be seeking a quick improvement when they host Bournemouth next week in what is already looking like an important game for his struggling side.
Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou was left frustrated after they let a lead slip at Leicester City in the season opener, but they were in control of this match throughout.
"I think we thoroughly deserved it. We dominated and we felt we should have had three points last Monday (at Leicester)," Tottenham midfielder James Maddison said.
"The performance was there on Monday. It was a case of not putting our chances away. It's important you try and put into practice what the manager wants. It's about us trusting him."
Bar set-pieces opportunities, Everton offered little attacking threat and the home side made them pay for poor defending.
Tottenham took the lead as Bissouma scored his first for the club when the ball fell to him on the edge of the box and he thrashed it home off the underside of the crossbar.
They doubled their advantage after Pickford was sloppy in controlling the ball on the wet surface and Son's pace and anticipation of the error enabled him to score his first of the afternoon.
England number one Pickford lifted his hand in apology to the Everton fans and teammates.
Tottenham appeared to take their foot off the gas after that, though they remained in control of the game, and it was not until the 70th minute they scored a third.
Romero powered a header into the net from a corner as Pickford stood statuesque on his goalline when he might have come to collect the ball inside his six-yard box.
Son double eases Spurs to 4-0 win over Everton
Goalkeeper Jordan Pickford's error and Son Heung-min's brace helped Tottenham Hotspur to a comprehensive 4-0 victory over hapless Everton in the Premier League on Saturday.
Aug 24, 2024, 12:37 pm - Reuters
Veteran striker Jamie Vardy earned newly-promoted Leicester City a 1-1 draw with a profligate Tottenham Hotspur in their Premier League season opener on Monday.
Spurs dominated the first half but Pedro Porro's opener in the 29th minute was the only time they could make one of a host of good chances count.
Further clear-cut opportunities came and went after the break, with the visitors' wastefulness proving costly when Leicester skipper Vardy headed an equaliser into the net with 57 minutes gone.
Brazilian Richarlison missed a golden opening to win it at the death and Spurs had to settle for one point in a match they really should have taken all three from.
"Disappointing night for us," Spurs boss Ange Postecoglou told Sky Sports. "First half excellent and controlled the game but wasteful in front of goal. Second half was the same.
"We started off well and once Leicester scored, the crowd lifted and we lost our composure. It was an issue we had last year as well, we need to keep working hard and be a bit more ruthless in front of goal. At times we made poor decisions.
"It's not our football or effort. To get results you need to be a lot more ruthless in the final third. If we don't we won't get the rewards our football deserves."
Spurs' evening went from bad to worse when midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur was carried off on a stretcher after an eight-minute stoppage in the second half, following a nasty collision.
The Uruguay international was given oxygen as he was surrounded by medical staff, but was later reported to be recovering.
A poor end to last season saw Spurs miss out on a top-four finish in Australian Postecoglou's first year in charge.
The north London club have invested in several new signings in the close season to challenge for the Champions League qualification places once again, with striker Dominic Solanke the biggest outlay.
The former Bournemouth forward, playing Premier League football again after a year back in the second tier, should have opened his Spurs account in the first half at the King Power Stadium.
Some wayward finishing from Solanke ensured Leicester were let off the hook early on, before Porro arrived on the end of a James Maddison cross to guide home the opening goal.
The second half appeared to be a matter of how many Spurs would score, with Solanke again guilty of wasting gilt-edged opportunities.
Vardy, however, made no mistake when presented with his chance to snatch a point for Leicester and the 37-year-old collected the eighth Premier League opening-day goal of his career, a tally bettered only by Liverpool's Mohamed Salah.
"I see age as just a number," Vardy said. "As long as I keep looking after myself and my legs keep feeling great, then I will carry on for as long as is physically possible.
"I wouldn't say I am doing anything differently playing-wise. Probably adapted a bit by dropping in but I think the main thing is I am looking after myself recovery-wise to the maximum."
Tottenham Hotspur have signed winger Wilson Odobert from Burnley on a five-year deal for an undisclosed fee, the Premier League club said on Friday.
Odobert was 18 when he became the youngest Premier League goalscorer for Burnley, scoring against Chelsea in a 4-1 loss last October.
He made 29 top-flight appearances for Burnley and scored three goals before the club were relegated.
"Everyone here would like to wish Wilson all the best and thank him for his efforts during his time at Turf Moor," Burnley posted on X.
Tottenham Hotspur have signed striker Dominic Solanke from Bournemouth on a deal that will run until 2030, the North London club announced on Saturday.
The financial details were not disclosed by either side, but British media reported that the deal is worth around £65 million ($83m), making it a record outgoing transfer for Bournemouth.
"[Solanke] will join Tottenham Hotspur for a significant financial package -- the largest the club has ever received for a player," Bournemouth said in a statement.
The 26-year-old, capped once for England, enjoyed a fine 2023-24 season, scoring 19 goals in the English top flight to help Bournemouth achieve their highest points total in the Premier League era.
Having started his career at Chelsea, Solanke moved to Liverpool in 2017 before switching to Bournemouth in 2019 and netting 77 times in 216 appearances across all competitions.
The summer transfer window is open! Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumours, comings, goings and, of course, done deals!
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TOP STORY: Tottenham eyeing Solanke
Tottenham Hotspur are interested in AFC Bournemouth striker Dominic Solanke, reports Fabrizio Romano.
The 26-year-old is reported to be one of the top names on the Premier League side's shortlist, as they look to acquire a forward this month. Spurs are currently in the initial stages of exploring a potential deal, though there is belief that it could be difficult due to his importance to the Cherries' side.
He enjoyed his best Premier League campaign of his career last season as he scored 19 goals while assisting another three in 38 appearances, and remains contracted at the Vitality Stadium until the summer of 2027.
A move for Solanke, who joined Bournemouth for a fee of £19 million in 2019, would be the first acquisition of a number nine since Harry Kane left north London, with manager Ange Postecoglou often deploying Son Heung-Min centrally last season.
PAPER GOSSIP
- RB Leipzig are standing firm with their demands of €60m for attacking midfielder Dani Olmo, reports Sky Germany. The 26-year-old is believed to be keen on a switch to the Blaugrana, who are said to have had their second approach for his signature turned down on Thursday. Negotiations are set to continue as the LaLiga side look to get a deal over the line for one of the standout players from the European Championship.
- Atalanta defender Sead Kolasinac is open to a return to the Bundesliga, reports Sky Sports Deutschland's Florian Plettenberg. Multiple clubs in Germany are believed to be interested in landing the 31-year-old, with La Dea willing to offload him if they receive an offer worth between €5m and €10m. Kolasinac was a key player for the Serie A side last season, making 39 appearances across all competitions.
- Chelsea are keen on Grêmio attacking midfielder Gabriel Mec, according to UOL. The Blues are reported to have been in Brazil this week to negotiate a move for the 16-year-old, with talks ongoing over a deal worth an initial €7m that could rise to €14m if certain objectives are met, though the Tricolor are said to be looking for closer to €20m.
- Clubs in Saudi Arabia are favourites to sign free agent goalkeeper David de Gea due to his salary demands, reports Team Talk. The former Manchester United shot-stopper is reported to be looking for around €5m-per-year to return to football, but those demands have seen recent talks with both Genoa and Fiorentina break down, while clubs in Spain have also been unwilling to meet them. The 33-year-old goalkeeper has been without a club since leaving Old Trafford last summer.
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