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The Premier League have revealed why Tottenham Hotspur were not given a penalty during their defeat to Newcastle United on Saturday.

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Spurs went ahead very early on thanks to Dominic Solanke’s brilliant diving header. That goal marked the first that Martin Dubravka had conceded in the Premier League since replacing Nick Pope following his knee injury.

A swift reply from Anthony Gordon got the Magpies back on level terms before a strike from Alexander Isak put them ahead - a lead they would hold until the final whistle. Spurs’ search for an equaliser saw them threaten without testing Dubravka too often but they may feel aggrieved that they were not awarded a penalty just moments into the second half.

A VAR check for a potential handball by Tino Livramento took place but was swiftly concluded with no offence committed. The ball struck Livramento after ricocheting off one of his teammates but VAR deemed that a penalty should not be given.

As always, the PL Match Centre explained the decision on X, writing: ‘The referee’s call of no penalty for a potential handball by Livramento was checked and confirmed by VAR, deeming that the ball was played on to his arm by a teammate from close range, while his arm was in a natural position.’

That was the second time VAR had to check a handball during the match with Gordon’s goal also heavily scrutinised for a potential handball by Joelinton in the build-up. Again, VAR deemed that Joelinton’s hand on that occasion was in a ‘natural position’ and that the goal should stand.

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Newcastle United secured their fifth Premier League win in a row with victory over Tottenham Hotspur.

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Goals from Anthony Gordon and Alexander Isak helped the Magpies on their way to victory at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium following Dominic Solanke’s early opener. Whilst not their very best display, Newcastle ensured they continued their good form at a venue that has seen them suffer a couple of heavy defeats in recent seasons.

Eddie Howe made two changes from their win over Manchester United at Old Trafford with Tino Livramento and Sven Botman coming into the back line to replace Kieran Trippier and the suspended Fabian Schar. As has been their key to success in recent weeks, Howe opted to name a midfield three of Bruno Guimaraes, Sandro Tonali and Joelinton.

Guimaraes, as team captain, played an important role at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and won a number of fouls late on in the game to help his side keep their noses in front. Always one to react to matches on social media, taking to X post-match, Guimaraes wrote: ‘The smile of victory! What a team, what a performance. Proud of what we’re doing, NUFC. Onwards for more! Another assist. You’re such a lucky charm, vidoca.’

The Brazilian will be suspended for their Carabao Cup semi-final first-leg against Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium after picking up two bookings in the competition this season. Schar will also miss Tuesday’s match through suspension but both will be available for the visit of Bromley next weekend.

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Tottenham Hotspur head coach Ange Postecoglou felt his side deserved to beat Newcastle United after a controversial equaliser scored by Anthony Gordon.

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Spurs went ahead early on through Dominic Solanke’s header before first-half goals from Gordon and Alexander Isak saw Newcastle claim a 2-1 win. But Gordon’s equaliser was a source of contention in the match as the ball hit off Joelinton’s arm in the build-up to the goal.

The Premier League Match Centre explained the decision in a brief statement: “‘The referee’s call of goal was confirmed by VAR, who checked for a potential handball by Joelinton in the build-up and deemed that his arm was by his side, in a natural position and the contact was accidental.”

But Postecoglou was incensed on the touchline and was frustrated that his side did not win the match at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. While he refused to talk about the handball decision, Postecoglou claimed his side were beaten for reasons other than football.

“Hugely proud of the lads,” he said. “Our football was outstanding against a very good opponent who are in a good place.

“It's a game we deserved to win and we should have won. On a fair and even playing ground we would have won the game.”

When asked about Gordon’s goal, Postecoglou responded: “ Don't ask me about the [handball] decision, I have my opinions on it but we were outstanding today. I'm disappointed that it wasn't football that denied us getting our rewards today.

"You can talk about whatever you want. You want my opinion - if all things were equal and balanced we would have won.

"We had plenty of chances. Our football was outstanding considering everything we're going through.

"If it was an even playing field we'd have won."

Newcastle head coach Eddie Howe was also asked about the decision on TNT Sports after the match.

"We had to dig deep today,” he said. “It was a tough win but a massive one.

"There's no denying the ball hit Joe's hand or arm but I'm not sure of the rules."

There were also calls for defender Dan Burn to be sent off for a second bookable offence but the defender remained on the pitch and put in an impressive defensive display.

"Not for me,” Howe responded when asked if Burn should have seen red. “I don't think he warranted two yellow cards. His yellow card probably was but after that were slight fouls."

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Tottenham Hotspur v Newcastle United team news: Eddie Howe has made a decision on Sven Botman after a lengthy injury absence.

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Howe has made two changes from his Newcastle United side that beat Manchester United 2-0 on Monday with the suspended Fabian Schar dropping out along with Kieran Trippier. Tino Livramento returns to the starting line-up at right-back while it’s a first first-team appearance for Sven Botman since March 2024.

Botman has missed almost 10 months with an ACL injury but has been back training for over a month and has played in a few practice matches to complete his recovery process. Last month he played 60 minutes for the Under-21s side without any problems.

Now he’s tasked with Premier League football straight in from the start with Lloyd Kelly remaining on the bench. Nick Pope, Emil Krafth, Jamaal Lascelles and Callum Wilson remain sidelined due to injury.

Speaking ahead of the match, Howe said on Botman’s potential return: “I've always said with Sven, he'd [be back] in and around the Christmas games.

“He's worked incredibly hard to get himself in a good condition. He's had three games, a lot of internal training as well so some match stimulus so he's certainly in and around my thoughts.

“I'll have to make a decision as to who I think best fits that position but great to have Sven in and around and available again.”

When asked if he would have reservations about putting Botman straight back into the side after such a long period without playing, Howe responded: “No, because you go through a process with the type of injury Sven's had, he's done and incredible amount of work.

“It's not like he's not had the training time with us, we've taken longer than maybe we normally would have done through respect for the injury that he had to try and make sure he had the best chance of staying fit and when he comes back, hitting the ground running which is absolutely vital.

“I've got a decision to make in terms of team selection but if Sven is in the squad it's because he's fit and available.”

NUFC line-up v Spurs: Dubravka; Livramento, Botman, Burn, Hall; Tonali, Guimaraes, Joelinton; Murphy, Gordon, Isak

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Sven Botman is back with the Newcastle United squad at Tottenham Hotspur and Eddie Howe believes he will be like ‘a new signing’ for the side.

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The 24-year-old is back in the Newcastle matchday squad for the first time since March 2024 after recovering from a serious ACL injury that required surgery. The Dutch defender has been back in full training for over a month with only a recent illness hampering his return to action.

But now he has been spotted at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium ahead of Saturday’s early kick-off against Spurs (12:30pm kick-off). Botman played 60 minutes for Newcastle Under-21s last month as well as a further two training ground practice matches.

The 24-year-old was declared ‘available’ by Newcastle head coach Howe. And The Magpies boss went on to admit Botman’s return during the January transfer window would feel like ‘a new signing’.

“It is a cliche but it's a good one,” Howe said. “It was the same with Sandro [Tonali] when he came back from his ban, although he'd been training with us and had been with us for a season, he was like a new signing.

“It gave the lads a big lift to have Sandy back available for selection and Sven will be exactly the same. He's been a massive player for us and a player the lads all like and like to play with, they have got total trust in him.

“So when he comes back into the group, it gives everyone a great feeling so [a new signing] is a good way of looking at it.”

Howe also claimed Botman was in his thoughts for an immediate return to the starting line-up at Spurs given the lack of centre-back options available to him. Fabian Schar is suspended for the match while Jamaal Lascelles and Emil Krafth remain out injured.

Botman is in from the start at Spurs in what will be his first competitive outing in almost 10 months.

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Tottenham Hotspur have reportedly made a move in the transfer market just hours before they face Newcastle United at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

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Ange Postecoglou’s side come into today’s game in patchy form having won just one of their last seven Premier League matches amid a growing injury crisis at the club. Spurs are set to be without a host of key players for their clash against the Magpies, including both their first-choice and deputy goalkeepers.

Guglielmo Vicario, Spurs’ usual number one, has been sidelined for a number of weeks with an ankle injury and is set to miss at least another month of action because of the issue. Fraser Forster, therefore, has deputised in his place but his game has come under scrutiny following a number of shaky moments with the ball at his feet.

Since Vicario’s injury at the end of November, Spurs have kept just one clean sheet and have conceded 12 goals in their last four outings in all competitions. To combat this, the north London outfit have reportedly made a move for Sparta Prague goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky.

According to The Times, Spurs are ‘on the verge’ of completing a deal for the 21-year-old. In 29 appearances in all competitions for his club this season, Kinsky has kept 14 clean sheets and conceded just 18 goals.

Meanwhile, a sickness bug has infected the Spurs camp this week with Forster set to miss the clash against his former side this lunchtime. Brandon Austin is set to make his first-ever appearance in English football in his absence.

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Tottenham Hotspur have several fitness concerns heading into Saturday’s Premier League match against Newcastle United (12:30pm kick-off).

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Eight senior players have already been ruled out due to injury and suspension while Spurs head coach Ange Postecoglou revealed that several members of his squad had been suffering with illness in the build-up to the match. One player suffering with illness is thought to be former Newcastle goalkeeper Fraser Forster.

With first-choice goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario already ruled out due to injury, Spurs could have to turn to third-choice goalkeeper Brandon Austin at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Austin has been at Tottenham since his youth but is still yet to make his competitive debut for the club.

The 25-year-old is set to start in goal for Spurs, according to talkSPORT reports. Other unnamed players are also thought to be suffering with illness.

The home side will also be without full-back Destiny Udogie, who has been ruled out for ‘around six weeks’ with a hamstring problem following the 2-2 draw against Wolverhampton Wanderers. Rodrigo Bentancur is also suspended for the match following a yellow card against Wolves.

Guglielmo Vicario, Richarlison, Ben Davies, Cristian Romero, Mikey Moore and Micky van de Ven remain sidelined for Saturday’s match at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

“Destiny his hamstring, looks around six weeks for him,” Postecoglou said. “We lose Bentancur suspended. None of the injured ones are back yet. We've had a bit of an illness bug with a few not training.

“At this stage Richy and Mikey Moore are the next cabs off the rank, we're hoping next week. Ben, Micky and Romero all kind of around the same time, back end of January.”

Newcastle will be without Fabian Schar due to suspension while Emil Krafth, Jamaal Lascelles, Nick Pope and Callum Wilson remain sidelined due to injury. Eddie Howe has declared Sven Botman ‘available’ for the trip this weekend after almost 10 months out with an ACL injury.

Botman is in Howe’s thoughts for a return to first-team action but a recall for summer signing Lloyd Kelly at centre-back is looking likely.

Newcastle will be looking for a sixth successive win in all competitions after a 2-0 win at Manchester United on Monday.

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Newcastle United face a trip to north London this afternoon to face Ange Postecoglou’s Tottenham Hotspur.

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Eddie Howe’s side come into the game in great form having won five in a row in all competitions and ended a decade-long wait for a Premier League win at Old Trafford on Monday night. Spurs, meanwhile, have not been in good form of late, have won just one of their last seven league matches and were held 2-2 by Wolves on their last outing.

A win for Newcastle would temporarily move them level on points with Chelsea ahead of the other nine league games to be played this weekend, however, a defeat would see Spurs, currently sat in 11th, close the gap on them to five points. Here, we take a look at what supporters need to know ahead of today's match.

When is Tottenham Hotspur v Newcastle United?

The Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United kicks-off at 12:30pm at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Andy Madley will referee the match with Chris Kavanagh on VAR duty.

Is Tottenham Hotspur v Newcastle United on TV?

Yes, the match will be broadcast on TV in the United Kingdom. Coverage on TNT Sports 1 will begin at 11am.

Can Tottenham Hotspur v Newcastle United be streamed online?

Newcastle United’s trip to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium can also be streamed on Discovery+.

How else can the game be followed?

BBC Radio Newcastle and TalkSport will have full radio commentary of the match. Alternatively, the Shields Gazette will also bring you updates, news and reaction from events that unfold in the capital online and on our social media channels.

What is the latest injury news?

Newcastle United could welcome back Sven Botman to a matchday squad for the first time since March. The Dutchman has been out with an ACL injury but may be named by Howe this afternoon.

Fabian Schar will miss the match through suspension, however, with Nick Pope, Callum Wilson, Emil Krafth, Jamaal Lascelles all missing through injury. Spurs, meanwhile, have an injury crisis to deal with as well as a sickness bug that has infected their squad.

Rodrigo Bentancur will miss out through suspension whilst there are major doubts over a number of other players, including stand-in keeper Fraser Forster.

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New England manager Thomas Tuchel will be in attendance as Tottenham Hotspur host Newcastle United on Saturday (12:30pm kick-off).

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No club had more representatives than Newcastle in the last England squad with Anthony Gordon, Tino Livramento and Lewis Hall all called up for the Nations League matches against Greece and the Republic of Ireland. And Tuchel will be assessing various England prospects ahead of the upcoming World Cup qualifying campaign that gets underway in March.

Tuchel will be eyeing the Newcastle trio as well as other English prospects involved in the match. Spurs’ Dominic Solanke and James Maddison have also been involved in recent England set-ups.

Gordon scored his first England goal against the Republic of Ireland with Livramento grabbing an assist on his international debut. Lewis Hall was handed his professional debut by Tuchel for Chelsea in January 2022.

Since making his loan move to Newcastle permanent for £28million in the summer, Hall has been one of the standout players in Eddie Howe’s squad. His form resulted in his first England senior call-up back in November.

Livramento has been involved in the last three England squads but was an unused substitute in five matches before making his debut in November. Gordon is now a regular part of the England squad after a frustrating Euro 2024 tournament under Gareth Southgate in which he was limited to just one brief substitute appearance.

Elsewhere in the Newcastle squad, Dan Burn’s form at centre-back and Jacob Murphy’s recent run of goals and assists could put them in with an outside chance of a surprise call-up should they continue their form in front of Tuchel at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium this weekend.

When asked about Tuchel’s presence at the match, Newcastle head coach Howe admitted it was ‘irrelevant’ to him as his focus is on picking up a sixth successive win.

“I'm sure the players will be aware of [Tuchel] but for me it's irrelevant,” Howe said. “It's us against Tottenham and we've got to make sure we're in the same place as we were against Manchester United and deliver a good performance.”

On Tuchel’s appointment as England manager, Howe said: “I’ve got a relationship with Thomas, I was lucky enough to go and see him work at Chelsea.

“What a great person, what a great coach, I thought he was fascinating and really enjoyed his company so I really wish him well, it’s a great appointment.

“I’ve always said my preference would be for England to have an English coach but if you’re to go for foreign, go for one of the best and I certainly think Thomas is that.”

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Former Newcastle United co-owner Amanda Staveley has been offered a new role.

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Staveley was instrumental in brokering the 2021 takeover of Newcastle United led by the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund. she left Newcastle alongside her husband Mehrdad Ghodoussi in the summer of 2024.

Their departure resulted in the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund’s stake increasing to 85% and RB Sports & Media’s increasing to 15%. Staveley has since been linked with a return to football with Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur having held talks to purchase a minority stake and attended matches at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

It has been reported Staveley has been speaking to Qatari investors to make a £500million investment in the Premier League club.

Now Staveley has been offered another route back into football through her links with PIF and Saudi Arabia.

Amanda Staveley offered new PIF-linked role in Saudi Arabia

Following the announcement of the 2034 World Cup in Saudi Arabia, Staveley has been offered an ‘advisory role’ by the Saudi Arabian Football Federation. Saudi Arabia’s unopposed World Cup bid was approved by FIFA last month.

As per a report for City AM, Staveley’s close relationship with PIF despite her summer departure from Newcastle has resulted in her being consulted over the new role. While Staveley would not take up a formal position in the Saudi Arabian Football Federation, her experience and contacts at clubs across Europe will likely see her used as a ‘sounding board’ as world football prepares for a second Winter World Cup in the Middle East.

The 2022 World Cup in Qatar took place in November and December and resulted in the club football calendar being significantly altered. The change arguably worked in Newcastle’s favour at the time as the club ended up finishing fourth and qualifying for the Champions League in their first full season under PIF ownership.