Newcastle UnitedThe good form of Premier League They started 2025 with an impressive 2-1 win over Tottenham Hotspur.
However, it was the home side who enjoyed the better start, with Dominic Solanke's header putting Tottenham into the early lead. It didn't last long, however, as the Magpies equalised Anthony GordonBefore the man of the moment Alexander IsaacHe scored for the seventh consecutive match in the league to lead his team to the lead.
Tottenham pressed for more goals, but the Toon were steadfast in defense and the win ensured they remained fifth in the table.
Where would the club be without Gordon and Isaac?
Gordon and Isaac match in numbers against Tottenham
The Swede could have scored twice as he missed a big chance, but his confidence was flowing before the game and Spurs' defense struggled to mark him throughout.
Isaac He won three of his four ground duelsHe scored two shots and was fouled twice, proving just how dangerous he is, having enjoyed a deserved share of luck with the final touch following the initial intervention from Radu Dragocin.
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Key Stats – Tottenham Hotspur vs Newcastle United |
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Statistics |
Top rated |
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Shots on goal |
Dominic Solanke, Anthony Gordon and Bab Matar Sarr (2) |
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Key passes |
Diane Kulusevski (4) |
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He won ground duels |
Sergio Reguilon (7) |
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He treats |
Dejan Kulusevski and Pedro Porro (5) |
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Accurate passes |
Archie Gray (47) |
Gordon was also relentless in the final third. Former Everton winger She scored five total shotsHe made two basic passes, attempted two dribbles and sent six crosses into the opponent's penalty area.
That work rate was rewarded when the Englishman managed to equalize for his side in what was a frantic opening, the 24-year-old pounced on a somewhat controversial deflection off Joelinton's arm before calmly slotting past debutant Brandon Austin.
The pair are doing everything they can to ensure the club's return to the Champions League next season, but the real hero has been the long-standing unsung Bruno Guimarãeswho shone again against Tottenham.
Bruno Guimaraes' match in numbers against Tottenham
The Brazilian has He started every Premier League match For the Magpies this term, he has led the team to victory ten times in the process.
Against Tottenham, the former Lyon midfielder produced another dominant display in the middle of the park. He managed to get his fifth league assist of the season with a through ball that saw Gordon score the equaliser.
In addition, Guimarães also She recorded three key passesHe created a huge chance and made an impressive eight braces during the game, offering no respite for the Spurs players looking to move forward.
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His performance saw the Commander given a Match rating 8/10 By Shields Gazette journalist Dominic Scurr, who said Guimarães “took control of the game in the closing minutes of the first half with a dominant performance in midfield” and there was also praise elsewhere.
Football writer Srinivas Sadanand also paid tribute on the Brazilian, describing him as simply “very good” after his all-round display in midfield.
If Newcastle go on to secure a place in Europe's premier club competition for next season, it won't just be down to the goals scored by Isaac, or the creative talents of Gordon.
No, it will depend on how well Guimaraes performs in central midfield over the next 18 league matches.
