Newcastle United beat Tottenham Hotspur 2-0, with Anthony Elanga and Yoane Wissa scoring in the second half. The result highlighted Newcastle’s stronger defensive display and their effectiveness in transition, while Tottenham were undermined by errors from former Newcastle midfielder Sandro Tonali.

– Nico Gonzalez was Newcastle’s standout player, rated 8 after an impressive debut and a key cross-field pass before Elanga’s opener.
– Elanga, Amar Dedic, Lewis Hall, Lewis Miley and goalkeeper Lukas Hornicek were rated 7; Dedic assisted the first goal and Hornicek made several important first-half saves.
– Tonali received a 4 after being judged at fault in the build-up to both goals, while Tottenham’s Mathys Tel also received a 4.
– Elanga scored his second goal in two games, turning and finishing off the post, before Wissa added an improvised second.
– Tottenham’s better-rated players were Micky van de Ven, Jan Paul van Hecke and debutant Omar Marmoush, all rated 6.