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Isak stars as Newcastle put four past Tottenham
Newcastle United's Alexander Isak (centre) celebrates scoring their side's third goal of the game during the Premier League match at St James' Park, Newcastle upon Tyne, April 13, 2024
England’s warm-up sees big runs for the top order but senior pair miss out
Newcastle 4-0 Spurs
by Roger Domeneghetti
at St James’ Park
THEY say that history doesn’t repeat itself, but it rhymes, and there were echoes here of the 6-1 victory Newcastle recorded at St James’ a year to the month ago.
In the early exchanges, Spurs looked in the mood to avenge that defeat. Indeed they dominated the ball throughout having 73 per cent possession. However, they did criminally little with it, Their two best chances feel to Timo Werner, who squandered both.
Once Newcastle sucker punched them with a swift double blow around the half an hour mark, they collapsed. By contrast, Toon boss Eddie Howe was full of praise for his team.
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