Sunday football: Reaction

1. FT: Tottenham 1-2 Newcastle
2. Magpies out of drop zone
3. FT: Liverpool 2-2 West Brom
4. Origi rescues Reds point in injury time

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Very good Mr Osman. 

As a wise manager once told me, "I don't predict matches Alistair because I've no idea what will happen. That's why I go to watch in the first place."

Can't argue with that. Good night. 

The most unpredictable season yet?

Can you tell I've been filling?

Anyway it's been another unpredictable day in the Premier League. Some might say the quality is not as good but I'd rather have a league where the top two don't run away with it each year.

Friends again?

The conversation continued on the pitch afterwards with some of Tony Pulis's staff. But they shook hands in the end, and neither Jurgen Klopp or Pulis mentioned anything in their post-match interviews. 

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So what I was trying to say was....

But then it started to calm down again. 

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Why, you....

Then the German's face takes on a different look as he and Tony Pulis come closer together, perhaps to share a hug?

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Oh and as for you....

Jurgen Klopp then turns to Tony Pulis, who I can only imagine was keeping his counsel for the whole game. 

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Have some of that!

Incidentally, there are some great pictures of Jurgen Klopp turning towards Tony Pulis after Divock Origi's injury-time goal. The German looked happy to get one over his West Brom counterpart, shall we say. 

It started like this....

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Why celebrate a draw?

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Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp beckoned his players together at the final whistle to salute the Kop. 

Some wags on social media (non-Liverpool fans, presumably) have mocked the German for celebrating a home draw against a bottom-half team in such a manner. Others (Liverpool fans) reckon it shows a togetherness in the home dressing room.

Klopp explains why: "It was the best atmosphere since I came here. Of course people are disappointed but they didn't let us feel that. They saw that the lads tried everything and played football.

"We stayed in the game, had a few moments where we not so good, but only set plays that cost us. If we can do that better then maybe win games more easily."

Manager reaction - Pulis

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Understandably West Brom manager Tony Pulis looks like a bloke who has just been told that he's having a plate of sprouts for his dinner. Not happy. 

"We're disappointed," says the Welshman, somewhat predictably. "We showed great resilience and to get done with a deflected goal in the eighth minute of stoppage time is particularly disappointing for the players.

"I can't fault the players. To come to a place like this with their budget, players and standing, we shouldn't be in their league.

On Albion having a goal ruled out for a 2-1 lead before half-time: "What disappointed me is the linesman doesn't put flag up. If he puts his flag up straight away it is offside. Why the referee goes over and talks to him I don't know."

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Klopp salutes the Kop

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Interesting that Jurgen Klopp decided that the injury-time equaliser could be a special moment, and the fact he led his team onto the pitch to celebrate it afterwards with the fans.

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It could be a special moment - Klopp

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp: "I'm satisfied now because it was the perfect finish to this game. The one point was the minimum that we deserved today. Two set plays cost us, we knew about their quality in these situations but we tried. It was difficult.

"We created chances, made a perfect goal then conceded those two. But at the end I can live with it. This could prove to be a very special moment for us in the season to strike back against such a team."

On West Brom's disallowed goal just before half-time: "I saw no flag but at half-time I could see it was offside. I don't know how the referee and his linesman came to that decision - but it was the right decision."

Player reaction - Henderson

Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson: "I think we're disappointed not to have won the game.

"I thought we created some good chances. We knew West Brom would sit in. We're frustrated but at the same time we were chasing the game and it's great to see Divock come on and get the goal.

"After the equaliser I thought we had the momentum to get another goal, I thought we'd sneak another. We kept going but it wasn't to be."

On Albion's disallowed 'goal' moments before half-time: "We said at half-time it was the right decision. It looked offside. I saw the referee speaking to the linesman and they decided it was offside - I think that was right decision."

Leaving it late in Liverpool

Right let's get some reaction from this afternoon's other game, where Divock Origi scored an injury-time leveller for Liverpool. 

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Newcastle win the game, then the battle of former captains on social media!

'We are disappointed in the dressing room'

Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino, speaking to Sky Sports: "The first half was fantastic, we played very well. One of the best games that we have shown but in the second half, yes maybe there was a lack of competitiveness and we gave them an opportunity to score. 

"We are very disappointed in the dressing room. It wasn’t fair the final result, we need to explain the second half because it was very different to the first. It’s difficult to explain now. But my feelings are disappointment, because the game is under control. You have to compete for 95 minutes. It’s true that the second half we gave them chances.

"This is our 16th league game and our second defeat. It is a bad feeling but we need to work hard and look forward."

'Impossible to explain'

Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino, speaking to BBC Sport: "I think our first half was fantastic; we dominated the game. The second is not easy to explain. We made mistakes and we feel very disappointed now because we did not deserve to lose. But that is football and you need to compete over 95 minutes. Today was difficult.

"The game was under control. We conceded two goals because we made simple mistakes but we need to look forward. In football it is impossible sometimes to explain why.

"After 45 minutes you never expected to lose the game. Thursday [in the Europa League] is not an excuse, there is nothing to say about Thursday. It is not about physical condition. We gave the ball away and needed more control. We conceded two easy goals and that is why we are disappointed.

"This defeat does not change my feeling - I am happy with the squad. You always look at options but I am very happy with the squad I have."

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'We haven't turned the corner'

Newcastle boss Steve McClaren: "It was a big test, especially being 1-0 down at half-time. It's answered the critics we have had over last four weeks and it was a great performance in the second half and a great result. 

"That is what we are: a bedrock of discipline and hard work. We have talented players, and they know how to win, we just have to do it consistently. 

"[The goals from the subs] are nothing to do with my decision, it's down to the players on the pitch, they have to impact. We asked them to win the game and that's what they did. 

"We haven't turned the corner yet, we need more performances like that. We have been inconsistent."

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That is what we are - McClaren

Newcastle manager Steve McClaren, speaking to Sky Sports: "The result is huge, massive. Not just the performance but the result. Back-to-back wins, which we haven’t had for about a year, and we haven't had a comeback win for over a year. These are the things that test the team and they have shown fantastic character. 

"That is what we are and that is what we want to be. The players showed fantastic effort, attitude, work-rate, and we have some talented players as well. We deserved the win with the second half we had.

"There was a great response at half-time from my players. I didn't have to say anything, they said it all. The resilience they showed in the second half was fantastic. We need to keep that going now, week in week out.

"Pat on the back for the subs. Ayoze Perez and Aleksandar Mitrovic didn't play the last game but were ready to come on and had that impact. They’re winners again.

"There’s still a long way to go. But after a lot of criticism the players have come back well to get to magnificent results. To be out of the bottom three is obviously huge, but getting a result from a performance like that really boosts you."

Spurs burnt out?

Yes Mark, but Spurs made six changes. Can you explain that? They have already played 24 games this season. 

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'We feel euphoric'

Newcastle goalkeeper Rob Elliot speaking to Sky Sports: "It's a bit euphoric to be fair, the fans have been unbelievable sticking with us. The lads were amazing and after last week, we had to make sure we didn't take our foot off the gas. The boys who came on to score the goals have been a bit unlucky not to play from the start. When we all play together you see what happens."

Newcastle goalscorer Aleksandar Mitrovic to Sky Sports: "I've worked hard and waited for my moment. I've worked with the fitness coach every day when I came on he said I was going to score. It was a goal for him today. Rob, too was on fire." 

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Lucky Louis

And Tottenham, what of them? Was that a key sign in whether they can break into the top four? Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal must be grinning from ear to ear. 

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FULL-TIME

A last minute winner, is there any better feeling for a football fan?

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A second away win of the season for Newcastle, and their third win in five games. 

Tottenham's 14-game unbeaten run in the league comes to an end. 

Football? No point in predicting what happens, that's the fun of it. Sorry Lawro!

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Steve McClaren has a huge grin on his face, as has Newcastle owner Mike Ashley, and no wonder. Newcastle out of the relegation zone  

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All over. Newcastle have won at White Hart Lane for a third year on the trot. Amazing. 

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Tottenham look for a response but I'm not sure there is time left. What a turnaround, both Newcastle subs have scored. 

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"Fully deserved. Newcastle been the more ambitious side in this second half. 

"Tottenham had completely run out of ideas. They've now put Toby Alderweireld up front." 

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GOAL Tottenham 1-2 Newcastle

It's even more disappointing now. The ball is headed through to Ayoze Perez, who chests it down and slams it toward goal under the diving Hugo Lloris. The Spurs keeper should have done better there. 

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A increasingly rare attack for Tottenham fizzles out as the ball by Nacer Chadli runs out of play. Disappointing end to this game by Spurs. 

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"That is a whisker away! I can't believe he's missed that. How? What a chance to win the game."

CLOSE!

Should be a winner for Newcastle. Moussa Sissoko crosses from the right and I don't know how Aleksandar Mitrovic has missed this. He's six yards out, a yard from the ball and somehow did not connect. 

Four minutes to come

Alas, it's played short and is eventually cleared. Tottenham are on the break now but Newcastle retreat and block Dele Alli's shot which spoons towards Rob Elliot in the Newcastle goal. 

Vernon Anita makes a good tackle and sets Moussa Sissoko away down the right. He wins a corner off Harry Kane. 

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Newcastle forward Aleksandar Mitrovic and Spurs midfielder Dele Alli are now head to head, but referee Roger East plays it sensibly, has a word and they shake hands. Interesting. 

SUBSTITUTION

And it's Nacer Chadli who is on for Erik Lamela. The Argentine has found it a bit tougher than in the game against Monaco on Thursday, where he grabbed a hat-trick. 

As it stands, it's as you were. Spurs stay fifth in the Premier League and Newcastle will remain in the bottom three. 

A missed opportunity? Manchester United fans will be happy. But here comes a Spurs change. 

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Steve Claridge

BBC Radio 5 Live at White Hart Lane

"This is a really good period for Newcastle, Tottenham are on the ropes - they look shot at the moment."

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Aleksandar Mitrovic is causing a bit of bother in the Spurs defence, which is good for the visitors. He's certainly got some spark and has already been sent off this season. Meanwhile Son Heung-min fires over for the hosts. 

A bit nervous at White Hart Lane all of a sudden. Newcastle boss Steve McClaren will fancy this now but maybe a point is a good result for his team?

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There are definitely signs that Newcastle can get out of their slump. Ayoze Perez weaves his way into the box, shapes to shoot but as he tries to poke the ball goalwards he is beaten to it by Jan Vertonghen and the Newcastle substitute earns a yellow card. 

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Could it be worse for Spurs? Moussa Sissoko is racing clear down the right but his low cross is cleared by Toby Alderweireld. There were Newcastle men in the box, too. 

That's taken the sting out of the game now. Mauricio Pochettino is prowling the touchline. As it stands, Spurs are heading for a third consecutive draw. 

Steve Claridge

BBC Radio 5 Live at White Hart Lane

"What'll happen is we'll get a grandstand finish and we'll all wonder why it didn't all get started earlier.

"Hugo Lloris seemed to divert the ball away from his own defender when saving the initial shot - just like Rob Elliot for Tottenham's goal, the keeper took it away from his own player.

"Two goals from two dead ball situations is about right, because we haven't seen an awful lot of chances from open play." 

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Wow, what an impact from Aleksandar Mitrovic, who scores his third goal of the season. Game on. 

GOAL - Tottenham 1-1 Newcastle

From that free-kick Newcastle score. It's hit deep to the back post where Fabricio Coloccini heads back, Chancel Mbemba heads it forward, Hugo Lloris saves and Aleksandar Mitrovic stabs in on the goalline. 

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YELLOW CARD

Christain Eriksen tests Rob Elliot with another shot which the newcastle goalkeeper is equal to. Down the other end, Danny Rose is penalised for a handball as he blocks Daryl Janmaat's cross and is booked. 

SUBSTITUTION

Son Heung-min has slotted into the number 10 position for Spurs I think, meaning Dele Alli will drop back to support Eric Dier in the deeper lying midfield role. 

Aleksandar Mitrovic replaces Papiss Cisse. 

Spurs win a free-kick deep on the left side, Christian Eriksen is over it and rather than crossing it, he shoots but Rob Elliot dives down to gather at his near post. 

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Tom Carroll goes into the book and it's his last action as Son Heung-min comes on to replace him. A positive step by Mauricio Pochettino.

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Newcastle seeing more of the ball in this half.

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But first Newcastle must defend, which they do well, yet when Moussa Sissoko is released down the right his cross is too close to Hugo Lloris. 

Steve McClaren's side are showing a few signs of getting back into this. 

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SUBSTITUTION

Siem de Jong is replaced by Ayoze Perez. An attacking change by Newcastle. He will offer more pace up front. 

The visitors attack from the right, this time, and as a cross is floated over, Papiss Cisse's header is easily gathered by Spurs keeper Hugo Lloris. 

Newcastle midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum shows his trickery in midfield and gets clipped by Erik Lamela. Newcastle need to get him on the ball more often. 

Spurs showing they can mix it up with some patient possession play. They pick their moments to attack carefully and love to counter when it's on.

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Not wrong Mike. 

Congested in the midfield, the key to this game is down the flanks as Steve Claridge suggests. Moussa Sissoko and Georginio Wijnaldum are class players for Newcastle but Papiss Cisse is not matching their work-rate with a finish so far. 

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Steve Claridge

BBC Radio 5 Live at White Hart Lane

"A good save from Rob Elliot but one you would expect him to make - it was a good height.

"They are physically very good, Tottenham. They've got pace down the flanks and all over the pitch are quick to get onto anything that's loose. 

"Newcastle have to show a bit more ambition if they are to get back into this game."  

Newcastle boss Steve McClaren is up on his feet pointing and pleading with his team to get them back into it. 

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GREAT SAVE!

Now it's opening up. Spurs drive forward, Harry Kane has space to shoot from 25 yards and it's a lovely effort but Rob Elliot dives to his right to stop it finding the top corner. 

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CLOSE!

Moussa Sissoko on the burst from the right, drives inside and slots a lovely ball through to Papiss Cisse, but his low effort is wide. That was a decent chance. 

Little bit of afters as Newcastle right-back Daryl Janmaat and Spurs left-back Danny Rose come head to head. Newcastle attempting to get back into this by upping the energy levels. Georginio Wiljnaldum tries an overhead effort but it strike Toby Alderweireld.  

Christian Eriksen steps up, 25 yards from goal, and hits it straight into the wall. 

Great break from Tottenham as Kyle Walker squares to Dele Alli, with the latter brought down by Vernon Anita in a very promising free-kick position. 

CLOSE!

Erik Lamela is seeking to add to Newcastle's record as he burst down the right, cuts back and his cross is just wide of the far post. Not far off at all. 

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MOTD commentator at White Hart Lane

Newcastle are the joint leakiest defence in the league now along with Bournemouth, having let in 31 goals. 

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KICK-OFF

Teams are back out, Spurs get us under way for the second half. No changes. 

Out the way lad!

So you collect the ball off a team-mate, shape to shoot, angle it towards the top corner and said team-mate gets in the way! That's how Papiss Cisse blocked Siem de Jong's effort for Newcastle. Spurs stopper Hugo Lloris was airborne.

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Evenly poised?

Is the scoreline a fair reflection of the game? With Spurs enjoying 11 shots on goal to Newcastle's two, you would have to say so. Steve McClaren's side are yet to hit the target so I presume Papiss Cisse blocking team-mate Siem de Jong's effort goes down as a blocked shot. Unfortunate.

Crisis over on the tea front by the way. One of my colleagues has obliged. You can rest easy now! 

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Our friends at Opta have a few stats for you to consume with your half-time brew. It was Tottenham's 10th goal from a set piece this season, the most in the Premier League. Christian Eriksen now has six assists, only Gerard Deulofeu (7) and Mesut Ozil (13) have more.

More importantly, who's getting the teas in?

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Steve Claridge

BBC Radio 5 Live at White Hart Lane

"Spurs haven't been that convincing but they have had much more of the play, as you would expect of the home side.     

"We've not seen anything to suggest Newcastle will get back in it. Apart from that one chance blocked by Papiss Cisse, it's been a containment game." 

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Eric Dier's third goal of the season is the difference. As it stands Spurs are in the Premier League's top four. 

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Spurs happy to see this one out until half-time by playing safe in possession but here come Newcastle. Moussa Sissoko wins a throw-in deep in Spurs territory but it's eventually cleared. 

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CLOSE!

Should be 2-0. Tottenham get some space on the edge of the box, it's played wide to Danny Rose but he drags his shot wide of the far post with Harry Kane sliding in. That was a chance. 

So what can Newcastle muster in response? Two minutes left until the break.

Just looking at the replays again and Fabricio Coloccini completely lost Eric Dier at the corner. It's been a weekend for them. 

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Steve Claridge

BBC Radio 5 Live at White Hart Lane

"Steve McClaren seems to have disappeared. I think he went down the tunnel to have a look at the goal on the replay. 

"I think Rob Elliot could have done a lot better with that. He palms the ball up. It's not a save, and it took the ball over the player who was defending on the line."

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Goal - Tottenham 1-0 Newcastle

But from the resulting corner Rob Elliot is finally beaten. Christian Eriksen's corner is played in and Eric Dier glances a header into the top corner which Elliot can only get a hand to on its way in. White Hart Lane erupts. 

Another fine save from Rob Elliot and again it's from Erik Lamela. The Spurs winger is played in through the middle but Elliot stops his rising shot. 

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Steve Claridge

BBC Radio 5 Live at White Hart Lane

"Tottenham have had most of their joy down the flanks (as can be seen by the average positions below), but the problem for them is Newcastle are defending very deeply, so even if Spurs do get in behind out wide, the away team are already set. 

"Steve McClaren's side are keeping Spurs at arm's length, they're looking comfortable."

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CLOSE!

And it's hat-trick hero Erik Lamela who goes close. A curling effort is superbly saved by Rob Elliot. Best effort so far. 

Newcastle boss Steve McClaren will be happy if this one remains goalless until half-time. His side have weathered the early storm and look compact in defence. But here are Spurs on the attack again.

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Both Spurs full-backs are getting forward, as Danny Rose crosses into the middle but watches as Rob Elliot comes out to claim his centre. Down the other end Papiss Cisse heads wide from about 12 yards out. He had to strain his neck muscles to get that one goalwards. 

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Another goal in the game between Liverpool and West Brom. You can follow that game right here.

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YELLOW CARD

Tottenham might have been on an unbeaten run since the start of the season but their last two games have been 1-1 against West Brom and 0-0 at home to Chelsea. Jack Colback goes into the book as he brings down Kyle Walker. 

The referee Roger East has just taken a tumble and the fans are quick to praise his balance. Sort of!

Nil-nil anyone?

Maybe mentioning this will urge the teams into finding the net? Spurs have had six shots to Newcastle's one but we have one shot on target in total. 

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Spurs are looking to break quickly but are held up by Jack Colback's handball. Not sure if it was intentional but it did the job. Vernon Anita now concedes another foul. Christian Eriksen takes the free-kick deep in the Newcastle half but it doesn't beat the first man. 

Kyle Walker looks like he's right to carry on but he's limping. He'll have a nice bruise in the morning, I bet. 

Ouch!

Oof! Right old 50-50 here between Spurs right-back Kyle Walker and Newcastle left-back Paul Dummett. It's Walker who has come off worst and he is receiving treatment. 

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Little bit of energy dissipating from the game now. Spurs in charge, though. 

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Kyle Walker likes to steam down the right and his overlapping run helps earn a corner for Spurs. However it is headed away again. Newcastle are defending quite stoutly as Christian Eriksen is the latest Spurs player to fire wide from distance. 

Spurs left-back Danny Rose is down now after being clattered but he's from Doncaster, I'm told, so made of stern stuff. 

Slight worry for Spurs striker Harry Kane as he pulls up following the next attack. He's clutching his calf but appears ok. 

Not much, but in the next phase Dele Alli is played in over the top but is let down by a poor touch. Spurs are starting to build a head of steam. They will want to score during this period of pressure. 

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Newcastle fans finding their voice but Spurs midfielder Dele Alli is finding space down the left, and wins a corner. Not it's a throw in. What can they muster from here?

Eric Dier is the latest Spurs player to try his luck but he drags his shot wide from distance. Mauricio Pochettino will be pleased by the tempo shown from his team so far. 

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More probing from Spurs on the left flank, Christian Eriksen passes to the overlapping Danny Rose, but his cross is way too high. 

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Newcastle look like they are sporting the confidence that last week's win over Liverpool gave them. Nice start to this game, but now Dele Alli is in down the left for Spurs but is penalised for tripping Chancel Mbemba despite looking like he might win a corner for the hosts. 

Steve Claridge

BBC Radio 5 Live at White Hart Lane

"Papiss Cisse is shaking his head and arms as if to say he didn't quite know what he was doing there, but he stopped a Newcastle goal!

"They look really positive, Steve McClaren's side. They've had four up front at some points already. Siem de Jong is up with Papiss Cisse, Georginio Wijnaldum is just off them and Moussa Sissoko is also up high. 

"There's no fear in the way they have set up."