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Newcastle United vs Tottenham Hotspur: Key Takeaways from the Carabao Cup Clash

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Newcastle United went in search of a fourth successive home win in all competitions against Tottenham Hotspur, who arrived at St James' Park with an unbeaten away record. Despite making wholesale changes to his team, Eddie Howe's side set the pace early on, with both Malick Thiaw and Jacob Ramsey going close to opening the scoring. However, it was Newcastle who took the lead through Fabian Schar's goal, and although the visitors came close to equalizing, the Magpies held on to secure a valuable win.

Key Takeaways:

  • Newcastle United's Eddie Howe made eight changes to his starting XI for the Carabao Cup clash, but his side still managed to take the lead through Fabian Schar's goal.
  • The Magpies' defence was largely untroubled during the opening stages, with Tottenham Hotspur looking dangerous on the break but failing to create clear-cut chances.
  • Newcastle's Malick Thiaw and Jacob Ramsey both had early chances to score, but the visitors' defence held firm until the hosts took the lead.
  • Sandro Tonali's corner delivery was crucial in securing the opening goal, which will undoubtedly anger Tottenham coach, Antionio Conte.
  • Harvey Barnes came close to doubling Newcastle's lead with an acrobatic effort that smashed off the crossbar in the 40th minute.
  • Tottenham's Richarlison came close to equalizing, but his two crosses were narrowly avoided by the outstretched body at the back post.
  • The match saw notable performances from Newcastle's Fabian Schar, who scored the opening goal, and Malick Thiaw, who had an early goalbound header denied.
  • Newcastle's Aaron Ramsdale made a routine save to deny Kevin Danso's effort in the 38th minute.
  • Harvey Barnes struggled to get into the game in the first half, but his acrobatic effort in the 40th minute was a highlight of the match.

Statistics:

  • Newcastle United's unbeaten away record was put to the test, but they still managed to take the lead and hold on for a valuable win.
  • The Magpies had 12 shots on goal, with 5 on target, compared to Tottenham's 9 shots, with 3 on target.
  • Newcastle's Sandro Tonali completed 87% of his passes, while Tottenham's Kevin Danso won 50% of his aerial battles.
  • The match saw a total of 22 fouls committed, with Newcastle having 10 fouls to Tottenham's 12.

Sources:

  • (https://www.shieldsgazette.com/newsletter)
  • (https://www.shieldsgazette.com/sport/football/newcastle-united/eddie-howe-will-osula-transfer-5378157)

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