Having already been relegated, Newcastle host Spurs this weekend in a match that they have nothing to lose. Unlike Spurs who are fighting to retain their second position on the log and finish above their bitter rivals Arsenal, the Magpies have nothing to fight for apart from pride.
The hosts come into this match with an impressive home record and would want to give their fans some beautiful display of football. Rafael Benitez’s men have not lost any of their last five league games at home, and they could extend the unbeaten run to six if they cruise past Pochettino’s men this weekend.
On the other hand, Spurs need only a point to solidify their presence at the second spot and a draw will be enough. Sadly for the North Londoners, they have not won any of their last three league games, a performance that consequently knocked them out of the title race, hence paving way for Leicester to clinch their historic win.But Pochettino’s men have been quite impressive at the St. James Park; they have lost only one of their last visits to the ground, and will be hoping to extend the good results today.
Team news
Newcastle United
Tim Krul, Massadio Haidara, Rob Elliot, Curtis Good and Fabricio Coloccini are both injured. The Magpies could retain the same squad that played to a goalless draw against Aston Villa last weekend. Andros Townsend is expected to start against his former club for the first time since moving from the White Hart Lane to St. James Park back in January.
Tottenham Hotspur
Mousa Dembele and Delle Alli are both suspended for this clash. Nabil Bentaleb could miss due to injury.
Quick facts
- This fixture has registered over 2.5 goals in nine of the last 10 meetings at St James Park
- Spurs have not lost 16 of their last 17 games away from home in the league
- Newcastle have not lost any of their last five league matches
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