Tottenham Hotspur is set to host Newcastle United this Saturday, January 4, 2025, at 9:30 AM (Brasília time) for the 20th round of the Premier League. The clash will take place at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, marking a significant matchup as Tottenham seeks to break its winless streak.
The Spurs currently find themselves struggling, sitting 11th on the league table with just 24 points after 19 matches. Their recent form has not been favorable, with only one win, one draw, and three losses from their last five outings. This disappointing run of form has raised concerns, as they aim to reclaim momentum and compete for European qualification spots.
Tottenham's recent performances include a frustrating 2-2 draw against Wolverhampton, where they squandered what appeared to be a decisive lead, as well as earlier losses to Nottingham Forest and Liverpool. With key players such as Destiny Udogie, Guglielmo Vicario, Cristian Romero, and Richarlison injured, manager Ange Postecoglou faces challenges fielding his best lineup.
On the opposite end of the spectrum, Newcastle United has been enjoying remarkable success this season. Currently fifth, they have amassed 32 points and are aiming for European competition qualification. The team has surged upward thanks to five consecutive victories, including significant wins against Manchester United, where they secured a 2-0 victory, and Leicester City by the same scoreline.
Manager Eddie Howe will lead his side, which has shown offensive prowess and strong defensive capabilities, conceding only one goal during their winning streak—a promising sign heading to the Tottenham clash. The Magpies will aim to capitalize on Tottenham's struggles and secure another significant result.
The match will be broadcast live on ESPN (closed channel) and Disney+ (streaming service), providing fans multiple options to catch the action.
For this high-stakes encounter, the anticipated lineups are as follows:
Tottenham: Fraser Forster; Pedro Porro, Archie Gray, Radu Dragusin, and Djed Spence; Dejan Kulusevski, Pape Matar Sarr, and James Maddison; Brennan Johnson, Dominic Solanke, and Heung-min Son. Coach: Ange Postecoglou.
Newcastle: Martin Dúbravka; Valentino Livramento, Lloyd Kelly, Dan Burn, and Lewis Hall; Bruno Guimarães, Sandro Tonali, and Joelinton; Jacob Murphy, Alexander Isak, and Anthony Gordon. Coach: Eddie Howe.
Historically, the match between these clubs is anticipated to be intense. Tottenham has had the upper hand overall, winning 74 of their previous 171 encounters, with Newcastle winning 63 times and 34 matches ending in draws. The last matchup resulted in Newcastle's triumph at home 2-1, adding pressure to the Spurs' desire for revenge.
This upcoming match promises to be exciting, especially as both teams seek to achieve different goals. While Tottenham looks to recover from its poor run, Newcastle looks to maintain its winning form and secure points to climb higher on the table. Football fans eagerly await what is sure to be another thrilling clash between these two Premier League foes.