Newcastle United secured a 2-0 victory over Tottenham Hotspur in their Premier League encounter at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, thanks to second-half goals from Anthony Elanga and Yoane Wissa.

Match Overview

The match remained goalless in the first half, but Elanga broke the deadlock shortly after the hour mark with a well-executed swivelled finish. Wissa then doubled the lead with an improvised effort, marking his first competitive goal since January. This victory also marked Matthias Jaissle's first Premier League win as head coach of Newcastle.

Key Moments

Jaissle made six changes to the squad following their 3-2 win against West Bromwich Albion in the Carabao Cup, with Nico González making his debut for the club after transferring from Manchester City. Newcastle aimed for their third consecutive away win against Spurs and nearly took the lead within the first minute. Elanga, who scored his first Premier League goal for Newcastle in the previous week's 2-2 draw against Liverpool, connected with a clever header from Amar Dedić, but his attempt was deflected out by Archie Gray.

Spurs' Lukáš Horníček made a crucial save to deny Mathys Tel, who attempted a curling shot from the left. Lewis Hall also made a vital block to stop Pedro Porro's close-range effort. As the half progressed, Wissa came close to scoring after Elanga set him up, but his shot was blocked by Micky van de Ven. Horníček continued to shine, making two impressive saves just before halftime, including one from Andy Robertson's low drive and another from Jan Paul van Hecke's header.

Second Half Action

After the break, Hall nearly broke the deadlock with a curling effort that went over the bar. However, in the 62nd minute, Elanga found the net, finishing off a move that started with a long-range pass from González. Dedić's header set up Elanga, who turned and shot into the net via the left post. Horníček was again called into action, tipping Porro's fierce shot over the bar to keep Spurs at bay.

With this win, Newcastle United continues to build momentum in the league, while Tottenham will be looking to regroup after a disappointing result at home.