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Barclays Premier League

Sunday, 19 April 2015,

Newcastle
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Tottenham
  • Kickoff: 16:00 BST
  • Stadium: St James' Park
  • Referee: -
  • Stadium: St James' Park
  • Attendance: 47,427
  • 46' Jack Colback
  • 30' Nacer Chadli
  • 53' Christian Eriksen
  • 91' Harry Kane

Newcastle United

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Tottenham Hotspur

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Carver concentrating on results

Newcastle head coach John Carver is looking for results rather than performances as he attempts to halt the club's alarming slide.

The Magpies go into Sunday's clash with Tottenham at St James' Park on the back of five successive Barclays Premier League defeats and in danger of slipping from the relative comfort of mid-table to the fringes of the scrap for top-flight survival.

In the circumstances, Carver needs points to ease the mounting pressure as Spurs and then Swansea head for Tyneside, and he does not care how they come.

He said: "They are two home games that are massive for us. There's no doubt about it - we are looking for results by hook or by crook.

"If I cast my mind back to Arsenal, we performed quite well without winning. Now it is all about winning, not about how we perform. It's about the results.

"It is encouraging that we have four at home and two away, but we have to start winning now."

Newcastle have not collected a single point since they defeated Aston Villa at St James' on February 28, and that has left them in 13th place in the table, nine points clear of the drop zone, but not yet assured of their Premier League status.

Carver, if not the travelling fans who witnessed it, was pleased with his team's response to derby defeat in Monday night's 2-0 reverse at Liverpool, and with skipper Fabricio Coloccini back from suspension - Moussa Sissoko and Papiss Cisse are both still banned - he will hope for more on Sunday.

He said: "It's a big test for everybody. We have gone through a rough patch and not won in five games. It's down to me to get them in the right frame of mind. We can't keep looking over our shoulders and relying on other teams.

"I saw a positive reaction at Anfield and for a long time, we showed we have good players and a good team. I will be looking for the same thing in the Spurs and Swansea games."

Carver's players may have to contend with a boycott by disgruntled fans, but more immediately, the threat of in-from Spurs striker Harry Kane.

The head coach said: "He's been outstanding. He deserved to get into the England team and it's great to see a young English player doing so well. But we have a more reasonable back four and hopefully they can stem his flow."

Tottenham head coach Mauricio Pochettino is unsure whether a planned boycott by Newcastle fans will prove a help or hindrance to his side this weekend.

A number of supporters plan to boycott the televised game in protest against owner Mike Ashley, which is likely to lead to a peculiar atmosphere in the north east.

It will certainly make it an interesting test for Pochettino's side as they look to recover from some disappointing recent results of their own.

"You never know because sometimes the effect on the players and team maybe is positive," the Spurs boss said.

"Maybe sometimes the players are scared and run more than all season.

"Or maybe it is a very negative atmosphere and they feel under pressure and don't show their face.

"You never know in football how it can affect all the decisions around the team. For that it is difficult to guess what will happen on Sunday."

On paper, this looks a good opportunity for Spurs to make amends for the goalless draw at Burnley and home defeat to Aston Villa.

The fact Pochettino's predecessor Tim Sherwood oversaw the latter's victory made it all the more frustrating, yet the Spurs boss was in a surprisingly upbeat mood ahead of the trip to St James' Park.

"I think that football is football and I am a person who has spent all my life in football as player, manager and head coach," he said.

"I accept in football there are good and bad moments, but one thing important is to keep your balance and a good mood.

"We always want to win and we are ambitious, but always we need to have a very good mood."

This weekend's match against Newcastle will also see Pochettino come up against a countryman who has made many a headline of late.

Former Argentina international Jonas Gutierrez's recovery following a battle with cancer and his return to top-flight football has inspired many.

"I am very happy for him," Pochettino said. "When he went in the game against Liverpool, he got a good ovation and it was good to see him playing football.

"This is real life. Sometimes we worry about a lot of things and results, but this is real life when you have the problems that he has."

91'+3

End Regular Time

91'+3

End Regular Time

91'+2

Erik Lamela (Tottenham Hotspur) Blocked Pass at 93'

91'+1

Federico Fazio (Tottenham Hotspur) Corner Kick at 92'

91'

1 - 3

Goal! Newcastle United 1, Tottenham Hotspur 3. Harry Kane (Tottenham Hotspur) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Erik Lamela following a fast break.

91'

Erik Lamela (Tottenham Hotspur) Assists Shot at 91'

90'

Sammy Ameobi (Newcastle United) Throw In at 90'

90'

Tim Krul (Newcastle United) Free Kick at 90'

90'

Rémy Cabella (Newcastle United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

90'

Daryl Janmaat (Newcastle United) Throw In at 90'

90'

Daryl Janmaat (Newcastle United) Throw In at 90'

89'

Nabil Bentaleb (Tottenham Hotspur) Free Kick at 89'

89'

Ryan Mason (Tottenham Hotspur) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

88'

Attempt missed. Daryl Janmaat (Newcastle United) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the right following a set piece situation.

88'

Ryan Taylor (Newcastle United) Free Kick at 88'

88'

Substitution, Tottenham Hotspur. Ryan Mason replaces Paulinho.

88'

Nabil Bentaleb

87'

Rémy Cabella (Newcastle United) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

87'

Michael Williamson (Newcastle United) Blocked Pass at 87'

86'

Rémy Cabella (Newcastle United) Blocked Pass at 86'

86'

Ryan Taylor (Newcastle United) Free Kick at 86'

85'

Gabriel Obertan (Newcastle United) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

85'

Ryan Taylor (Newcastle United) Free Kick at 85'

84'

Foul by Nabil Bentaleb (Tottenham Hotspur).

83'

Corner, Tottenham Hotspur. Conceded by Michael Williamson.

83'

Attempt blocked. Harry Kane (Tottenham Hotspur) left footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked.

83'

Ben Davies (Tottenham Hotspur) Throw In at 83'

83'

Michel Vorm (Tottenham Hotspur) Free Kick at 83'

82'

Jan Vertonghen (Tottenham Hotspur) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

82'

Substitution, Tottenham Hotspur. Ben Davies replaces Danny Rose because of an injury.

81'

Attempt missed. Daryl Janmaat (Newcastle United) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Ryan Taylor.

81'

Ryan Taylor (Newcastle United) Assists Shot at 81'

80'

Sammy Ameobi (Newcastle United) Corner Kick at 80'

80'

Corner, Newcastle United. Conceded by Eric Dier.

79'

Daryl Janmaat (Newcastle United) Throw In at 79'

79'

Tim Krul (Newcastle United) Free Kick at 79'

79'

Offside, Tottenham Hotspur. Erik Lamela tries a through ball, but Danny Rose is caught offside.

78'

Eric Dier (Tottenham Hotspur) Throw In at 78'

78'

Substitution, Tottenham Hotspur. Mousa Dembélé replaces Nacer Chadli.

77'

Attempt saved. Harry Kane (Tottenham Hotspur) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Michel Vorm.

77'

Michel Vorm (Tottenham Hotspur) Assists Shot at 77'

77'

Attempt saved. Jack Colback (Newcastle United) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Daryl Janmaat.

77'

Daryl Janmaat (Newcastle United) Assists Shot at 77'

75'

Substitution, Newcastle United. Adam Armstrong replaces Vurnon Anita.

75'

Attempt missed. Nabil Bentaleb (Tottenham Hotspur) left footed shot from outside the box is too high.

75'

Attempt blocked. Danny Rose (Tottenham Hotspur) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.

75'

Attempt saved. Erik Lamela (Tottenham Hotspur) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Nabil Bentaleb with a through ball.

75'

Nabil Bentaleb (Tottenham Hotspur) Assists Shot at 75'

74'

Danny Rose (Tottenham Hotspur) Throw In at 74'

73'

Eric Dier (Tottenham Hotspur) Throw In at 73'

72'

Eric Dier (Tottenham Hotspur) Throw In at 72'

71'

Daryl Janmaat (Newcastle United) Throw In at 71'

71'

Danny Rose (Tottenham Hotspur) Throw In at 71'

70'

Rémy Cabella (Newcastle United) Blocked Pass at 70'

70'

Eric Dier (Tottenham Hotspur) Free Kick at 70'

70'

Foul by Ayoze Pérez (Newcastle United).

70'

Paulinho (Tottenham Hotspur) Free Kick at 70'

69'

Foul by Sammy Ameobi (Newcastle United).

68'

Fabricio Coloccini (Newcastle United) Corner Kick at 68'

68'

Corner, Newcastle United. Conceded by Paulinho.

68'

Corner, Newcastle United. Conceded by Erik Lamela.

67'

Attempt saved. Harry Kane (Tottenham Hotspur) right footed shot from very close range is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Paulinho with a cross.

67'

Paulinho (Tottenham Hotspur) Assists Shot at 67'

66'

Harry Kane (Tottenham Hotspur) Corner Kick at 66'

66'

Michael Williamson (Newcastle United) Blocked Pass at 66'

66'

Christian Eriksen (Tottenham Hotspur) Blocked Pass at 66'

65'

Sammy Ameobi (Newcastle United) Blocked Pass at 65'

64'

Danny Rose (Tottenham Hotspur) Throw In at 64'

64'

Daryl Janmaat (Newcastle United) Throw In at 64'

64'

Jan Vertonghen (Tottenham Hotspur) Blocked Pass at 64'

64'

Eric Dier (Tottenham Hotspur) Blocked Pass at 64'

64'

Tim Krul (Newcastle United) Free Kick at 64'

63'

Offside, Tottenham Hotspur. Christian Eriksen tries a through ball, but Nacer Chadli is caught offside.

63'

Eric Dier (Tottenham Hotspur) Free Kick at 63'

63'

Rémy Cabella

63'

Foul by Rémy Cabella (Newcastle United).

62'

Attempt blocked. Ayoze Pérez (Newcastle United) right footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked.

62'

Ryan Taylor (Newcastle United) Free Kick at 62'

62'

Jan Vertonghen

61'

Foul by Jan Vertonghen (Tottenham Hotspur).

61'

Danny Rose (Tottenham Hotspur) Throw In at 61'

60'

Vurnon Anita (Newcastle United) Throw In at 60'

58'

Vurnon Anita (Newcastle United) Throw In at 58'

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Eric Dier (Tottenham Hotspur) Throw In at 58'

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Sammy Ameobi (Newcastle United) Blocked Pass at 58'

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Christian Eriksen (Tottenham Hotspur) Throw In at 58'

56'

Danny Rose (Tottenham Hotspur) Throw In at 56'

55'

Attempt missed. Nabil Bentaleb (Tottenham Hotspur) header from the centre of the box is just a bit too high. Assisted by Nacer Chadli with a cross.

55'

Nacer Chadli (Tottenham Hotspur) Assists Shot at 55'

54'

Vurnon Anita (Newcastle United) Free Kick at 54'

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Jack Colback (Newcastle United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

54'

Vurnon Anita (Newcastle United) Throw In at 54'

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Eric Dier (Tottenham Hotspur) Throw In at 54'

53'

1 - 2

Goal! Newcastle United 1, Tottenham Hotspur 2. Christian Eriksen (Tottenham Hotspur) from a free kick with a right footed shot to the bottom right corner.

52'

Foul by Jack Colback (Newcastle United).

51'

Daryl Janmaat (Newcastle United) Throw In at 51'

51'

Tim Krul (Newcastle United) Free Kick at 51'

51'

Offside, Tottenham Hotspur. Paulinho tries a through ball, but Harry Kane is caught offside.

50'

Attempt blocked. Christian Eriksen (Tottenham Hotspur) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Erik Lamela.

50'

Erik Lamela (Tottenham Hotspur) Assists Shot at 50'

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Ayoze Pérez (Newcastle United) Blocked Pass at 49'

49'

Danny Rose (Tottenham Hotspur) Throw In at 49'

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Danny Rose (Tottenham Hotspur) Throw In at 49'

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Sammy Ameobi (Newcastle United) Blocked Pass at 48'

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Eric Dier (Tottenham Hotspur) Throw In at 48'

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Vurnon Anita (Newcastle United) Throw In at 47'

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Eric Dier (Tottenham Hotspur) Blocked Pass at 47'

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Eric Dier (Tottenham Hotspur) Throw In at 47'

46'

1 - 1

Goal! Newcastle United 1, Tottenham Hotspur 1. Jack Colback (Newcastle United) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner.

46'

Attempt blocked. Daryl Janmaat (Newcastle United) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Ayoze Pérez.

46'

Ayoze Pérez (Newcastle United) Assists Shot at 46'

46'

Start 2nd Half

46'

Substitution, Newcastle United. Sammy Ameobi replaces Yoan Gouffran.

46'

Substitution, Newcastle United. Gabriel Obertan replaces Mehdi Abeid.

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Halftime

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Eric Dier (Tottenham Hotspur) Throw In at 46'

46'

Tim Krul (Newcastle United) Free Kick at 46'

45'

Erik Lamela

44'

Vurnon Anita (Newcastle United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

44'

Attempt saved. Harry Kane (Tottenham Hotspur) left footed shot from a difficult angle on the left is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Nacer Chadli.

44'

Nacer Chadli (Tottenham Hotspur) Assists Shot at 44'

43'

Vurnon Anita (Newcastle United) Free Kick at 43'

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Vurnon Anita (Newcastle United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

43'

Vurnon Anita (Newcastle United) Throw In at 43'

42'

Paulinho

42'

Federico Fazio (Tottenham Hotspur) Blocked Pass at 42'

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Vurnon Anita (Newcastle United) Blocked Pass at 42'

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Vurnon Anita (Newcastle United) Blocked Pass at 41'

41'

Paulinho (Tottenham Hotspur) Free Kick at 41'

40'

Jack Colback

40'

Jan Vertonghen (Tottenham Hotspur) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

40'

Vurnon Anita (Newcastle United) Throw In at 40'

39'

Attempt saved. Ayoze Pérez (Newcastle United) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top centre of the goal.

39'

Ayoze Pérez (Newcastle United) Blocked Pass at 39'

38'

Eric Dier (Tottenham Hotspur) Throw In at 38'

38'

Mehdi Abeid (Newcastle United) Blocked Pass at 38'

36'

Tim Krul (Newcastle United) Free Kick at 36'

35'

Offside, Tottenham Hotspur. Christian Eriksen tries a through ball, but Eric Dier is caught offside.

35'

Ryan Taylor (Newcastle United) Free Kick at 35'

35'

Foul by Jan Vertonghen (Tottenham Hotspur).

35'

Mehdi Abeid (Newcastle United) Blocked Pass at 35'

34'

Harry Kane (Tottenham Hotspur) Throw In at 34'

33'

Ryan Taylor (Newcastle United) Free Kick at 33'

33'

Rémy Cabella (Newcastle United) wins a free kick on the left wing.

32'

Federico Fazio (Tottenham Hotspur) Free Kick at 32'

32'

Foul by Rémy Cabella (Newcastle United).

32'

Nabil Bentaleb (Tottenham Hotspur) Blocked Pass at 32'

31'

Attempt blocked. Ayoze Pérez (Newcastle United) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Rémy Cabella.

31'

Rémy Cabella (Newcastle United) Assists Shot at 31'

31'

Vurnon Anita (Newcastle United) Throw In at 31'

30'

0 - 1

Goal! Newcastle United 0, Tottenham Hotspur 1. Nacer Chadli (Tottenham Hotspur) left footed shot from outside the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Paulinho.

30'

Paulinho (Tottenham Hotspur) Assists Shot at 30'

27'

Attempt missed. Michael Williamson (Newcastle United) header from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Ryan Taylor with a cross following a set piece situation.

27'

Ryan Taylor (Newcastle United) Assists Shot at 27'

27'

Ryan Taylor (Newcastle United) Free Kick at 27'

26'

Rémy Cabella (Newcastle United) wins a free kick on the right wing.

23'

Vurnon Anita (Newcastle United) Throw In at 23'

22'

Eric Dier (Tottenham Hotspur) Free Kick at 22'

22'

Hand ball by Jack Colback (Newcastle United).

22'

Erik Lamela (Tottenham Hotspur) Blocked Pass at 22'

22'

Eric Dier (Tottenham Hotspur) Throw In at 22'

21'

Attempt saved. Christian Eriksen (Tottenham Hotspur) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal.

20'

Hand ball by Fabricio Coloccini (Newcastle United).

20'

Attempt saved. Rémy Cabella (Newcastle United) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Daryl Janmaat with a cross.

20'

Daryl Janmaat (Newcastle United) Assists Shot at 20'

19'

Attempt missed. Nabil Bentaleb (Tottenham Hotspur) left footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Eric Dier.

19'

Eric Dier (Tottenham Hotspur) Assists Shot at 19'

19'

Vurnon Anita (Newcastle United) Throw In at 18'

18'

Christian Eriksen (Tottenham Hotspur) Throw In at 18'

17'

Harry Kane (Tottenham Hotspur) Throw In at 17'

17'

Eric Dier (Tottenham Hotspur) Throw In at 17'

16'

Vurnon Anita (Newcastle United) Throw In at 16'

14'

Attempt saved. Ayoze Pérez (Newcastle United) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Yoan Gouffran with a cross.

14'

Yoan Gouffran (Newcastle United) Assists Shot at 14'

14'

Yoan Gouffran (Newcastle United) Blocked Pass at 14'

13'

Tim Krul (Newcastle United) Free Kick at 13'

13'

Offside, Tottenham Hotspur. Paulinho tries a through ball, but Danny Rose is caught offside.

12'

Federico Fazio (Tottenham Hotspur) Free Kick at 12'

12'

Offside, Newcastle United. Vurnon Anita tries a through ball, but Ayoze Pérez is caught offside.

11'

Vurnon Anita (Newcastle United) Throw In at 11'

10'

Mehdi Abeid (Newcastle United) Blocked Pass at 10'

10'

Eric Dier (Tottenham Hotspur) Throw In at 10'

10'

Vurnon Anita (Newcastle United) Throw In at 10'

9'

Eric Dier (Tottenham Hotspur) Throw In at 9'

9'

Ryan Taylor (Newcastle United) Blocked Pass at 9'

9'

Vurnon Anita (Newcastle United) Throw In at 9'

8'

Eric Dier (Tottenham Hotspur) Throw In at 8'

7'

Mehdi Abeid (Newcastle United) Blocked Pass at 7'

7'

Ryan Taylor (Newcastle United) Free Kick at 7'

6'

Ryan Taylor (Newcastle United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

5'

Vurnon Anita (Newcastle United) Throw In at 5'

3'

Mehdi Abeid (Newcastle United) Free Kick at 3'

3'

Mehdi Abeid (Newcastle United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

2'

Harry Kane (Tottenham Hotspur) Corner Kick at 2'

2'

Corner, Tottenham Hotspur. Conceded by Fabricio Coloccini.

2'

Eric Dier (Tottenham Hotspur) Free Kick at 2'

2'

Foul by Vurnon Anita (Newcastle United).

1'

Eric Dier (Tottenham Hotspur) Throw In at 1'

1'

Kickoff

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Possession

39%
62%
  • Newcastle United
  • Tottenham Hotspur

Shots

11
14

Shots on target

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8

Fouls

11
13

Corners

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3

Yellow Cards

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Head to Head

Newcastle1 - 3Tottenham
Tottenham4 - 0Newcastle
Tottenham1 - 2Newcastle
Newcastle0 - 4Tottenham
Tottenham0 - 1Newcastle
Tottenham2 - 1Newcastle

Newcastle

  • 1Tim Krul
  • 6Michael Williamson
  • 2Fabricio Coloccini
  • 8Vurnon Anita
  • -> Adam Armstrong
  • 22Daryl Janmaat
  • 30Mehdi Abeid
  • -> Gabriel Obertan
  • 14Jack Colback
  • 17Ayoze Pérez
  • 11Yoan Gouffran
  • -> Sammy Ameobi
  • 20Rémy Cabella
  • 4Ryan Taylor
  • Subs
  • 46Jamie Sterry
  • 29Emmanuel Riviere
  • 41Freddie Woodman
  • 40Olivier Kemen

Tottenham

  • 13Michel Vorm
  • 15Eric Dier
  • 3Danny Rose
  • -> Ben Davies
  • 21Federico Fazio
  • 5Jan Vertonghen
  • 11Erik Lamela
  • 42Nabil Bentaleb
  • 23Christian Eriksen
  • 8Paulinho
  • -> Ryan Mason
  • 22Nacer Chadli
  • -> Mousa Dembélé
  • 18Harry Kane
  • Subs
  • 12DeAndre Yedlin
  • 17Andros Townsend
  • 24Brad Friedel
  • 9Roberto Soldado

Kane on target in Tottenham win

Harry Kane struck yet again as Tottenham beat Newcastle 3-1 to condemn the Magpies to a sixth successive Barclays Premier League defeat and rekindle their own hopes of European qualification.

The England striker scored in stoppage time to cement victory at St James' Park - just Spurs' second win in five attempts - on a day when thousands of home fans stayed away in protest at owner Mike Ashley's tenure.

His effort came after Christian Eriksen has restored the visitors' lead minutes after Jack Colback had dragged Newcastle back into game by cancelling out Nacer Chadli's first-half opener.

Defeat left Newcastle just seven points clear of the bottom three and knowing they will have to change their fortunes markedly over the next few weeks if they are to avoid a tense conclusion to a forgettable campaign.

The game was watched by a crowd of 47,427, according to the official attendance, although that figure is likely to include season ticket holders who did not attend, and the mood of the locals will not have been improved by the sight of an aircraft flying overhead during the first half trailing a banner displaying the message, "5 in a row Sunderland", a reference to Newcastle's run of derby defeats.

On a day when some fans voted with their feet and stayed away from St James' while others protested outside, the Magpies did little to encourage those in the stands that they could end a depressing run of results.

They started relatively brightly with Remy Cabella, employed on the left side of midfield, making life difficult for full-back Eric Dier and central defender Federico Fazio, while lone striker Ayoze Perez once again showed commendable appetite despite being largely isolated for much of the first half.

The former Tenerife frontman was given offside as he ran on to Vurnon Anita's 12th-minute through-ball, replays suggesting incorrectly so, and he tested keeper Michel Vorm for the first time two minutes later with a right-foot snapshot from Yoan Gouffran's right-wing cross.

After Cabella had scuffed a shot straight at the keeper and Mike Williamson had headed a Ryan Taylor free-kick high over, Perez saw a 31st-minute shot blocked at source by Jan Vertonghen and Vorm pluck his dipping effort from under the crossbar six minutes before the break.

But in the meantime, the visitors had taken the lead from their first meaningful effort on goal, and while there was much to admire about Chadli's strike, the Magpies contributed to their own downfall.

Gouffran needlessly squandered possession in the middle of the field and as Chadli advanced, the black and white shirts back-pedalled impotently to allow him to send a dipping, swerving left-foot shot beyond Tim Krul's despairing dive.

It might have been worse for the home side a minute before the break when, after Nabil Bentaleb had cleverly flicked the ball over Colback and fed Chadli wide on the left, he slid in striker Harry Kane, who forced a fine save from Krul at his near post.

Carver made a double substitution at the break when he sent on Sammy Ameobi and Gabriel Obertan for Mehdi Abeid and Gouffran, and his side were level within 20 seconds.

Perez wormed his way into the penalty area from the right and crossed for full-back Daryl Janmaat, whose initial effort was blocked, but Colback slid the rebound home to drag Newcastle back into it.

However, Spurs needed just seven minutes to regain the lead as the Magpies capitulated from a set-piece as Krul could only help Eriksen's free-kick into his own net as it sped across goal.

Bentaleb was inches away from killing the game off two minutes later when he powered a header just over from Chadli's cross.

The Magpies responded in committed fashion, but a lack of both care and quality in possession meant Spurs were rarely under any sustained pressure, and it took a remarkable save by Krul at point-blank range to keep out Kane's 67th-minute volley.

Krul excelled himself once again to deny Erik Lamela one-on-one with 15 minutes remaining, but his resilience was to prove in vain at the death when Kane accepted Lamela's pass to round off a lighting 91st-minute break with the home side pushing for an equaliser.




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