Newcastle's resurgence continued as they stunned Tottenham Hotspur 2-1 in the Carabao Cup quarterfinals at St James' Park, with the Magpies' performance mirroring their identity and expectations.
Thomas Frank's team had arrived at the stadium with the Carabao Cup trophy on display, but Newcastle's determination proved stronger. Manager Eddie Howe described his side's display as "in line with our identity and our expectations," praising their strength and cohesion.
The match began with a sense of urgency from Tottenham, who were seeking to bounce back from recent setbacks. However, Newcastle's midfield trio of Sandro Tonali, Nick Woltemade, and Dan Burn dictated the tempo, causing chaos among Spurs' players.
Tottenham's zonal marking proved disastrous at times, allowing Nick Woltemade to rise above the crowd and head home a beautifully dinked cross from Joe Willock. The goal was a testament to Newcastle's improved set-piece play, which Howe credited to their hard work in training.
The match saw two players receive red cards, with Tottenham's Mohammed Kudus throwing his fists at Joelinton after being booked for a reckless tackle, and the Brazilian later clashing with the Magpies' player. Despite this, Frank admitted it was "a game of small margins," highlighting the close nature of the encounter.
Newcastle's victory marked a significant improvement in their performances since their Wembley triumph in March. The side showed no signs of losing focus or motivation, instead playing with passion and intensity that left Spurs struggling to match their level.
The win sets Newcastle on course for further success in cup competitions, as they look to overcome other challenges in the Premier League. With Sven Botman rested and Nick Woltemade scoring six goals in recent matches, the Magpies seem to be finding form at a critical juncture in their season.
Thomas Frank's team had arrived at the stadium with the Carabao Cup trophy on display, but Newcastle's determination proved stronger. Manager Eddie Howe described his side's display as "in line with our identity and our expectations," praising their strength and cohesion.
The match began with a sense of urgency from Tottenham, who were seeking to bounce back from recent setbacks. However, Newcastle's midfield trio of Sandro Tonali, Nick Woltemade, and Dan Burn dictated the tempo, causing chaos among Spurs' players.
Tottenham's zonal marking proved disastrous at times, allowing Nick Woltemade to rise above the crowd and head home a beautifully dinked cross from Joe Willock. The goal was a testament to Newcastle's improved set-piece play, which Howe credited to their hard work in training.
The match saw two players receive red cards, with Tottenham's Mohammed Kudus throwing his fists at Joelinton after being booked for a reckless tackle, and the Brazilian later clashing with the Magpies' player. Despite this, Frank admitted it was "a game of small margins," highlighting the close nature of the encounter.
Newcastle's victory marked a significant improvement in their performances since their Wembley triumph in March. The side showed no signs of losing focus or motivation, instead playing with passion and intensity that left Spurs struggling to match their level.
The win sets Newcastle on course for further success in cup competitions, as they look to overcome other challenges in the Premier League. With Sven Botman rested and Nick Woltemade scoring six goals in recent matches, the Magpies seem to be finding form at a critical juncture in their season.
their midfield trio is on fire!! dan burn's presence is so underrated, he brings such stability and control to the team 
and eddie howe's management is spot on, they really are playing with a sense of identity now 
it's infectious, esp with joe willock's creativity coming out in the match 
and that goal by nick woltemade was pure magic 
Newcastle's resurgence is for real! Their midfield trio is killing it 
I love how Eddie Howe praises his team's cohesion, it's like he knows exactly what makes them tick 
And wow, six goals in a row for Nick Woltemade? that's crazy 
This win bodes well for their Premier League season, let's see if they can keep this momentum going 
I mean i'm not surprised though we all know they're rubbish at set pieces 
Newcastle took advantage of it and boy did they celebrate 
2-1 is a huge win for them btw especially with Spurs having that drama with Kudus 
his red card was insane 
can't believe he threw his fists 
I'm loving Newcastle's resurgence! They're playing like they have nothing to lose and everything to gain 
. The fact that they were able to contain Tottenham and come out on top is a huge confidence booster for the team 
️. And wow, six goals in recent matches for Nick? That's some serious firepower 
. Bring on next week's challenge! 
How can you not score from a perfectly placed cross? 
, but overall, Newcastle's got this! They're on a roll and looking like they can take on anyone in cup competitions 
. Now, if only they could maintain that level of intensity and passion in the Premier League... fingers crossed! 
from the start! Eddie Howe must be so proud of his team, Sandro Tonali and Nick Woltemade are like a deadly duo 
. I love how Eddie Howe praised his team's cohesion and strength - it's clear they've got the chemistry and teamwork to make some serious noise in the Premier League! 
They're showing some serious potential, especially with that midfield trio of Tonali, Woltemade, and Burn 
And their set-piece play's on fire 
Can't wait to see what they do next! 
that woltemade kid is on fire and i'm loving every minute of it 
the set piece play was pure magic and that goal from joe willock had me screaming at my screen 
and those midfielders tonali, woltemade & burn are like the ultimate squad goals 
and with sven botman resting, woltemade's been on fire 
. I love how Eddie Howe is keeping it all about the team effort too, he's such an awesome manager 
. Can't wait to see what the rest of their season holds!