Newcastle United defeated Tottenham Hotspur 2-0 on Saturday, with second-half goals from Anthony Elanga and Yoane Wissa securing manager Matthias Jaissle's first Premier League victory. The win came at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, handing Spurs their second defeat of the season.
Though Tottenham showed periods of fluid offensive play, Newcastle proved clinical in the second half. The decisive goals came within a ten-minute span, effectively sealing the win for the visitors.
Newcastle's defense was anchored by a strong performance from goalkeeper Lukas Hornicek, who made crucial saves in the first half to deny Tottenham opportunities. Right-back Amar Dedic opened the scoring with a header that found Elanga, who finished into the bottom corner. The second goal resulted from a pinpoint corner delivery, contributing to Tottenham's struggles.
Newcastle's midfield was marshalled effectively by Nico Gonzalez, who played key passes including a 40-yard crossfield pass that was pivotal in the build-up to the first goal. Lewis Miley also covered significant ground in midfield. On the offensive end, Elanga's precise finish and Wissa's acrobatic strike secured the three points.
Tottenham's struggles were evident in their finishing and defensive lapses. Micky van de Ven was cautioned and found himself out of position for the opening goal. Midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur was noted for being ineffective in duels, and Mateus Fernandes was described as "ordinary" in midfield. New signing Sandro Tonali had a difficult outing, struggling to find his passing range and facing jeers from the away support before being substituted.
Manager Roberto De Zerbi's substitutions did not yield the desired impact, despite his forwards' efforts. For Newcastle, Matthias Jaissle's decision to start Gonzalez proved effective, contributing to the team's solid performance despite weathering first-half pressure.