Newcastle clinches 2-0 win at Tottenham with standout performances from Elanga and Wissa
Newcastle United defeated Tottenham Hotspur 2-0 at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, with goals from Anthony Elanga and Yoane Wissa.
Newcastle United travelled to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and emerged with a 2-0 win over the hosts. The opening goal came when Anthony Elanga turned a rebound off the post into the net, and Yoane Wissa sealed the result with an inventive overhead kick. Tottenham's goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky was largely idle in the first half, while defender Micky van de Ven earned an early booking but later made a vital sliding tackle.
Newcastle's new signing Amar Dedic impressed with a header that set up Elanga's strike, and debutant Nico Gonzalez delivered a precise cross that led to the second goal. Ratings also noted solid contributions from Newcastle captain Malick Thiaw and Tottenham midfielder Andy Robertson, among others.
Why it matters
The win lifts Newcastle up the league table and highlights Tottenham's home struggles.
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