Tottenham v Newcastle: Predicted line-ups: Team news ahead of today’s Premier League match

Tottenham entertain Newcastle on Sunday afternoon in their pursuit of three points to answer for heavy defeat at Manchester United in midweek.

The score was only 2-0, but Erik ten Haag’s team won Antonio Contethroughout the match at Old Trafford.

Newcastle to arrive in good fettle, also having beat Everton 1-0 in midweek thanks to another sophisticated Miguel Almiron effort.

The match should reveal much about whether Spurs can really push for the title that their manager dismissed, and The Magpies hope to claim a place in Europe next season.

Here’s everything you need to know.

What time is Tottenham – Newcastle?

The match kicks off at 16:30 BST on Saturday 23 October.

How can I watch it?

It will be shown live on Sky Sports Main Event and Major league, with coverage from 5 p.m. If you’re not a Sky customer, you can grab a NOWTV Day Pass here watch without subscription.

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What’s the team news?

Richarlison is still out with a calf injury, while Dejan Kulusevski (hamstring) is a major doubt.

Lucas Moura could only be an option from the bench once he recovers from a hamstring injury, while Emerson Royal is back from a three-game infield ban that could see Matt Doherty ruled out.

Joelinton is a doubt with a knee injury after coming off at half-time against Everton in midweek, so Joe Willock could replace him.

Eddie Howe will also be without Emil Kraft (knee), Matt Ritchie (calf), Alain Saint-Maximin (thigh), Carl Darlow (ankle) and Alexander Isak (thigh).

Predictive compositions

Tottenham: Lloris; Romero, Dyer, Lenglet; Emerson, Heuberg, Bentancourt, Sessegnon; Son, Kane, Perisic

Newcastle: Pope; Trippier, Schar, Bothman, Bern; Guimaraes, Longstaff, Wheelock; Elmiron, Wilson, Murphy

Coefficients

Tottenham: 21/20

Draw: 5/2

Newcastle: 5/2

Prediction

Spurs struggle for rhythm and consistency in their performances, which have been difficult to watch at times. Howe’s Newcastle proved a tough, frustrating game against Manchester United at Old Trafford, where Spurs were badly beaten, so we’ll be leaning towards a draw. 1-1.