Newcastle beat Tottenham 2-0 with second-half goals from Anthony Elanga and Yoanne Wissa, leaving Spurs pointless and without a goal after two Premier League matches.
Key facts
- Newcastle won 2-0 at Tottenham in the Premier League.
- Anthony Elanga and Yoanne Wissa scored in the second half.
- Tottenham have lost both of their opening two league matches and failed to score in each.
- The result came in Tottenham's first home fixture of the season.
- Newcastle are managed by Matthias Jaissle, with more signings still to come.
Tottenham’s first home Premier League fixture of the season ended in a 2-0 defeat to Newcastle, extending what the Guardian described as the club’s miserable start to the campaign. The match began with focus on Tottenham’s new signings but ended with a decisive loss as, in the Guardian’s words, recruit after recruit failed to make their presence pay.
According to the Guardian, Tottenham had the better of a first half in which they should have taken the lead. However, they had no response to two impressive second-half strikes, first from Anthony Elanga and then from Yoanne Wissa. What had looked like green shoots of positivity withered to nothing.
Newcastle’s forwards, whom the Guardian referred to as forgotten and rejuvenated, made the difference. Sky Sports reported that the duo of Elanga and Wissa struck to earn Newcastle the 2-0 victory.
The result leaves Tottenham without a point and without a goal after their first two Premier League matches, according to Sky Sports. Both of their opening fixtures have ended in defeat with no goals scored.
For Newcastle, the Guardian described the win as heartening for a side still considered a work in progress under manager Matthias Jaissle, particularly with many of their own additions still to come.
The Guardian framed the game as an illustration of the difference between winning the transfer market and winning an actual football match, noting that Tottenham’s investment in new players did not translate into a result on the pitch. The Newcastle supporters, the Toon Army, sang “Tottenham Hotspur, it’s happened again” during the match.
Why it matters
Back-to-back defeats without scoring pile early pressure on Tottenham despite significant transfer activity over the summer. For Newcastle, a road win offers encouragement for a team still being built under a new manager.
Frequently asked questions
What was the final score between Tottenham and Newcastle?
Newcastle won 2-0, with goals from Anthony Elanga and Yoanne Wissa in the second half.
How have Tottenham started the Premier League season?
According to Sky Sports, Tottenham have lost their first two Premier League matches and failed to score in both.
Who is Newcastle's manager?
Newcastle are managed by Matthias Jaissle, with the Guardian noting many of the club's additions are still to come.