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Newcastle Beat Tottenham 2-0, Leaving Spurs Winless

8/30/2026

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Summary

Newcastle Beat Tottenham

Newcastle defeated Tottenham 2-0 at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Anthony Elanga scored in the 62nd minute to give Newcastle the lead.
Yoane Wissa added a second goal ten minutes later with an overhead kick.
Tottenham remain bottom of the Premier League after two winless games and zero goals.
Tottenham have spent over £300 million on eight summer signings, including £92.5 million for Sandro Tonali.

Summary

Newcastle Challenges VAR

Fans and commentators criticized the referee for not consulting VAR on a clear penalty claim.
The decision sparked debate over VAR’s limited scope in Premier League matches.
Players said the second Newcastle goal stemmed from a defensive error, not a foul.
Goalkeeper Lukáš Hornícek made two crucial saves despite sustained pressure.
Micky van de Ven received an early booking but later executed a vital sliding tackle.

History

Historical Context

Since VAR was adopted by the Premier League at the start of the 2019-20 season, officials must review goals, penalties, red cards and mistaken identity, with reviews averaging about 80 seconds. Early use, such as the United-Liverpool penalty check, drew criticism for inconsistency, a pattern repeated in Newcastle United’s 2-0 win over Tottenham where fans condemned the referee’s refusal to consult VAR on a penalty.

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Newcastle Beat Tottenham

Newcastle defeated Tottenham 2-0 at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Anthony Elanga scored in the 62nd minute to give Newcastle the lead.
Yoane Wissa added a second goal ten minutes later with an overhead kick.
Tottenham remain bottom of the Premier League after two winless games and zero goals.
Tottenham have spent over £300 million on eight summer signings, including £92.5 million for Sandro Tonali.

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