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"Comfortable home win" - What the pundits are predicting for Tottenham vs Newcastle

Tottenham will be hoping to build on their 2-2 draw with Premier League champions Manchester City when they take on Newcastle United.

Mauricio Pochettino's side have taken four points from their opening two Premier League fixtures.

They'll be hoping for a less controversial encounter than last week, however, after the VAR debate, against relegation-tipped Newcastle.

The Magpies have acquired a grand total of 0 points from games against Arsenal and Norwich City, making it a tough start for Steve Bruce.

It's fair to say most are expecting a win for Spurs, adding into the fact they've won their last four meetings with the Magpies.

Here's a look at what the national press' pundits have predicted for Sunday's clash.

Michael Owen - Tottenham win ( BetVictor )

Spurs rode their luck at the Etihad at the weekend but played their part in a wonderful game of football and I expect them to have too much quality for a Newcastle side who have disappointed me so far this season.

The Magpies need more from their expensive signings Joelinton – who spurned a gilt-edged opportunity at Carrow Road – and Miquel Almiron but they may need more time to gel.

In the meantime, I can’t see anything other than a comfortable home win.

Mark Lawrenson - 2-0 Tottenham ( BBC )

Tottenham are getting used to playing at home now - that usually takes a bit of time.

Meanwhile, Newcastle are still a bit all over the place. They have already lost to Norwich and Arsenal but remember, former boss Rafael Benitez had a bad start last season and they picked things up.

Steve Bruce has made some new signings and the fans just need to get behind the team now.

Charlie Nicholas - 4-0 Tottenham ( Sky Sports )

Newcastle lacked ambition and togetherness against Norwich but you can't just point the finger at Steve Bruce and say it's because Rafa Benitez has gone, because they started slow last season too.

It takes this team a bit of time to get going. Joelinton had no service at all and Miguel Almiron was the same. He is about pace and counter-attacking but couldn't get in the game.

I was not impressed with Newcastle, but I think Bruce will be working with them all week to say 'this isn't good enough, if we sit in and wait to get beaten then we will get beaten'. They need to have more ambition when they have the ball.

The Spurs team celebrate Tanguy Ndombele's goal (Julian Finney/Getty Images)

The problem is I don't see them getting enough of the ball to trouble Spurs.

Spurs will be quite happy with the way they have started. They were lucky to get a draw against Manchester City but I think this will be a comfortable win.

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