Tottenham secured a first Premier League win since October as Brazilian striker Richarlison also returned to form with two goals in a 4-1 drubbing of a jaded-looking Newcastle on Sunday.
Destiny Udogie tapped in his first goal for the club from captain Heung-min Son's cutback after 26 minutes, they never looked back. Richarlison was also fed by the outstanding Son to make it 2-0 before halftime and struck again on the hour as Tottenham began to run riot against a Newcastle side perhaps distracted by next week's vital Champions League clash with Milan.
Son capped a tireless display by converting an 85th-minute penalty after being brought down by keeper Martin Dubravka. Joelinton scored a late consolation for Newcastle but it could not take the gloss off Spurs' win which left them in fifth place with 30 points from 16 games, seven behind leaders Liverpool in what is shaping up to be a compelling title race.
