Tottenham vs Newcastle
Premier League 2018-19
Venue: Wembley Stadium
Date: Saturday, February 2, 2019
Kick-off: 12:30pm GMT
Tottenham host Newcastle United at Wembley this weekend having strengthened their grip on top four - and, perhaps, even given themselves an outside shot at the Premier League title.
Mauricio Pochettino has had to contend with a serious injury crisis of late, but Spurs have won their last two games - both late 2-1 wins over Fulham and Watford - to put themselves seven points clear of fifth-placed Chelsea.
With Champions League qualification looking an increasingly strong bet, Pochettino and his players may even forgive themselves a quick glance up the table - Spurs trail second-placed Manchester City by two points, and leaders Liverpool by seven.
However, Rafa Benitez's Newcastle may be unwelcome visitors to Newcastle having just beaten Manchester City 2-1 at home in midweek.
Tottenham team news and predicted line-up
Harry Kane (ankle) and Dele Alli (hamstring) remain out until early March, while Ben Davies (groin) is unavailable.
Heung-min Son - back with a crucial goal against Watford - suffered cramp late on against Watford, but should be fit to start.
Tottenham XI: Lloris, Alderweireld, Sanchez, Vertonghen, Trippier, Winks, Sissoko, Rose, Eriksen, Llorente, Son
Score prediction: Tottenham 2-1 Newcastle
Spurs have not been at their best of late as they lack a number of key players, but have developed a knack of scoring late winners.
Newcastle will be buoyed by their win over Man City and completing the club-record signing of Miguel Almiron, but Spurs should have enough to get over the line.
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Match odds
- Tottenham to win: 2/5
- Draw: 18/5
- Newcastle : 17/2
First goalscorer odds
- Heung-min Son: 3/1
- Fernando Llorente: 9/2
- Salomon Rondon: 8/1
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TV channel and live stream, and online coverage
The match will be shown live on Sky Sports' Premier League and Main Event channels, and is available via Now TV with a day pass on offer for £7.99. Sky Sports subscribers can stream the match online via SkyGo and the SkyGo app.
But you can follow all the action with Standard Sport's LIVE blog.
Head to Head record and history (h2h)
The teams have met 47 times in the Premier League: Spurs have won 20 times, Newcastle 21, and there have been six draws.
Spurs have beaten Newcastle in their last three League meetings, winning 2-1 at St James' Park on the opening day of the season.
