Newcastle United kicked off what could be a huge 2025 in the best possible way, with an important 2-1 victory over Tottenham. Eddie Howe's side were perhaps not at their fluent best, but a superb 20-minute spell before the break ensured they took control of the game, and never really looked like relinquishing it.

Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou was furious after another damaging Premier League defeat on Saturday, lauding his injury-hit team's performance and venting his frustration at the injustice of it all.

Ange Postecoglou's team could hardly have wished for a better start against in-form Newcastle, but Dominic Solanke's early goal was as good as it got against the Magpies. Spurs were behind seven minutes before half-time and despite an improved second-half display,