• NEWCASTLE UNITED RATINGS: Karl Darlow 5 - Didn’t make any notable saves but couldn’t do much about a trio of well-taken Spurs goals. EPA
    NEWCASTLE UNITED RATINGS: Karl Darlow 5 - Didn’t make any notable saves but couldn’t do much about a trio of well-taken Spurs goals. EPA
  • Matt Ritchie 6 - Found space to deliver a number of crosses into the box but couldn’t find a Newcastle shirt. Getty
    Matt Ritchie 6 - Found space to deliver a number of crosses into the box but couldn’t find a Newcastle shirt. Getty
  • Ciaran Clark 6 - Had a tough day against Harry Kane, picking up a booking for an obvious foul on the Spurs striker. It was too easy for Spurs to play through the lines at times. Reuters
    Ciaran Clark 6 - Had a tough day against Harry Kane, picking up a booking for an obvious foul on the Spurs striker. It was too easy for Spurs to play through the lines at times. Reuters
  • Jamaal Lascelles 6 - Defending looked messy in the first half but it was a more promising performance in the second, with Lascelles frequently first to the ball to clear. AP
    Jamaal Lascelles 6 - Defending looked messy in the first half but it was a more promising performance in the second, with Lascelles frequently first to the ball to clear. AP
  • Javier Manquillo 7 - The full-back got the hosts ahead with an astute overlap and cross that put the ball on a plate for Callum Wilson, but the Spanish star could have been better on the defensive side of his game. Reuters
    Javier Manquillo 7 - The full-back got the hosts ahead with an astute overlap and cross that put the ball on a plate for Callum Wilson, but the Spanish star could have been better on the defensive side of his game. Reuters
  • Isaac Hayden 7 - Made some important tackles in spells of the opposition’s possession, but the players further advanced couldn’t get a grip of the game. Reuters
    Isaac Hayden 7 - Made some important tackles in spells of the opposition’s possession, but the players further advanced couldn’t get a grip of the game. Reuters
  • Joelinton 5 - The Brazilian featured from the left-hand side for the Magpies, though it’s not clear what Joelinton offers there. A bad day at the office. Reuters
    Joelinton 5 - The Brazilian featured from the left-hand side for the Magpies, though it’s not clear what Joelinton offers there. A bad day at the office. Reuters
  • Sean Longstaff 5 - A quiet game before being withdrawn on the hour mark. The Newcastle midfield was non-existent for most of the game as Spurs garnered more and more control after going down. AFP
    Sean Longstaff 5 - A quiet game before being withdrawn on the hour mark. The Newcastle midfield was non-existent for most of the game as Spurs garnered more and more control after going down. AFP
  • Joe Willock 5 - While Willock looked to press to break Spurs spells of possession, the midfielder was too anonymous for most of the game. AFP
    Joe Willock 5 - While Willock looked to press to break Spurs spells of possession, the midfielder was too anonymous for most of the game. AFP
  • Allan Saint-Maximin 6 - Played a part in the opening goal but the tricky winger only came into the game in spells, with a couple of shots blasted off target from direct dribbles. AP
    Allan Saint-Maximin 6 - Played a part in the opening goal but the tricky winger only came into the game in spells, with a couple of shots blasted off target from direct dribbles. AP
  • Callum Wilson 7 - The first goal of the new era for the Magpies came from Callum Wilson’s well-taken header as he latched onto a pinpoint Javier Manquillo cross. Reuters
    Callum Wilson 7 - The first goal of the new era for the Magpies came from Callum Wilson’s well-taken header as he latched onto a pinpoint Javier Manquillo cross. Reuters
  • SUBS: Jonjo Shelvey (Longstaff 60) N/A - Not the comeback the midfielder would have wanted after being substituted on… and then sent off! PA
    SUBS: Jonjo Shelvey (Longstaff 60) N/A - Not the comeback the midfielder would have wanted after being substituted on… and then sent off! PA
  • Ryan Fraser (Wilson 77') N/A - On for Wilson in the last phase of the game but Newcastle couldn’t break Spurs down. Jacob Murphy (Willock 77') N/A - Introduced for Willock but needed more time to change the game. AFP
    Ryan Fraser (Wilson 77') N/A - On for Wilson in the last phase of the game but Newcastle couldn’t break Spurs down. Jacob Murphy (Willock 77') N/A - Introduced for Willock but needed more time to change the game. AFP
  • TOTTENHAM RATINGS: Hugo Lloris 6 - Not much to do other than pick the ball out of the net for the opener. AFP
    TOTTENHAM RATINGS: Hugo Lloris 6 - Not much to do other than pick the ball out of the net for the opener. AFP
  • Sergio Reguilon 7 - Utilised his pace when going forward that proved to be a problem for Newcastle as they looked to focus on Heung-Min Son. Deserving of his assist. Getty
    Sergio Reguilon 7 - Utilised his pace when going forward that proved to be a problem for Newcastle as they looked to focus on Heung-Min Son. Deserving of his assist. Getty
  • Eric Dier 6 - The Spurs defender was faultless until a freak own goal saw him head the ball past Hugo Lloris in the 89th minute. AP
    Eric Dier 6 - The Spurs defender was faultless until a freak own goal saw him head the ball past Hugo Lloris in the 89th minute. AP
  • Cristian Romero 7 - Calm on the ball going forward while making a number of solid defensive plays at the back for Nuno Espirito Santo’s side. Getty
    Cristian Romero 7 - Calm on the ball going forward while making a number of solid defensive plays at the back for Nuno Espirito Santo’s side. Getty
  • Emerson 7 - Positive on both ends of the pitch with the Brazilian helping provide space for Lucas and Spurs’ attacking quartet. An assuring performance at the back too. AP
    Emerson 7 - Positive on both ends of the pitch with the Brazilian helping provide space for Lucas and Spurs’ attacking quartet. An assuring performance at the back too. AP
  • Oliver Skipp 6 - Kept the play ticking in the middle of the park as Spurs took control of the game after the home side’s early spell of promise. Getty
    Oliver Skipp 6 - Kept the play ticking in the middle of the park as Spurs took control of the game after the home side’s early spell of promise. Getty
  • Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg 7 - A precision pass cut the Newcastle defence open for Kane who made no mistake with the finish. AFP
    Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg 7 - A precision pass cut the Newcastle defence open for Kane who made no mistake with the finish. AFP
  • Heung-Min Son 7 - The winger looked bright at St. James’ Park and looked to challenge defenders in 1v1 situations. Clever movement at the back post helped finish a well-crafted move to put Spurs 3-1 up before the break. Getty
    Heung-Min Son 7 - The winger looked bright at St. James’ Park and looked to challenge defenders in 1v1 situations. Clever movement at the back post helped finish a well-crafted move to put Spurs 3-1 up before the break. Getty
  • Tanguy Ndombele 8 - The French talisman was at the heart of the majority of Spurs attacks and took his goal with class, whipping the ball into the far corner from just inside the box. Ndombele was difficult to contend with on the day. The star performer. EPA
    Tanguy Ndombele 8 - The French talisman was at the heart of the majority of Spurs attacks and took his goal with class, whipping the ball into the far corner from just inside the box. Ndombele was difficult to contend with on the day. The star performer. EPA
  • Lucas Moura 7 - Stretched the play down the right-hand side and was unlucky not to score, smashing a header onto the woodwork from a corner. Vital in the third goal after an incisive ball found Kane in space who cut back for Son. Getty
    Lucas Moura 7 - Stretched the play down the right-hand side and was unlucky not to score, smashing a header onto the woodwork from a corner. Vital in the third goal after an incisive ball found Kane in space who cut back for Son. Getty
  • Harry Kane 7 - A first goal of the season for the Spurs frontman as he carefully lifted the ball over Karl Darlow to claim the lead. The England star picked up an assist as well, allowing Son to tap the ball home. EPA
    Harry Kane 7 - A first goal of the season for the Spurs frontman as he carefully lifted the ball over Karl Darlow to claim the lead. The England star picked up an assist as well, allowing Son to tap the ball home. EPA

Newcastle v Tottenham ratings: Wilson 7, Longstaff 5; Ndombele 8, Kane 7


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Newcastle United's new era under the ownership of a Saudi-led consortium got off to a disappointing start as Tottenham prevailed 3-2 at St James' Park on Sunday.

Harry Kane scored his first Premier League goal of the season as Spurs spoiled what was a day of celebration for Newcastle fans.

The hosts went ahead after just 108 seconds when Callum Wilson headed in from a Javi Manquillo cross. But things took a turn for the worse as Spurs hit back in the 17th minute through Tanguy Ndombele, who lashed home from the edge of the box.

Five minutes later, Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg played an excellent ball over the Newcastle defence and Kane beat the offside trap to score.

Play was halted for nearly 25 minutes just before halftime when a spectator collapsed in the East Stand of the ground. Newcastle said that the fan's condition had been stabilised.

Kane turned provider for Spurs' third as his low cross was converted by Heung-min Son in first-half stoppage time. Eric Dier's comical own goal in the final minute gave Newcastle, who were down to 10 after a red card for Jonjo Shelvey, hope but Spurs held on for a draw.

Player ratings from the match can be seen in the picture gallery above.

Updated: October 18, 2021, 2:47 AM