• TOTTENHAM RATINGS: Hugo Lloris – 6 The Frenchman looked shaky when tested and should have done better when Schar’s free-kick squeezed through his wall and into the bottom corner. EPA
    TOTTENHAM RATINGS: Hugo Lloris – 6 The Frenchman looked shaky when tested and should have done better when Schar’s free-kick squeezed through his wall and into the bottom corner. EPA
  • Cristian Romero – 7 The Atalanta loanee proved exactly why he continues a run in the team, denying a storming run from Saint-Maximin before sliding in last-minute to block Willock in front of goal. Action Images
    Cristian Romero – 7 The Atalanta loanee proved exactly why he continues a run in the team, denying a storming run from Saint-Maximin before sliding in last-minute to block Willock in front of goal. Action Images
  • Eric Dier – 7 The 28-year-old was unable to find the target as his shot curled wide of the post in the opening stages of the game. It was the defender’s determination to win the ball, which sent Spurs forward for their fifth goal. PA
    Eric Dier – 7 The 28-year-old was unable to find the target as his shot curled wide of the post in the opening stages of the game. It was the defender’s determination to win the ball, which sent Spurs forward for their fifth goal. PA
  • Ben Davies – 7 In a moment of end-to-end action, the Welshman provided the response to going behind when he connected with Son’s cross to score his first Premier League goal since March 2017. EPA
    Ben Davies – 7 In a moment of end-to-end action, the Welshman provided the response to going behind when he connected with Son’s cross to score his first Premier League goal since March 2017. EPA
  • Emerson Royal – 7 The Brazilian was the only change for Antonio Conte’s side, replacing the injured Sergio Reguilon. Despite looking promising on the attack, he had Romero to thank defensively having been bypassed by Saint-Maximin in the first half. Action Images
    Emerson Royal – 7 The Brazilian was the only change for Antonio Conte’s side, replacing the injured Sergio Reguilon. Despite looking promising on the attack, he had Romero to thank defensively having been bypassed by Saint-Maximin in the first half. Action Images
  • Rodrigo Bentancur – 7 The former Juventus man saw his early effort deflected out for a corner as Spurs put pressure on their opponents. He was forced to intervene in the second half to stop Targett’s cross into the box. Booked. Getty
    Rodrigo Bentancur – 7 The former Juventus man saw his early effort deflected out for a corner as Spurs put pressure on their opponents. He was forced to intervene in the second half to stop Targett’s cross into the box. Booked. Getty
  • Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg – 7 The Denmark international was unable to convert when Kulusevski sent in an appealing ball, heading the chance over. Reuters
    Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg – 7 The Denmark international was unable to convert when Kulusevski sent in an appealing ball, heading the chance over. Reuters
  • Matt Doherty – 8 In his sixth successive start, Doherty proved to be in the right place at the right time when Kane’s cross fell for the Irishman to head home. He then brushed off Murphy to get a cross into Emerson for Spurs’ fourth. EPA
    Matt Doherty – 8 In his sixth successive start, Doherty proved to be in the right place at the right time when Kane’s cross fell for the Irishman to head home. He then brushed off Murphy to get a cross into Emerson for Spurs’ fourth. EPA
  • Dejan Kulusevski – 8 The Swede sent in a delightful ball from the right to the back post, with Hojbjerg heading just over. Another terrific long helped to launch Kane on a run down the wing to cross to Son for Spurs’ third. Reuters
    Dejan Kulusevski – 8 The Swede sent in a delightful ball from the right to the back post, with Hojbjerg heading just over. Another terrific long helped to launch Kane on a run down the wing to cross to Son for Spurs’ third. Reuters
  • Heung-min Son – 8 The Korean sent in a brilliant cross for Davies to head home, before netting his 14th league goal, thanks to hard work down the wing by Kane. He could have had another 10 minutes later. Getty
    Heung-min Son – 8 The Korean sent in a brilliant cross for Davies to head home, before netting his 14th league goal, thanks to hard work down the wing by Kane. He could have had another 10 minutes later. Getty
  • Harry Kane – 9 The Englishman brushed off Newcastle’s defence to send in an excellent cross for Doherty to nod home, before moments later chasing Kulusevski’s long ball to cross for Son. Nearly created a fifth for Spurs and caused plenty of trouble. Booked. Action Images
    Harry Kane – 9 The Englishman brushed off Newcastle’s defence to send in an excellent cross for Doherty to nod home, before moments later chasing Kulusevski’s long ball to cross for Son. Nearly created a fifth for Spurs and caused plenty of trouble. Booked. Action Images
  • SUBS: Lucas Moura (Kulusevski 76’) – N/R An instant impact as he nudged the ball for Bergwijn to run on to and slot home. Getty Images
    SUBS: Lucas Moura (Kulusevski 76’) – N/R An instant impact as he nudged the ball for Bergwijn to run on to and slot home. Getty Images
  • Harry Winks (Bentacur 76’) – N/R In an attempt to join in the fun, Winks was happy to unleash an effort from outside the box which narrowly missed the top corner. Getty
    Harry Winks (Bentacur 76’) – N/R In an attempt to join in the fun, Winks was happy to unleash an effort from outside the box which narrowly missed the top corner. Getty
  • Steven Bergwijn (Emerson 81’) – N/R Dutch forward likely felt hard-done by to be benched and made his point when Moura squeezed the ball through for him to slot home. Nearly volleyed a second. EPA
    Steven Bergwijn (Emerson 81’) – N/R Dutch forward likely felt hard-done by to be benched and made his point when Moura squeezed the ball through for him to slot home. Nearly volleyed a second. EPA
  • NEWCASTLE RATINGS: Martin Dubravka – 4 Was unable to keep out Davies’ point-blank header and stood little chance with what was to come. AFP
    NEWCASTLE RATINGS: Martin Dubravka – 4 Was unable to keep out Davies’ point-blank header and stood little chance with what was to come. AFP
  • Javier Manquillo – 4 Sprinting from the half-way line, Manquillo did well to track back to deny Son in the aftermath of Schar’s opener. Reuters
    Javier Manquillo – 4 Sprinting from the half-way line, Manquillo did well to track back to deny Son in the aftermath of Schar’s opener. Reuters
  • Fabian Schar – 5 The Swiss broke the deadlock when his low free-kick found space in the wall to squeeze past Lloris in the only positive of the afternoon. AFP
    Fabian Schar – 5 The Swiss broke the deadlock when his low free-kick found space in the wall to squeeze past Lloris in the only positive of the afternoon. AFP
  • Dan Burn – 4 Booked for a sliding tackle on Kane, much to the centre-back’s dismay. The boyhood Newcastle fan was left in disarray trying to keep Kane at bay as he dominated play in the second half. EPA
    Dan Burn – 4 Booked for a sliding tackle on Kane, much to the centre-back’s dismay. The boyhood Newcastle fan was left in disarray trying to keep Kane at bay as he dominated play in the second half. EPA
  • Matt Targett – 4 Despite being attached to Emerson’s hip, the former Aston Villa left back was unable to get ahead of his counterpart to stop him poking home Doherty’s cross. Reuters
    Matt Targett – 4 Despite being attached to Emerson’s hip, the former Aston Villa left back was unable to get ahead of his counterpart to stop him poking home Doherty’s cross. Reuters
  • Joelinton – 4 Booked in a coming together before half-time, it was the Brazilian to be sacrificed as Spurs scored their third of the game. Action Images
    Joelinton – 4 Booked in a coming together before half-time, it was the Brazilian to be sacrificed as Spurs scored their third of the game. Action Images
  • Jonjo Shelvey – 4 Handed the captain’s armband, Shelvey was unable to make an impact to inspire his team despite providing the most passes of his teammates. PA
    Jonjo Shelvey – 4 Handed the captain’s armband, Shelvey was unable to make an impact to inspire his team despite providing the most passes of his teammates. PA
  • Joe Willock – 6 Providing one of Newcastle’s most promising chances, the former Arsenal youngster weaved through several white shirts before Romero was forced to intervene before he could pull the trigger. PA
    Joe Willock – 6 Providing one of Newcastle’s most promising chances, the former Arsenal youngster weaved through several white shirts before Romero was forced to intervene before he could pull the trigger. PA
  • Ryan Fraser – 4 Continuing to be a regular under his former Bournemouth boss, but it was a disappointing display. EPA
    Ryan Fraser – 4 Continuing to be a regular under his former Bournemouth boss, but it was a disappointing display. EPA
  • Chris Wood – 4 In an effort to put his side on level terms just after the break, the New Zealand forward shot just wide of Lloris’ post. Action Images
    Chris Wood – 4 In an effort to put his side on level terms just after the break, the New Zealand forward shot just wide of Lloris’ post. Action Images
  • Allan Saint-Maximin – 6 Making his first start since February, the Frenchman looked to use his pace in rare moments of possession for his side. Booked. Action Images
    Allan Saint-Maximin – 6 Making his first start since February, the Frenchman looked to use his pace in rare moments of possession for his side. Booked. Action Images
  • SUBS: Jacob Murphy (Joelinton 59’) – 5 Part of a double change, Murphy was unable to stop Doherty cutting back to send in the ball for Emerson’s goal. AFP
    SUBS: Jacob Murphy (Joelinton 59’) – 5 Part of a double change, Murphy was unable to stop Doherty cutting back to send in the ball for Emerson’s goal. AFP
  • Bruno Guimaraes (Manquillo 59’) – 5 Having returned from international duty with Brazil, Bruno was benched and was kept busy trying to make an impact to limit Spurs. Action Images
    Bruno Guimaraes (Manquillo 59’) – 5 Having returned from international duty with Brazil, Bruno was benched and was kept busy trying to make an impact to limit Spurs. Action Images
  • Jamaal Lascelles (Wood 70’) – N/R A defensive change but it was of little impact to the game. Action Images
    Jamaal Lascelles (Wood 70’) – N/R A defensive change but it was of little impact to the game. Action Images

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Tottenham v Newcastle player ratings: Kane 9, Kulusevski 8; Dubravka 4, Joelinton 4

Spurs turn the heat on Arsenal with 5-1 thrashing of Newcastle

Emma James

April 04, 2022

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Tottenham moved into the top four of the Premier League with a statement 5-1 win over Newcastle which piles the pressure on rivals Arsenal.

After falling behind to Fabian Schar’s first-half free-kick, goals from Ben Davies, Matt Doherty, Son Heung-min, Emerson Royal and Steven Bergwijn moved them above the Gunners in the table on goal difference.

Mikel Arteta’s side will reclaim fourth spot on Monday night if they take a point from their visit to Crystal Palace, but Spurs are firmly in the race for a Champions League place having seemed out of contention a few weeks ago.

Five wins from the last six games, inspired by the front three of Harry Kane, Son and Dejan Kulusevski, has boosted hopes of a return to Europe’s top tier and their fate could come down to their home game with Arsenal, which has yet to be rearranged.

They were simply too good for Newcastle, who have now lost three in a row and sit nine points above the drop zone.

Player ratings from the match can be seen in the gallery above. To view the next image, simply swipe.

Updated: April 04, 2022, 5:26 AM
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