Tottenham Unable To Score Goals, Newcastle To The Premier League Top

Striker Alexander Isak became the determinant of Newcastle's 2-1 Unted victory over Tottenham Hotspur. (X/@NUFC)

JAKARTA - Newcastle United managed to climb to the top of the English Premier League after beating Tottenham Hotspur 2-1 at St James' Park Stadium, Newcastle, Sunday, September 1, 2024 evening WIB. Tottenham himself couldn't score at all, so they failed to win the match.

Match with three goals. But Tottenham who fielded the tridents Dejan Kulusevski, Son Heung-min and Wilson Odobert did not move at all.

Tottenham's only goal was produced by Newcastle players themselves. Yes, defender Dan Burn scored an own goal that equalized the score. But Newcastle were able to get up and close the game with a win through Alexander Isak's goal.

Tottenham's header was unexpected. Because in the last match at home to Everton, Ange Postecoglou's team actually appeared violent and beat their opponents four goals without reply. But they failed to maintain their performance so they had to admit the superiority of The Magpies.

The victory over Tottenham made Newcastle maintain an unbeaten record during the home game since January 2024. Eddie Howe's troops also managed to improve the rankings.

Now, they are in fourth place with seven points. The same as Brighton and Hove Albion and Liverpool. Only, Newcastle has a small palig goal difference.

Meanwhile, Manchester City is perched at the top of the standings with nine points. Man City has always won the first three matches so they managed to win the top spot which was previously controlled by Brighton.

Totteham himself is in 10th position. They only packed four points after failing to get points in the away game.

In that match, Howe returned to play midfielder Sandro Tonali. Although he was only fielded in the second half, this was Tonali's first appearance to be subject to a 10-month ban from playing for being involved in soccer. When he entered to replace Sean Longstaff in the 68th minute. he received an applausion from supporters.

Newcastle also impressed. Starting the match with a series of opponent's defensive breakthroughs, the hosts finally took the lead when midfielder Harvey Barnes broke into Tottenham's goal in the 37th minute.

Winning 1-0, The Toon Army are increasingly excited to press the opponent. However, there were no additional goals, so the host's one goal lasted until halftime.

Tottenham tried to get back up in the second half. It didn't take long for them to equalize when Burn scored an own goal in the 56th minute.

After the draw, Tottenham are more in control of the game. However, the Lilywhites attack ran aground more often.

On the other hand, Newcastle managed to get back ahead. This time, striker Alexander Isak who beat goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario in the 78th minute. The score changed to 2-1 for Newcastle and lasted until the end of the match.