Newcastle stunned Tottenham in a 6-1 rout in the Premier League on Sunday.
In a clash between two teams hoping to secure Champions League qualification for next season, Newcastle raced to a 5-0 lead inside 21 minutes at St James’ Park.
Jacob Murphy and Alexander Isak both scored twice in an explosive opening, with Joelinton adding another.
Harry Kane pulled one back for Spurs, but Callum Wilson struck again for Newcastle.
“It’s not often you have a start like that in a game, especially one of such importance,” Newcastle manager Eddie Howe said. “I’m delighted with the whole group, a real team effort.”
The win moved Newcastle up to third place ahead of Manchester United on goal difference, and six points ahead of Tottenham. Newcastle has played a game less than Tottenham.
Tottenham has only won once in four games since former manager Antonio Conte left the club by mutual
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