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We asked for your thoughts after Wednesday's Carabao Cup game between Newcastle United and Tottenham Hotspur. Here are some of your comments: Newcastle fans Steve: The first time I can remember, we actually had a squad to rotate,
Newcastle doubled their lead after the break as Joe Willock's cross found Nick Woltemade, who coolly headed home at the Gallowgate End. Frank was pleased with Tottenham 's display in spite of their defeat, with the Dane describing it as a game of fine margins.
If this EFL Cup were taking place a year ago, it'd mean something quite different to Tottenham and Newcastle United, but that doesn't mean that it's not a meaningful one. The Magpies are the reigning champions of this tournament,
Newcastle boss Eddie Howe masterminded a huge 2-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur on Wednesday evening to propel the Magpies into the Carabao Cup quarter-final. And the Englishman has named one key aspect he’s been working on which took Thomas Frank by surprise.
On a night when Tottenham were in dire need of leadership against Newcastle, Pedro Porro demonstrated exactly why Thomas Frank entrusted him with the captain's armband. The Spaniard consistently defended Spurs' position with referee Chris Kavanagh following a series of contentious officiating decisions.
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Tottenham sources insist summer signing is NOT Werner 2.0 after ANOTHER blank against Newcastle
Tottenham have enjoyed a fantastic start to the Premier League campaign and sit third in the table, but one of their new additions hasn't had the expected impact so far.
For Tottenham, Archie Gray is reportedly the latest Spurs player to suffer an injury. Cristian Romero and Destiny Udogie are close to returns but are still sidelined. A busy treatment room somewhat restricts Frank’s options, but Pape Sarr and Lucas Bergvall could come in to give two of Rodrigo Bentancur, Joao Palhinha and Xavi Simons a rest.
TOTTENHAM have just 15 senior players available heading into tonight’s clash with Newcastle. It comes with Archie Gray set for a spell on the sidelines after suffering a calf problem. The