Tonali struggles but Gonzalez impresses - player ratings for Tottenham v Newcastle
How Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United's players rated following Saturday's 2-0 win for the visitors in their Premier League match.
Newcastle United secured a 2-0 victory over Tottenham Hotspur at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Antonin Kinsky, Tottenham's goalkeeper, had little to do in the first half, watching as Anthony Elanga's shot hit the post and Yoane Wissa scored to extend Newcastle's lead. Micky van de Ven, captain of Tottenham, picked up an early booking but made a crucial sliding challenge to deny Wissa inside the box.
Mateus Fernandes, making his Premier League debut for Newcastle, was positive in his play and caused problems with his deliveries from corners. Nico Gonzalez, debuting for Tottenham, impressed with his composure and a stunning cross-field pass that set up Elanga's goal. Despite a few defensive errors, Tottenham's defenders, including Lewis Hall and Lewis Miley, performed well.
Tottenham's Anthony Elanga was the standout player for Newcastle, receiving a lot of praise from the away supporters. Joe Willock, coming off the bench for Tottenham, made an instant impact but was less effective as a starter.
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