{
  "id": 4250577,
  "title": "Tonali struggles but Gonzalez impresses - player ratings for Tottenham v Newcastle",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/tonali-struggles-but-gonzalez-impresses-player-ratings-for-tottenham-4250577",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-29T18:26:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "BBC Sport Football",
    "slug": "bbc-sport-football",
    "url": "https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c93e8qv2qq0o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In a 2-0 victory over Tottenham Hotspur, Newcastle United showcased impressive performances from several key players. The match took place at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, and the following player ratings were provided:\n\n1. Sandro Tonali: A shaky start as he faced his former club for the first time, leaving him still building up fitness. He was at fault in the build-up to both goals and was ironically cheered by away fans as he came off.\n\n2. Mateus Fernandes: Made a positive impact on his first Premier League start, always looking to be positive and causing problems in the first half with deliveries from corners.\n\n3. Pedro Porro: Played further forward on the right wing, having a couple of openings, including a blocked shot by Hall and a dipping volley that went just over.\n\n4. Omar Marmoush: Had a debut for Newcastle, having tormented Tottenham with Manchester City. He hit the side netting on a volley and made a smart reverse pass that created an opening for Sean Steur.\n\n5. Mathys Tel: Saved one stinging effort and frustrated the crowd by giving the ball away. His performance was solid overall.\n\n6. Kudus: Made a welcome return after being sidelined since January with a serious quad injury.\n\n7. Nico Gonzalez: Provided an impressive debut, keeping composure even after receiving a booking. He delivered a stunning cross-field ball in the build-up to Elanga's goal.\n\nThe standout performance of the match belonged to Nico Gonzalez, who impressed with his composure and contributed significantly to Newcastle's victory.",
  "summary": "How Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United's players rated following Saturday's 2-0 win for the visitors in their Premier League match.",
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        "title": "Tonali struggles but Gonzalez impresses - player ratings for Tottenham v Newcastle",
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        "published": "2026-08-29T18:26:50.000Z"
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      {
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        "title": "Tonali struggles but Gonzalez impresses - player ratings for Tottenham v Newcastle",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/tonali-struggles-but-gonzalez-impresses-player-ratings-for-tottenham-4250661",
        "published": "2026-08-29T18:26:55.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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