Newcastle United could take a huge step towards booking their place in the Champions League next season with victory over top-four rivals Tottenham. Eddie Howe's side could extend the cushion over the visitors on Sunday to six points with a game in hand to boot.
However, the Magpies will need to respond to the heavy defeat in their last outing against Aston Villa in a display which Howe described as the 'worst' of the season. Both sides will be looking for a response at St James' Park, with Tottenham conceding in stoppage time to lose at home to Bournemouth last weekend.
Newcastle will be looking to record the double over Spurs this season, following their statement victory in the capital in October. Miguel Almiron and Callum Wilson netted in the 2-1 success which lifted Howe's side into fourth spot, and it was a victory which led to Alan Shearer giving his glowing assessment of their season so far.
