Newcastle United were bidding for a place in the top four at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
The Magpies made a tweak to their line-up with Jacob Murphy benched and Joelinton starting in the front three. United went into the game on the back of a six-game unbeaten run.
Nick Pope 9
No clean sheet but some key saves to deny Son and Kane. Faced 17 shots but emerged on winning side.
Kieran Trippier 8
Smashed through the 100 touch barrier. A steely display.
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Fabian Schar 8
Ice cool at the back. Thumped clear and blocked throughout.
Sven Botman 8
Some stylish contributions. In real form now. Some important clearances.
Dan Burn 7
Showing why he is looked at ahead of more recognised left-backs like Targett. Some
Joe Willock 7
A decent effort in the middle. Still searching for his goal.
Bruno Guimaraes 8
Shrugged off some sleepless nights to put in excellent and polished display. Spurs couldn't live with him.
Sean Longstaff 8
An assist and a powerful battling display. Hard to leave out now.
Joelinton 8
Battled through the pain barrier to put in fine display. Won a couple of key aerial balls.
Miguel Almiron 9
Another sparkling display and another wonder goal. A constant threat to Spurs. Man of the match.
Callum Wilson 8
A wonderful chip to score opener. Ran his socks off. England can't ignore him surely?
Subs
Jacob Murphy 6 (for Willock 75)
Not much impact
Jonjo Shelvey (for Bruno 88)
Chris Wood (for Wilson 88)
*Subs must play 15 minutes to get a mark.
How the players rated after 45 minutes
Nick Pope 8
A couple of fine saves to deny Kane and Son. When Spurs have got in behind, Pope has been the saviour. Has faced over a dozen shots.
Kieran Trippier 7
Important early clearance to deny Son.
Fabian Schar 8
A couple of timely blocks and great ball over the top for Wilson opener.
Sven Botman 7
A steady display so far against one of the best attacks in the Prem.
Dan Burn 7
Solid and assured at left-back.
Bruno Guimaraes 8
For a man running low on sleep, he is running the show. Some key interceptions.
Sean Longstaff 7
Set up Almiron for second key goal with knock down. Some fine passing.
Joe Willock 7
Some immaculate touches in the middle.
Joelinton 7
Given Spurs something to think about in attack.
Miguel Almiron 8
Another wonder goal. Has teased the Spurs defence at times.
Callum Wilson 8
Dusted himself down after an awful challenge from Lenglet to open the scores. Full of running and goal was rich reward for his efforts.
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