Newcastle United star Bruno Guimaraes started at Tottenham Hotspur today after a whirlwind week in which he welcomed his baby son into the world.
The Brazil star was named in the starting line-up alongside his fellow countryman Joelinton who shook off a knee knock to feature in the capital. Eddie Howe named Nick Pope in goal whole Kieran Trippier captained the side.
Sven Botman continued in the heart of defence alongside Fabian Schar while Dan Burn again got the nod at left-back. Joe Willock, Bruno and Sean Longstaff were named in the engine room.
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Miguel Almiron, Joelinton and Callum Wilson led the attack as the front three with Jacob Murphy benched for the clash against Spurs.
Javier Manquillo was named as sub for the first time since the home draw against Bournemouth.
UNITED: Pope, Trippier, Botman, Schar, Burn, Joelinton, Longstaff, Willock, Bruno, Almiron, Wilson
Subs: Karius, Lascelles, Shelvey, Lewis, Targett, Manquillo, Wood, Fraser, Murphy
TOTTENHAM: Lloris, Lenglet, Sanchez, Dier, Royal, Sessegnon, Skipp, Bentancur, Bissouma, Son, Kane.
Subs: Forster, Doherty, Gil, Perisic, Spence, Tanganga, Moura, Davies, White.
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