Michael Owen feels it will get worse at Newcastle United before it gets better

Owen expects his former club to lose away to Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday without scoring a goal.

Newcastle were convincingly beaten 3-1 by Norwich City at Carrow Road last weekend, while Tottenham drew 2-2 with Premier League champions Manchester City.

Writing for BetVictor, Owen said: "Spurs rode their luck at the Etihad at the weekend but played their part in a wonderful game of football, and I expect them to have too much quality for a Newcastle side who have disappointed me so far this season.

"The Magpies need more from their expensive signings Joelinton – who spurned a gilt-edged opportunity at Carrow Road – and Miguel Almiron, but they may need more time to gel. In the meantime, I can’t see anything other than a comfortable home win."