A sold-out St James’s Park will welcome its new custodians the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia, PCP Partners and the Reuben brothers, with hope and ambition back on the agenda.
A great spectacle is expected on Tyneside, however it is Steve Bruce and the players’ job to ensure they clinch a much-needed first victory of the campaign to ease relegation fears.
Which players will be called upon to face Spurs? Here’s our predicted starting XI:
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5. LB: Matt Ritchie
Has played every minute of Newcastle’s Premier League season so far, first as a left-wing back and now as a left-back. Photo: Naomi Baker
6. CM: Isaac Hayden
Hayden has missed just one Premier League fixture this term and has played the last two games in midfield following his cameo as a central defender. Photo: Stu Forster
7. CM: Sean Longstaff
The Geordie midfielder has hit his best form since breaking through under Rafa Benitez as he prepares for his sixth start of the league season. Photo: Catherine Ivill
8. CM: Joe Willock
Willock left the field at Wolves after just 36 minutes but is expected to return against Spurs with the injury not as bad as first feared. Photo: Catherine Ivill