The Magpies are current 14th in the table with nine games of the season left to play, and currently have a healthy nine point gap separating them from the relegation zone.
When Newcastle last played Tottenham, back in October, Spurs secured a dramatic 3-2 win at St James' Park, in a match that saw Jonjo Shelvey sent off and the visitors score all their three goals before half-time.
Speaking ahead of the weekend, Newcastle captain Jamal Lascelles gave an insight into how things at the club have changed since the arrival of new manager Eddie Howe, and said: there is a big mentality shift in terms of what we want. We go into every game now wanting the three points, even when we go down to Chelsea, we aren’t going there to sit back and hope to get a draw. We go there to win the game.
That comes from the manager and it comes from the players the manager has signed. That’s been the quickest thing I’ve had to adapt to, and it’s the most obvious thing all the players who have been here for a while have had to adjust to as well.
“We’re not here just to survive anymore. We have a winner’s mentality, the club is ambitious, and we are part of that. You can see that in the way we play.”
Take a look at the latest news and transfer stories from the Premier League, as the build-up to the weekend action continues:
1. Ronaldo heading for exit?
Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo has been tipped to leave the club this summer. Portuguese side giants Porto are believed to be ready to make a move, ahead of the superstar’s participation in the 2022 World Cup this winter. (Football Insider)
2. New deal for Azpilicueta
Chelsea skipper Cesar Azpilicueta has extended his contract with the club by another year. The 32-year-old star has won every trophy possible with the Blues, racking up the mighty haul over a ten season period. (Sky Sports)
3. Foxes target available on the cheap
Leicester City transfer target Mohamed-Ali Cho has seen his asking price slashed from €40m to €20m, according to reports. However, they face competition from Borussia Dortmund and Real Betis to sign the Angers forward. (Foot Mercato)
4. Toffees eye Danish defender
Everton are said to be keen on Leicester City defender Jannick Vestergaard. The £15m ex-Southampton ace could move on this summer after struggling for game time at the King Power Stadium. (Football Insider)