Newcastle United beat Tottenham Hotspur 2-1 at St James’ Park on Sunday - here are the player ratings from the match so far.
Eddie Howe made five changes to the side that progressed against Nottingham Forest in the Carabao Cup in midweek with Sandro Tonali dropping back to the bench. Tino Livramento returned at right-back with Kieran Trippier back among the substitutes.
Both Newcastle and Spurs went into the game looking to extend their unbeaten starts to the new season having picked up four points from their opening two Premier League matches.
Newcastle started the match brightly once again with Alexander Isak hitting the crossbar from a tight angle. Cristian Romero had the ball in the net at the other end following a Spurs corner but his effort was quickly ruled out for offside.
Harvey Barnes came close to scoring from the edge of the box with an effort going just wide of the right post.
Newcastle took the lead in the build-up to half-time as Lloyd Kelly’s low cross was turned in first time by Barnes at the Gallowgate End. The Magpies held onto their lead until half-time with all to play for heading into the second half.
Spurs equalised 10 minutes after the restart after Brennan Johnson’s effort was kicked in at the back post by Dan Burn attempting to clear the ball. The away side appeared to be pushing for a winner but Newcastle went back in front against the run of play as Joelinton released Jacob Murphy who squared the ball for Isak to tap in and make it 2-1 heading into the closing stages.
That was enough for Newcastle to secure three points and continue their unbeaten start to the season.
Here are the Newcastle United player ratings from the match...
9. Anthony Gordon - 6
Put in several dangerous corners that were unlucky not to come to anything in the first half. Gifted possession to Spurs in a dangerous area in the second. Battled well at key moments. | Getty Images
10. Harvey Barnes - 7
Curled an edge of the box effort wide of the right post. Scored his first of the season with an excellent first-time finish. Sacrificed in the second half as Gordon moved out to the left. | Getty Images
11. Alexander Isak - 7
Did brilliantly to win the ball back in a dangerous area and put a clipped ball into the box which hit the woodwork. Got in a great position in the second half but couldn't get a shot or cross away with Barnes waiting. Was in the right place at the right time to tap Newcastle in front with his first of the season to get Newcastle the win. | Getty Images
12. Jacob Murphy - 6
On for Barnes 62: Gave the ball away in a dangerous area shortly after coming on. Saw a big chance saved by Guglielmo Vicario at the near post. Did the right thing breaking the offside trap and squaring the ball to Isak to make it 2-1. | Getty Images