Harry Kane’s brace plus a first-half goal from Heung-min Son cancelled out Matt Ritchie’s stunning strike to inflict a first league defeat on Steve Bruce’s men at St James’s Park since New Year’s Day.
Our man Miles Starforth was at the game and he has dished out his player ratings. Scroll and click through our gallery to see how he ranked each player...
1. Martin Dubravka - 6
Had little to do apart from pick the ball out of his net Photo: Michael Regan
2. DeAndre Yedlin - 5
Played high up the pitch as a wing-back, caught out for Tottenham’s first goal. Photo: Catherine Ivill
3. Emil Krafth - 5
Fielded as one of three centre-halves, Kane peeled off him for the goal. Photo: Pool
4. Fabian Schar - 4
Dropped back into defence after a forgettable two-game stint in midfield, gave the ball away for Tottenham’s opener. Photo: Ian MacNicol