Newcastle United secured a 2-0 Premier League victory away to Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday, moving them up to third in the table. Goals from Anthony Elanga and Yoane Wissa in the second half handed manager Matthias Jaissle his first league win since his surprise appointment.
Newcastle broke the deadlock in the 62nd minute at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Anthony Elanga, who scored his first league goal for the club the previous Sunday against Liverpool, found the net again. This time he was set up by a pass from Amar Dedic. The visitors doubled their lead ten minutes later. Yoane Wissa headed home from a corner delivered by Nick Woltemade in the 72nd minute.
Goalkeeper Lukas Hornicek was vital in preserving the clean sheet. He made important saves from Tottenham efforts by Mathys Tel, Andrew Robertson, and Jan Paul van Hecke. The result means Newcastle have taken four points from their opening two matches. Their goal difference stands at +2, having scored four and conceded two so far this season.
For Tottenham, the defeat compounds a miserable start to the campaign. They have lost their first two Premier League games and failed to score in either. This is the first time that has happened since the 1992-93 season. It is a dismal return for a squad that saw over £300 million invested during the close-season transfer window.
Roberto De Zerbi's side created chances but could not convert. Sandro Tonali, facing his former club after a £100 million move from Newcastle in July, missed a good opportunity just before half-time. They also appealed for a penalty in the second half when Malick Thiaw clipped new signing Omar Marmoush. The Egypt forward, on loan from Manchester City, made his debut but could not inspire a turnaround. Tottenham were also without recent signing Savio due to a muscular injury.
The three points lift Newcastle United to third place in the Premier League standings. They sit just two points behind the early leaders, Manchester City. With a record of one win and one draw, the team has made a solid start under their new manager. Fans can track the evolving league picture on our standings page.
Matthias Jaissle's tenure began with a 2-2 draw against Liverpool. This maiden victory will build confidence ahead of the next fixture. Newcastle host Bournemouth at St James' Park on September 5th. Bournemouth, currently 12th, drew 1-1 with Everton this weekend.
In other results, Hull City continued their dream return to the top flight. A late goal from substitute Liam Millar gave them a 1-0 win over Coventry City. That follows their stunning 2-0 victory over Manchester United the previous weekend. Under manager Sergej Jakirovic, Hull have won both matches in their first Premier League season since 2016-17.
Everton needed a stoppage-time equaliser from James Tarkowski to draw 1-1 with Bournemouth. Alex Scott had put Bournemouth ahead in the 41st minute. The result means Marco Rose is still waiting for his first win as Everton manager. Frank Lampard's Bournemouth side lost 2-1 at Manchester City in their previous game. Coventry City, meanwhile, are still awaiting their first point after also losing at Arsenal last week.
Newcastle's focus now shifts to preparing for the Bournemouth match. The early season form provides a platform, and the squad details are available on our squad page. Securing another home win would maintain their strong position near the top of the table.
