Newcastle Tactical Shift Stuns Tottenham in Premier League Clash

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April 16, 2024 · 1 min read

Newcastle Tactical Shift Stuns Tottenham in Premier League Clash
FootBall | April 16, 2024
Tottenham Hotspur players respond during their Premier League loss to Newcastle United. (Image: George Wood/Getty)

Newcastle United winger Anthony Gordon revealed that his team adopted a ‘man for man’ tactical approach to counter Tottenham Hotspur strengths during their Premier League match. The Magpies dominated Spurs after the half-hour mark, scoring two quick goals from Alexander Isak and Gordon himself.

Tottenham suffered further setbacks with a full-back substitution and Isak second goal before Fabian Schar sealed the victory with a late header. Gordon credited their manager’s tactical adjustments for their success emphasizing the importance of timing in scoring goals especially at St James’ Park.

He highlighted the crowd’s impact on the game and expressed satisfaction with how Newcastle controlled the match.