December 10, (THEWILL) – Tottenham Hotspur ended their five-match winless run in the English Premier League with a convincing 4-1 home victory over Newcastle United on Sunday. A brace from Brazilian forward Richarlison and goals from wing-back Destiny Udogie and star attacker Son Heung-Min secured the three points for manager Ange Postecoglou’s side.
After Udogie opened the scoring in the 26th minute, Richarlison netted either side of half-time to put Spurs firmly in control. Son added gloss to the scoreline late on with a penalty, his 10th league goal of the campaign, before Newcastle’s Joelinton grabbed a consolation in added time.
The result lifts Tottenham to fifth position in the table after a difficult November that saw them fail to win since October 27, slipping from league leaders down to almost mid-table. Postecoglou will be delighted to get back to winning ways as his team showed their attacking potential.
Newcastle manager Eddie Howe will be frustrated by the defeat, which dents his side’s hopes of a top-four challenge this season. They created chances but were punished for defensive errors that allowed Spurs’ talented front line to run rings around them.
Overall it was a comfortable return to form for Tottenham, with Richarlison’s first goals since August and Son back on the scoresheet. The performance provides Postecoglou confidence his team can rediscover their early season form.
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