Premier League 2025-2026: Newcastle-Tottenham, the likely lineups

The Tuesday midweek Premier League round closes with the challenge between Newcastle and Tottenham. St. James’ Park at 9:15 pm. Both teams are paired in the standings in twelfth place with 18 points but are experiencing opposite moments: the Magpies are on the rise thanks to two consecutive successes, achieved against Manchester City and Everton. Spurs, on the contrary, are experiencing a complicated period, with three defeats in their last four games.

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Howe is expected to confirm Woltemade at the center of the offensive trident, complemented by Murphy and Gordon, ahead of Barnes. Two former Milan men between midfield and defense: Tonali will lead the midfield line, while Thiaw will head the backline.

Frank rejoins Romero, back from disqualification, who will start from the 1′ in defense, alongside Van de Ven. In the middle of the field, space for the pair formed by Palhinha and the’ex-Juventus Bentancur, favored over Sarr, while on the three-quarter Kudus, Bergvall and Odobert will support the’other ex-Juventus man Kolo Muani.

Probable lineups

Newcastle (4-3-3): Ramsdale; Livramento, Thiaw, Burn, Hall; Bruno Guimaraes, Tonali, Joelinton; Murphy, Woltemade, Gordon. Coach: Howe.

Tottenham (4-2-3-1): Vicario; Spence, Romero, Van de Ven, Udogie; Sarr, Palhinha; Kudus, Bergvall, Odobert; Kolo Muani. Coach: Frank.

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