Overview
- Newcastle won 2-1 in north London on Feb. 10, with Malick Thiaw and Jacob Ramsey scoring after Archie Gray’s equaliser for Spurs.
- Tottenham sit 16th and five points above the relegation zone, a cushion preserved only by Manchester United’s stoppage‑time equaliser at West Ham.
- Home supporters called for Thomas Frank to be sacked and sang for former manager Mauricio Pochettino, further stoking speculation about a change.
- Frank said he is convinced he will still be in charge for the Feb. 22 North London derby, as a 12-day gap now offers a natural decision window for the board.
- Spurs’ squad is severely depleted: around 11 first-team absentees, Cristian Romero beginning a four-match ban, Destiny Udogie out four to five weeks, and Wilson Odobert suffering a new knee injury.