Overview
- Newcastle won 2-1 in north London, with Malick Thiaw scoring before half-time, Archie Gray equalising, and Jacob Ramsey netting the winner for the visitors.
- The result left Spurs 16th and five points above the drop zone, a cushion preserved only by Manchester United’s stoppage-time equaliser at West Ham.
- Tottenham’s home crowd chanted that Frank would be sacked and some sang Mauricio Pochettino’s name as the mood turned hostile.
- Frank said he is convinced he will remain in charge for the North London derby despite unconfirmed reports in some outlets that he had been dismissed.
- Spurs’ selection issues mounted with an in-game injury to Wilson Odobert and a reported 11 first-team absences including captain Cristian Romero’s suspension, while Newcastle recorded just their third away league win to ease pressure on Eddie Howe.