Newcastle United rise to sixth after Tottenham Hotspur mauling: Stats
Newcastle United rose above both West Ham United and Manchester United to go sixth in the 2023-24 season of the Premier League. Eddie Howe's side tamed a sorry Tottenham Hotspur side 4-0 at home. Alexander Isak scored a brace with Anthony Gordon and Fabian Schar finding joy as well. Newcastle enjoyed an all-round show and were superb with and without the ball.
A look at the points table
Spurs have dropped to fifth and have an inferior goal difference compared to Aston Villa. Both sides have 60 points each after 32 matches. Spurs have conceded 49 goals this season. Newcastle have raced to 50 points after 32 matches (W15 D5 L12). Manchester United can reclaim sixth place when they face Bournemouth next.
Isak races to 17 Premier League goals this season
Playing in his 46th Premier League match, Isak raced to 27 goals (A2). In the ongoing 2023-24 campaign, the Swedish striker owns 17 goals and an assist for the Magpies. As per Squawka, Isak is just the fourth player to score in six-plus consecutive Premier League home games for Newcastle. Les Ferdinand (6), Andy Cole (8) and Alan Shearer (15) are the other players.
Massive records for Newcastle
Newcastle have scored in each of their last 17 Premier League home games. Spurs, who were 2-0 down at half-time, have now conceded seven first-half goals in their last two trips to St. James' Park. Newcastle have won six Premier League home games by 4+ goals since Howe took charge as manager. Notably, they have defeated Spurs twice (also 6-1).
Isak joins Shearer in elite Newcastle company
Isak is the first player to score 20+ goals across all competitions in a top-flight season for Newcastle since Alan Shearer in 2003-04. In 34 matches across all competitions this season, Isak owns 21 goals.
Gordon has been involved in 18 league goals this season
Gordon scored his side's second goal and assisted Isak's first. He has scored against every 'Big Six' side at St. James' Park this season. Former Everton player Gordon made his 111th Premier League appearance (G18 A11). He owns 10 goals and 8 assists this season.
Here are the key match stats
Newcastle managed 18 attempts and had five shots on target, scoring four. Spurs had 11 attempts but managed only two shots on target. Spurs dominated ball possession (73%). Newcastle had 32 touches in the opposition box. Spurs had 28 touches.
How did the match pan out?
After a lively start to the game, it was the home team who hit top gear and scored twice in quick succession. Isak smashed home the opener from Gordon's assist. It was the Englishman who scored next after a defensive mix-up. Newcastle enjoyed themselves in the second half as Isak scored after being released by Bruno Guimaraes. Schar's powerful header made it 4-0.
Contrasting records for the two teams
Newcastle have picked up 36 points from home matches this season. Only Liverpool (42), Arsenal and Manchester City (38 each) have claimed more. Each of Spurs' last three defeats in the Premier League by four-plus goals have come against the Magpies away. Newcastle beat Spurs 5-1 in May 2016 and 6-1 in April 2023.