Tottenham Hotspur will look to put their embarrassing opening-day defeat behind them when they welcome Newcastle United to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday evening.
Roberto De Zerbi could hardly have imagined a worse start to his first full Premier League campaign with Spurs. Tottenham were completely outplayed in a 3-0 defeat at Brentford last weekend, with their expensive summer rebuild showing little sign of cohesion or intensity.
However, Wednesday’s 5-1 Carabao Cup victory over Charlton provided some much-needed encouragement. New signing Savio scored and assisted on his debut, while Mikey Moore, Dominic Solanke, Kevin Danso and Ben Davies also found the net.
Into round three! 🙌 pic.twitter.com/6D7yZVUCKm
— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) August 26, 2026
Now, though, the level rises considerably.
Newcastle arrive in north London with plenty of confidence after fighting back from behind twice to beat West Bromwich Albion 3-2 in the League Cup, while their new manager Matthias Jaissle also secured his first competitive victory.
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Tottenham’s injury list remains a concern. Xavi Simons, Dejan Kulusevski and Wilson Odobert are among those who have been unavailable, while Pedro Porro and several other players have had fitness concerns following a demanding summer schedule.
Savio gives De Zerbi another attacking option, while Marmoush could also be involved following his move from Manchester City.
Newcastle will also be managing a squad in transition, with new signing Nico González already making his debut during the midweek League Cup victory over West Brom.
Together again tomorrow 🫶 pic.twitter.com/O1eTVRINu2
— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) August 28, 2026
Tottenham vs Newcastle Predicted XI
Tottenham Predicted XI:
Kinsky; Gray, Senesi, Van Hecke, Robertson; Tonali, Fernandes; Savio, Maddison, Marmoush; Solanke
Newcastle Predicted XI:
Hornicek; Livramento, Thiaw, Hall, Miley; Joelinton, Longstaff; Toure, Barnes, Gordon; Isak
Score Prediction
Tottenham 2-2 Newcastle
