Top four was Tottenham’s dream in the summer after finishing fifth last season with a young squad. That now looks like an impossible dream, with Chelsea 11 points away in fourth. Newcastle could take full advantage, given they are just three points off fourth.

They fell behind early on against Tottenham but responded magnificently to Dominic Solanke's opener, completing the turnaround through Anthony Gordon and Alexander Isak before the interval. Isak's goal means he becomes the third Newcastle player to score in seven consecutive Premier League games,

A fuming Ange Postecoglou said his depleted Tottenham side would have beaten Newcastle had the match taken place on a “an even and fair playing ground” after the visitors scored a controversial equaliser in their 2-1 win.