Alexander Isak's goal in the 77th minute secured Newcastle United a thrilling 2-1 victory over Tottenham Hotspur at St James' Park. Despite dominating possession and creating more chances, Spurs were unable to convert their pressure into goals, with Newcastle capitalizing on a quick counter-attack that led to Isak's decisive tap-in. The match saw Harvey Barnes open the scoring for Newcastle, only for a Dan Burn own goal to level the game for Tottenham. Newcastle goalkeeper Nick Pope played a crucial role, making several key saves to keep his team in the game. Additionally, Italian midfielder Sandro Tonali made his first league appearance since a 10-month betting ban, receiving a warm welcome from fans. The victory keeps Newcastle unbeaten at home since January.