Newcastle United secured a 2-1 victory over Tottenham Hotspur in an intense match at St James' Park. Harvey Barnes opened the scoring for Newcastle in the first half, but an own goal by Dan Burn equalized for Tottenham. Despite Tottenham's dominance and numerous chances, Alexander Isak scored the decisive goal in the 78th minute after a breakaway play involving Jacob Murphy. Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou expressed frustration, noting his team had sufficient opportunities to win comfortably. The result left Newcastle unbeaten in their opening four games of the Premier League season, prompting mixed feelings among their Saudi owners who attended the match. The game showcased Newcastle's tactical shift to a more defensive and counter-attacking style under Eddie Howe.