Preview: Newcastle – Spurs

After 5 defeats on the bounce, Newcastle look to put a stop to the rot and not emulate the 6 consecutive defeats from this stage last season, as Spurs visit St. James’ Park on Sunday afternoon.

The match may be much overshadowed by the #BoycottSpurs campaign started on social media, with many Newcastle fans vowing to not enter the ground in protest of Mike Ashley’s running of the club.

Whilst Newcastle’s dip in form is no secret, Spurs seem to be going through a difficult patch themselves, having failed drawn & lost against relegation candidates Burnley and Aston Villa respectively.

Team news

Newcastle

Siem De Jong played 45 minutes in an U21’s match against Derby on Tuesday night, so the Dutchman may have a slight chance of making the bench. Fabricio Coloccini returns from suspension, whilst Moussa Sissoko is suspended following his dismissal at Anfield on Monday night.

Tottenham

Hugo Lloris, Kyle Walker and Jan Vertonghen will have late fitness tests ahead of Tottenham’s visit to Tyneside, whilst Mauricio Pochettino has no new injury worries for his side.

Key clash: Coloccini v Kane

The captain has a lot to prove to his side following his cowardly sending off at Goodison Park. If he wishes to prove his worth of walking back into the team, he’ll have to keep the potential Young POTY quiet, commanding his penalty box and leading his side through what could be a hostile afternoon from the Geordie faithful.