Tottenham are enduring their worst spell under Ange Postecoglou and things won’t get any easier when Newcastle come to town.
The hosts have been hit by injuries, with the likes of Guglielmo Vicario, Destiny Udogie, Micky van de Ven and Cristian Romero all out for the long term.
In addition, the Australian coach admitted a sickness bug has struck in camp this week, leaving question marks over several other key members of the squad.
The Magpies will be licking their lips at this game, but Spurs are the most unpredictable team in the Premier League.
Read on to see how both teams line up in N17.
The Tottenham team
Your Spurs XI to face Newcastle 🫡
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— Tottenham (@SpursOfficial) January 4, 2025
Ange is dealing with the cards he’s got, but this line-up doesn’t make for good reading if you’re a Spurs fan.
Brandon Austin makes his debut in goal after nine years with the club and is supported by Djed Spence, Archie Gray, Radu Dragusin and Pedro Porro.
Pape Matar Saar and Lukas Bergvall form a backbone in midfield.
Dejan Kulusevski leads the way, with Timo Werner and Brennan Johnson occupying the wide areas.
Dominic Solanke leads the line.
The Newcastle line-up
Boatman returns. 🦇
HOWAY NEWCASTLE! 👊 pic.twitter.com/ebLtA9Pg1W
— Newcastle United (@NUFC) January 4, 2025
Newcastle have their own problems, but not to the extent of Tottenham.
Martin Dubravka is in goal, and behind Lewis Hall, Sven Botman, Dan Byrne and Lewis Hall.
The usual midfield trio of Sandro Tonali, Bruno Guimaraes and Zoelindon will start.
Anthony Gordon and Jacob Murphy provide width for the Magpies.
And the in-form Alexander Isak is up front for the visitors.
