Newcastle United 2-2 Tottenham Hotspur: Post-match review, Stats, Key moments

Dive into Coral’s post-match review of Newcastle United 2-2 Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League on Tuesday, 02 December 2025, with stats, key moments and our take on the match.

Newcastle United and Tottenham Hotspur played out a thrilling 2-2 draw at St James’ Park. The first half was goalless, with Tottenham picking up an early yellow card for Cristian Romero in the 23rd minute and another for Rodrigo Bentancur in the 56th, but Newcastle couldn’t capitalise despite their recent wins over Everton and Manchester City giving them confidence. At the break, Newcastle swapped Sandro Tonali for Bruno Guimarães, and that change sparked life as Guimarães scored in the 71st minute, assisted by Nick Woltemade, putting the hosts ahead after a spell of pressure.

Tottenham responded quickly, with Cristian Romero equalising in the 78th minute from a Mohammed Kudus assist, following a triple substitution in the 77th that brought on Richarlison, Mathys Tel and Xavi Simons. Newcastle regained the lead in the 86th minute when Anthony Gordon converted a penalty, but Romero struck again deep in stoppage time at 90+5’ to snatch a point for Spurs. This result extends Tottenham’s poor run of form, with just one win in their last five league games, while Newcastle’s back-to-back losses before recent victories show they’re still finding consistency.

Newcastle edged possession with 53% compared to Tottenham’s 47%, which helped them rack up more corners at 11 to 8 and complete 64 successful dribbles against 50, suggesting they were more adventurous going forward. Tottenham’s discipline slipped with three yellow cards while Newcastle had none, and the hosts also benefited from a penalty that they converted, adding to their single assist in the game matching Spurs’ one.

Substitutions played a big role too, with Newcastle using four – like bringing on Bruno Guimarães at half-time and Anthony Gordon in the 66th – to shift momentum, while Tottenham made five changes, including a late double in the 87th to chase the equaliser. Overall, these numbers paint a picture of a balanced contest where Newcastle pushed harder but Tottenham’s resilience in added time paid off.

The game burst into life after a quiet first half when Bruno Guimarães came on at the break and scored Newcastle’s opener in the 71st minute, giving them the lead they deserved from their pressure. Tottenham hit back swiftly as Cristian Romero headed in the equaliser in the 78th, but Newcastle went ahead again in the 86th through Anthony Gordon’s penalty after a VAR check on Dan Burn earlier in the half added tension.

Late drama defined the match, with Romero’s second goal in the 90+5th minute rescuing a point for Spurs despite their yellow cards piling up, including one for Richarlison right after he came on. Key substitutions, like Newcastle’s double change in the 66th bringing on Anthony Elanga and Gordon, and Tottenham’s triple swap in the 77th, turned the tide at crucial points.

Newcastle United lined up in a 4-3-3 formation, with strong partnerships in midfield where Bruno Guimarães made a big impact after coming on, linking well with players like Anthony Gordon who provided width and a goal threat from the flanks. Lewis Miley started in the engine room before making way late for Fabian Schär, while Harvey Barnes and Jacob Murphy offered energy out wide until their substitutions.

Tottenham Hotspur set up in a 4-2-3-1 shape, relying on defensive solidity from Cristian Romero who stepped up with two crucial goals, supported by midfielders like Pape Matar Sarr and Lucas Bergvall before they were replaced. Mohammed Kudus provided creativity with an assist before coming off, while attackers such as Brennan Johnson and Randal Kolo Muani pushed forward until the triple change brought fresh legs like Xavi Simons and Richarlison.

Coral’s Man of the Match goes to Tottenham’s Cristian Romero, who turned the game with his two goals, including that dramatic equaliser in stoppage time. While he didn’t notch any assists or big chances created, his one key pass and overall presence at both ends stood out, especially after picking up an early yellow card but staying composed to rescue a point for Spurs.

Recent Premier League matches:

• Draw: 2-2 vs Tottenham Hotspur (H)
• Win: 4-1 vs Everton (A)
• Win: 2-1 vs Manchester City (H)
• Loss: 1-3 vs Brentford (A)
• Loss: 1-3 vs West Ham United (A)

Recent Premier League matches:

• Draw: 2-2 vs Newcastle United (A)
• Loss: 1-2 vs Fulham (H)
• Loss: 1-4 vs Arsenal (A)
• Draw: 2-2 vs Manchester United (H)
• Loss: 0-1 vs Chelsea (H)

Newcastle United have just drawn 2-2 at home to Tottenham Hotspur, leaving them in 12th place on 19 points after a mixed run that includes back-to-back wins over Everton and Manchester City but earlier away losses to Brentford and West Ham. They’ll look to build on that and chase a climb up the table when they face Burnley next on 2025-12-06 at 15:00, with the visitors currently 19th on 10 points and scrapping to avoid the drop, making this a chance for Newcastle to pull further clear of danger.

Tottenham Hotspur have just drawn 2-2 away to Newcastle United, sitting 11th on 19 points following a tough spell with losses to Fulham, Arsenal and Chelsea, plus a draw with Manchester United. They’ll aim to turn things around and push for European spots in their next fixture against Brentford on 2025-12-06 at 15:00, where the opponents are 13th also on 19 points, so it’s a key battle to gain ground in mid-table.

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