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Spurs host in-form Newcastle in the lunchtime kick-off this Saturday in the Premier League, who will be hoping to put their disappointing draw against Wolves to one side. However, Eddie Howe's high-flying Magpies are looking to make it six wins on the bounce.
Spurs' 2-2 draw with Wolves made it three games without a win, leaving Ange Postecoglou's side in 11th place, seven points off Man City in 6th.
The manner of their 6-3 defeat against Liverpool, before losing on the road to Nottingham Forest, has made fans incredibly frustrated with their head coach, with many demanding a change in order to save their season.
With the North London derby around the corner, Spurs will want to get back on track in order to start climbing up the table, but this looks a tricky fixture and one they might lose.
After their 4-2 defeat against Brentford, Newcastle haven't looked back during the hectic festive period. Five wins have followed, four coming in the Premier League, and their recent 2-0 win against Man United lifted them into 5th place.
More impressively, Eddie Howe's side haven't conceded in any of their four consecutive Premier League wins, including two at home and two on their travels.
The Magpies have found their groove and they'll be eyeing up a Champions League spot. If they are, wins on the road will be invaluable, and they are heading to London to face Spurs at a good time, who are struggling for any kind of consistency at present.
Newcastle won the reverse fixture earlier in the season 2-1 and a repeat result isn't out of the question - especially with their current run of form.
Alexander Isak has scored five goals in his last three matches, including a hattrick against Ipswich, and Spurs will do well to keep the Swedish striker quiet. Anthony Gordon has four goals and five assists to his name, and his performances haven't gone unnoticed in recent weeks as Newcastle continue to progress up the table.
Spurs haven't been struggling for goals, with both James Maddison (8) and Brennan Johnson (7) leading the charge. Dominic Solanke (6) has started to contribute as well, and between the three they have plenty to worry defences.
But it's their lack of clean sheets which is costing them. They've only kept one in their last ten, which came against 20th placed Southampton.
If Spurs are to turn their season around, they need to address their defensive issues - and although Postecoglou brought in Djed Spence in recent weeks, his red card against Forest keeps him out of this match.
With Newcastle the most in-form side in the league over the last five matches, and with Spurs struggling defensively, the visitors may well be heading back north with all three points this Saturday.
Newcastle fans were frustrated with their poor start to the campaign but everything appears to be clicking at present and they'll be in a confident mood heading to the capital this weekend.
The Magpies aren't just collecting points, but keeping clean sheets too, and that winning combination stands them in good stead to collect another win against a struggling Spurs side.
The hosts have conceded 12 goals in their last five matches across all competitions, and they've failed to keep a clean sheet at home in the Premier League since round two against Everton.
As mentioned, Isak is bang in form and looks unplayable at present. The Swedish forward scored at Old Trafford last time out, and he will play a big part once again if Newcastle are to come out on top.
Using bet365's bet builder option, you can back Newcastle to win and Isak to score anytime at 21/10, which looks a rather enticing price. Good luck if you're following.
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