For Tottenham, Archie Gray is reportedly the latest Spurs player to suffer an injury. Cristian Romero and Destiny Udogie are close to returns but are still sidelined. A busy treatment room somewhat restricts Frank’s options, but Pape Sarr and Lucas Bergvall could come in to give two of Rodrigo Bentancur, Joao Palhinha and Xavi Simons a rest.

Pedro Porro was forced to order both Djed Spence and Randal Kolo Muani over to Tottenham’s away supporters at St James’ Park. In the aftermath of their defeat on Tyneside, the pair were spotted heading straight down the tunnel, before the Spaniard intervened and forced them back out.

Andy: The game against Newcastle highlighted how poor we are going forward. Every attack we had ended with a player making a bad decision on the ball. Spurs were of no threat. We can't carry on hoping for goals from set-pieces.

I f this EFL Cup were taking place a year ago, it'd mean something quite different to Tottenham and Newcastle United, but that doesn't mean that it's not a meaningful one. The Magpies are the reigning champions of this tournament,

Chris Kavanagh should have sent Joelinton off for a challenge on Mohammed Kudus during a clash between Newcastle United and Tottenham.

Shearer. Keegan. Isak. Woltemade? After his goal in the League Cup win over Tottenham, Nick Woltemade has drawn comparisons with Newcastle's former illustrious stars.

Newcastle have won two free-kicks in dangerous areas already and from the second one, Sandro Tonali's delivery found the head of Malick Thiaw but his header was blocked. The ball found its way to the edge of the box to Joe Willock and his effort was blocked too. A much changed Newcastle have looked bright early doors.