Tottenham and Newcastle could unveil fresh recruits as two new-look sides clash in the Premier League.
Spurs have signed Savio and Omar Marmoush in a double deal from Manchester City, following the hugely disappointing 3-0 defeat at Brentford in their Premier League opener last weekend. Savio scored on his debut as Roberto De Zerbi’s team beat Charlton in the Carabao Cup in midweek.
Newcastle have also been busy in the market and added an experienced midfielder in Nico Gonzalez as a replacement for Sando Tonali, who faces his former team this evening following his £100m switch to north London.
Matthias Jaissle was denied a first Premier League as Liverpool scored a late penalty in a thrilling 2-2 draw last weekend, with Yoane Wissa and Anthony Elanga among the attacking players who seem to be given a new lease of life under the new Newcastle boss.
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What the managers said
Sandro Tonali will expect a hostile reception from the Newcastle fans but his manager Roberto De Zerbi is unequivocal in his belief the Italian is worth every penny for Tottenham.
De Zerbi said: “Sandro Tonali’s value is that value because he is one of the most important midfielders in the Premier League.
“He received two big offers for two big teams in the Premier League. It’s not correct to say their clubs but two big clubs fought with us to bring him and he wanted to come here. I heard the fans were very happy for Sandro’s signing.
“He’s a complete midfielder.”
Newcastle line-up
It’s debuts aplenty as Nico Gonzalez makes his Newcastle bow, freshening up their midfield.
Lukas Hornicek, Lewis Miley, Anthony Elanga, Harvey Barnes and Yoane Wissa all return to the starting line-up, as expected, victory against West Brom in the Carabao Cup.
Newcastle XI: Hornicek, Dedic, Thiaw, Botman, Hall, Gonzalez, Miley, Elanga, Willock, Barnes, Wissa.
Subs: Jaouen, Schar, Bamba, Steur, Toure, Murphy, Woltemade, Ramsey, Shahar.
Tottenham line-up
Omar Marmoush has been handed his Spurs debut just a couple days after completing his move from Man City, but there is no sign of Savio in the squad after his impressive cameo against Charlton in the week.
Sandro Tonali also starts against his former club, with the Italian one of four other changes to the side from midweek. Micky van de Ven, Pedro Porro and Andy Robertson also come into the side.
Tottenham XI: Kinsky, Porro, van de Ven, van Hecke, Robertson, Gray, Bentancur, Tonali, Fernandes, Marmoush, Tel.
Subs: Dubravka, Senesi, Gallagher, Udogie, Bergvall, Solanke, Kudus, Davies, Moore.
Team news
We’re going to learn the confirmed line-ups of both sides in a few minutes, but this is what we know so far.
Tottenham were relieved to discover that James Maddison’s shoulder problem is not serious and he has been assessed to decide whether he can feature today. Xavi Simons, Dejan Kulusevski and Wilson Odebert are all out with knee injuries, while Pape Sarr’s availability is also uncertain amid transfer speculation.
Newcastle, meanwhile, are without William Osula who picked up a foot problem against Liverpool, joining Dan Burn, Joelinton and Tino Livramento on the treatment table. Bazoumana Toure should be deemed fit.
The main attraction, however, will be the new boys. There could be league debuts for Omar Marmoush and Savio for Spurs, while Nico Gonzalez could also make his Newcastle bow.
When is Tottenham vs Newcastle?
Tottenham’s clash with Newcastle kicks off at 5:30pm this afternoon.
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Viewers in the UK can watch the match on Sky Sports and NOW TV.
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Newcastle have also been busy in the market and added an experienced midfielder in Nico Gonzalez as a replacement for Sando Tonali, who faces his former team this evening following his £100m switch to north London.
Matthias Jaissle was denied a first Premier League as Liverpool scored a late penalty in a thrilling 2-2 draw last weekend, with Yoane Wissa and Anthony Elanga among the attacking players who seem to be given a new lease of life under the new Newcastle boss.
