Newcastle United put in another statement performance under Matthias Jaissle, beating Tottenham Hotspur 2-0 away from home on Saturday. Anthony Elanga broke the deadlock just after the hour mark, finishing off a slick move from an Amar Dedic cross. Yoane Wissa doubled the lead soon after, capping a display built on pace, patience, and sharp finishing.
For Tottenham, the result couldn’t have landed worse. Spurs now sit on zero points after two Premier League games, something they haven’t experienced in 15 years. Worse still, they’ve failed to score in either match. That hasn’t happened to open a season since 1992/93. It’s a genuinely alarming number for a club with this much attacking talent on the roster.
Elanga And Wissa Lead The Charge
Jaissle’s summer rebuild is starting to click, and Saturday offered fresh proof. Elanga has looked sharp all season, and his movement kept troubling a Tottenham back line that never quite settled. He timed his run perfectly for the opener, meeting Dedic’s cross with a clean finish that gave the goalkeeper no chance.
Wissa’s goal showed exactly why Newcastle chased him so hard over the summer. He’s brought real composure to the attack, and his link-up with the wide forwards has been a constant thread through these opening fixtures. Once he doubled the lead, Tottenham’s response never really came.
Newcastle’s midfield deserves credit too. They controlled tempo for long stretches, and they didn’t rush things. Instead, they waited for spaces to open before striking with purpose. That patience, paired with genuine pace up front, is starting to look like a hallmark of Jaissle’s early tenure.
Defensively, Newcastle held firm as well. Tottenham created a handful of half-chances, including an early penalty appeal the referee waved away, but nothing that truly tested the away side’s back line. It was a controlled, mature performance from a team still finding its identity under a new manager.
For neutrals, this result adds another twist to what’s shaping up as an unpredictable season. Fans following the race for European spots can track updates and predictions over at KCPredict.
Spurs Face Mounting Pressure Early
Two games in, and the alarm bells are already ringing at Tottenham. Losing to Brentford in the opener was one thing. Following it with a goalless home defeat to Newcastle is another problem entirely. Spurs haven’t looked threatening going forward, and that’s a real concern given the attacking talent on the roster.
It isn’t just the results. The performances themselves have lacked spark and urgency, and Tottenham showed little control against two sides who pressed with pace and intensity. Build-up play has looked hesitant, and decisions in the final third have come too rushed or not at all.
There’s no easy fix here. Confidence tends to drain fast once the goals dry up, and Tottenham need a response soon before doubt spreads further through the squad. Sky Sports’ live match coverage had Elanga and Wissa down as the difference makers on the day, and Spurs now face a genuine early-season crisis with tougher fixtures still ahead.