Premier League 2023-24, Tottenham Hotspur hammer Newcastle United 4-1: Stats
What's the story
Tottenham Hotspur thumped Newcastle United 4-1 at home on matchday 16 of the 2023-24 Premier League. Destiny Udogie handed Spurs the lead in the 26th minute before Richarlison slammed a brilliant brace. Lastly, Son Heung-min converted a penalty. For Newcastle. Joelinton netted a consolation goal. This win brings an end to Tottenham's winless run of five games in the ongoing Premier League season.
Record
Tottenham registered this unique PL record
As per Opta, Tottenham have scored the first goal in more PL games than any other side this season. They have achieved this feat in 13 games this season, including their last 10 matches on the bounce. This is their longest-ever run of opening the scoring in the competition. Meanwhile, Tottenham ended Newcastle's unbeaten run in London since losing to Tottenham in April 2022.
Richarlison
Richarlison's first PL brace since April 2022
This is Richarlison's first brace in the Premier League since April 2022, when he hammered a brace against Burnley while representing Everton. The Brazilian has scored as many goals today as he did in his previous 39 appearances in this competition. Overall, he has amassed 52 goals in 213 PL fixtures, four of which have been for Spurs.
Son
Son registered this PL feat
As per Opta, Son is the seventh different player to score 10-plus Premier League goals in eight-plus successive seasons after Wayne Rooney (11), Frank Lampard (10), Sergio Aguero (9), Harry Kane (9), Thierry Henry (8) and Sadio Mane (8). Overall, he has netted 113 goals in the competition across 284 appearances while also providing 56 assists.
Information
Newcastle United attained this unwanted PL record
Newcastle United have now suffered back-to-back in Premier League games by three-plus goals for the first time since November 2017. Notably, the Magpies have now lost more matches than they lost in the entirety of the 2022-23 season.
Summary
A look at the match summary
Tottenham were off to a brilliant start as they created some sensational openings. They finally opened the scoring through Udogie in the 26th minute. Richarlison doubled the lead for Spurs from Son's assist. In the second half, the Brazilian completed his brace in the 60th minute before Son converted a penalty to make it 4-0. Lastly, Joelinton netted a consolation goal for Newcastle United.
Standings
Tottenham move closer to top four of the PL standings
Tottenham ended their five-match winless run in the PL with their biggest win under new manager Ange Postecoglou. The Lillywhites have amassed 30 points from 16 matches, registering nine wins and three draws. They are in fifth position, only three points behind fourth-placed Manchester City and seven points behind leaders Arsenal. Newcastle are now in seventh position with 26 points from 16 matches.