Newcastle United could put themselves in an incredible position if they beat Tottenham Hotspur.
Tyneside had been awash with doom and gloom before the international break, but suddenly the landscape has changed at Newcastle United.
Eddie Howe’s side have beaten Manchester City and Everton to win back-to-back Premier League games for the first time this season, and will aim to make it a hat-trick on Tuesday night. Newcastle are predicted to beat Spurs, with Thomas Frank’s side struggling for form as they head to St James’ Park.
The Magpies can move into the top half with victory if results go their way, while they can also surpass where they were this stage last season.
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Newcastle United can surpass 2024/25 points tally with win over Spurs
If Newcastle United beat Spurs on Tuesday night, they will be on 21 points after 14 games.
For context, Eddie Howe’s side had picked up 20 points after their first 14 games during the 2024/25 season. That went on to be the club’s best season ever, having won the Carabao Cup and qualified for the Champions League.
While Newcastle have started the current campaign sluggishly, the talk of Eddie Howe being under pressure was farcical. His side were never too far away from getting where they need to be, and now they are firmly back in the mix to challenge for Europe.
The top half of the Premier League table is incredibly tight, just like it was last season. Add in the context of Newcastle’s striker troubles and the position they suddenly find themselves in is impressive.
Factor in Yoane Wissa’s looming return, and there are plenty of reasons for Newcastle United fans to be positive.
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Champions League commitment amplifies Newcastle United’s potential achievement
What is even more impressive is the fact that Newcastle are doing similar to last season despite the added pressure of competing in Europe.
The Magpies are not being bogged down by the Champions League, with Howe managing to rotate his Newcastle United squad unlike the last European adventure.
Newcastle’s depth will continue to be tested, however, with the pattern of two games a week set to carry on through to February if they beat Fulham in the Carabao Cup quarter-final.