Newcastle United picked up an important three points at the weekend with a 2-1 win over Fulham but the Magpies weren't at their best

Sandro Tonali was left out of Newcastle United’s starting line-up for the second successive match as they beat Fulham 2-1 on Saturday afternoon.

Newcastle United head coach Eddie Howe says midfielder Sandro Tonali “felt the love” from team-mates and fans when he signed a secret contract extension at the club.

The former Everton star is ambitious but Newcastle United are fully protected when it comes to fending off interest in their flying forward

Tottenham Hotspur will be without seven first-team players for their clash against Newcastle United on Wednesday night as Thomas Frank is forced to deal with an injury crisis at the north London club.

Defensively, their average expected goals against (xGA) home and away are almost identical; on the road it is marginally better at 0.85, compared to 0.9 at St James’ Park. However, while Newcastle average 1.8 xG for at home this season, that drops by a third to 1.2 per match away.

Newcastle United welcomes an old foe back to St James’ Park on Tuesday night, as Jose Mourinho brings his Benfica team to Tyneside for a huge Champions League occasion.