Newcastle And Tottenham Share Points In Dramatic 2–2 Draw
Sports Updated: 03 December 2025 12:12 EAT
Romero scored an overhead ball against Newcastle
Newcastle United and Tottenham Hotspur battled to a thrilling 2–2 draw at St. James’ Park on Sunday night, with late drama defining the Premier League Round 14 encounter. Both sides showed intent and intensity, but it was Tottenham who struck at the death to deny Newcastle all three points.
Newcastle opened the scoring through Bruno Guimarães in the 71st minute after a balanced first half that offered chances but no breakthrough. The home crowd was lifted by the midfielder’s precise finish, giving Eddie Howe’s side control as the match entered its final stages.
Tottenham responded quickly when Cristian Romero headed in the equaliser in the 78th minute, shifting the momentum and putting pressure back on Newcastle’s defence. However, the hosts regained their lead eight minutes later when Anthony Gordon confidently converted a penalty following a foul in the box.
Just as Newcastle looked set to secure the victory, Spurs delivered a late blow. Romero struck again in the 90+5th minute, completing his brace and ensuring Ange Postecoglou’s team left Tyneside with a valuable point.
The result leaves both sides reflecting on missed opportunities, with Newcastle frustrated by the late concession and Tottenham buoyed by their resilience. The draw adds another layer of intrigue to an already tight league campaign.
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