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Tottenham emphatically returned to winning ways with a 4-1 victory over Newcastle, thanks to a Richarlison double.
Destiny Udogie opened the scoring from Heung-min Son's cross with his first goal for the club and the Spurs captain also squared for Richarlison before half-time.
The Brazilian got his second after the break to kill off depleted Newcastle before Son won and converted a penalty after being brought down by Martin Dubravka.
Newcastle scored a late consolation through Joelinton after Spurs were caught in possession.
Here's how we rated the Tottenham players...
Guglielmo Vicario 7
Got down well to save from Miguel Almiron in the first half but was powerless to stop Joelinton's late finish. Assured with his feet.
Increasingly feels underrated as a creative force. Involved in many of Spurs' best pieces of play and made Richarlison's second goal with a superb pass.
Cristian Romero 7
Nearly scored again but Almiron cleared his header off the line. Added menace and poise to the back four and was excellent on the ball. Guilty of a nasty planting his studs on Callum Wilson which might have landed him another red card and a four-game ban.
Ben Davies 8
Prevented a certain goal with a crucial touch on Anthony Gordon's cross at 0-0 in another solid defensive display. Played out from the back well.
Destiny Udogie 8
Produced the perfect demonstration of what Ange Postecoglou wants from his inverted full-backs with a one-two with Son for the opening goal.
Yves Bissouma 8
With Sarr alongside him again, he looked full of confidence and trickery again and helped Spurs to control the middle of the park.
Pape Sarr 7
Might have doubled Spurs' lead from Johnson's cross but dragged his shot wide from a good position. So energetic and the team is better when he plays.
Dejan Kulusevski 7
Back at No10, the Swede drove Spurs forward in possession and was composed on the ball. Crossed well for a good Son opening in the second half.
Brennan Johnson 7
Twice struck the woodwork as he came so close a big moment but lucky he was not punished for a loose pass when Vicario saved from Almiron. Looked happier back on the right and nearly had an assist with a cross for Sarr too.
Heung-min Son 9
Made Spurs' two first-half goals with some lethal wing-play, twice beating Kieran Trippier and crossing before winning and converting the penalty for 4-0. Justified Postecoglou's decision to move him back out wide and was outstanding in transition.
Richarlison 8
Twice finished calmly in the box for his first Spurs' goals with his feet, suggested he can add the clinical edge missing from the team in recent weeks. A potentially big night for the Brazilian.
Subs
Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg (Sarr 73) 5
Lost possession playing out in the build up to Joelinton's consolation goal.
Giovani Lo Celso (Richarlison 73') 7
Tidy on the ball as Spurs closed out the game.
Bryan Gil (Bissouma 86') 6
Got on the ball a few times in dangerous areas in the closing stages but his final ball was missing.
Oliver Skipp (Johnson 86') 7
Forced a late save from Martin Dubravka.
Jamie Donley (Son 90') N/A
Another late cameo.
Not used: Forster, Emerson, Veliz, Dorrington.