LONDON – Champions League Group A opponents Newcastle United beat Tottenham Hotspur 1-0 at White Hart Lane this evening. Former Nerazzurri striker Robbie Keane's side fell to a Jermaine Jenas’ goal in the 89th minute.
The victory sees the Tynesiders leapfrog Manchester United into second place in the Premier League and close the gap on current leaders Arsenal, who drew 2-2 with Liverpool at Anfield.
TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR 0-1 NEWCASTLE UNITED (HT: 0-0)
Scorers: Jenas 90’
TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR: Keller, Richards, Gardner, King, Carr, Davies, Poyet, Anderton, Bunjevcevic, Sheringham, Keane (Doherty 36')
Substitutes (not used): Sullivan, Taricco, Acimovic, Freund
Coach: G. Hoddle
NEWCASTLE UNITED: Given, Bramble, O'Brien, Dabizas, Bernard, Kerr (Solano 60'), Dyer, Jenas, Robert, Shearer, Bellamy
Substitutes (not used): Elliott, Harper, LuaLua, Ameobi
Coach: B. Robson
Referee: D. Elleray (Middlesex)
Yellow cards: Bernard 89'
Attendance: 36,084
