Opinion

Looking at this Newcastle team v Spurs.

Our next match at St James’ Park.

Newcastle United looking to follow up these last two wins, in the Champions League against Benfica and Premier League against Fulham.

So can Eddie Howe’s side make it through to the League Cup quarter-finals for a fourth season in a row?

If so, it would mean five wins in their last six games for Newcastle United, in all competitions.

As a reminder, this was the Newcastle team v Fulham on Saturday:

Pope, Trippier, Thiaw, Botman, Burn, Bruno, Joelinton, Miley, Gordon, Woltemade, Jacob Murphy

Eddie Howe gave an update on Tuesday, regarding injury and availability for this Spurs match.

He was positive about Yoane Wissa, Lewis Hall and Tino Livramento, all still working their way back from injury. Hall seemingly the closest to making a playing return, though he won’t be competing for a start in this Spurs match.

Eddie Howe also confirmed that Sven Botman hadn’t suffered a concussion on Saturday but had suffered a nasty cut that needed stapling and the defender had missed training on Monday. The Head Coach saying he would see how Botman was on Tuesday before...