Tottenham Hotspur beat Newcastle United at St. James’ Park in the Premier League. Spurs recovered well from Callum Wilson’s early opener and successfully dominated the game leaving with an away victory. Goals from Ndombele, Kane and Son secured a 3-2 win for Nuno’s side.
We’ve broken down all the key stats for you to digest, including;
* shot maps
* xT (expected threat)
* pass networks
* xG timelines
* defensive duels
* average positions and much more!
We also try to answer some questions for you with the visuals;
Which player won the highest number of aerial duels? Which team created the highest xG?
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At the end of the gallery, you’ll be able to download the full PDF stats report.
Newcastle started in a 4-1-4-1 formation with Callum Wilson leading upfront.
Newcastle pushed upfront in the first half however they were restricted to their own half in the second half.
Spurs started in a 4-2-3-1 formation with Harry Kane leading the attack upfront.
The fullbacks did not push too high in the opponent half. Both Skipp and Hojberg stayed in their own half for most of the match to support their defenders. Harry Kane was highest up the pitch for his side.
Tottenham’s xG of 1.18 surpassed that of Newcastle’s, 0.38. The visitors had more shots and shots on target in the match. Both sides were almost equal in terms of defensive metrics with the home side narrowly edging out. Tottenham held on to the majority of the possession during the match.
Heung-Min Son had the highest xG in the match. Both Ndombele and Silva took an equal number of shots. Hojbjerg made eleven passes to the final third while he also made the highest number of recoveries in the opponent half. Saint-Maximin led the dribbles chart.
Newcastle took a total of four shots with just one on target. One of their goals was scored from inside the opposition box and the other was an own goal by Tottenham.
Tottenham took a total of twelve shots with four shots on target. Two of their goals were scored from inside the opposition box while the third was scored from just outside the opposition box.
The home side started the match being the more threatening side but Tottenham came out stronger as the match progressed, as indicated by the xT timeline. The xG timeline follows a similar suit with the home side dominating the first half and Tottenham dominating the second.
Matt Ritchie attempted the highest number of passes for his team, 52 while he also received the most from his team, 31.
Both Hojberg and Skipp had an impressive passing partnership. Hojberg attempted the highest number of passes for his team, 97 while he also received the most from his team, 73.
Newcastle dominated the passing zones on the left wing near the centre and the opposition half. They delivered most of their crosses into the opposition box from the left-wing.
Tottenham dominated the passing zones in the half-spaces near the centre. Most of their successful crosses were delivered from the right-wing.
Newcastle created their highest xT near the opposition box. Matt Ritchie had the highest xT from his passes, 0.475.
Joelinton made many unsuccessful passes while Saint-Maximin created the highest xT from his dribbles, 0.129.
Tottenham created their highest xT from the right-wing near the opposition box. Harry Kane created the highest xT from his passes, 0.421.
Lucas Moura’s xT from passes was brought down because of his inaccurate passes. Regulion created the highest xT from his dribbles, 0.128.
Manquillo was involved in thirteen defensive duels for his side, winning three of them. Newcastle dominated the defensive duels in their own half.
Newcastle were stronger in their aerial duels in their own half. Joelinton won five of his seven aerial duels.
Newcastle won the majority of their loose ball duels near the centre. Matt Ritchie won three of his twelve loose balls duels.
Tottenham won the majority of their defensive duels in their own half. Cristian Romero won ten of his twenty-one defensive duels.
The visitors won most of their aerial duels in the central areas and few in the opponent half as well. Dier won four of his five aerial duels.
Lucas Moura recovered five loose balls for his side. Tottenham dominated the loose ball duels in the right-wing near the centre.
Tottenham’s victory has put them in the fifth spot in the Premier League while Newcastle still remain in the relegation zone without a single win this season.
If you want to download the stats report in PDF format you can do so here: Premier League Stats: Newcastle United vs Tottenham Hotspur