Jacob Ramsey's first goal for the Magpies proved decisive as they ended their three-match losing run in the Premier League, with Spurs still winless in the competition in 2026.

Newcastle utterly dominated the first half, with Joe Willock seeing a potential opener disallowed for a marginal offside call in the 44th minute.

But Howe's men did go into the interval a goal to the good, with Malick Thiaw reacting quickest when Guglielmo Vicario parried his downward header, prodding home on the rebound five minutes into stoppage time.

Mathys Tel passed up a good chance to equalise early in the second half, but Spurs – who were booed off after failing to register a shot on target in the first half – drew level through Archie Gray in the 64th minute, after a scramble prompted by Xavi Simons's corner.

However, Newcastle shook off that setback and re-established its lead just four minutes later, with Ramsey sweeping beyond Vicario after Anthony Gordon's driving run into the area.

Micky van de Ven missed Spurs' only real opportunity to equalise as their fears of being dragged into the relegation battle increased, while Newcastle are now only three points off the top six.