Newcastle United secured a 2-0 Premier League victory over Tottenham Hotspur, demonstrating strong form following Sandro Tonali's £100m departure. The Italian midfielder faced his former club for the first time since the record transfer, enduring taunts from away fans as Spurs slumped to defeat.

Head coach Matthias Jaissle earned his first league win, praising his side's emotional stability and commitment. Newcastle reinvested the Tonali fee into seven signings aged 24 or under, including Nico Gonzalez, Amar Dedic, and Lukas Hornicek. Dedic assisted Anthony Elanga's opener, while Hornicek made three crucial first-half saves. Yoane Wissa added a second goal as Newcastle kept their first away clean sheet since March.

Jaissle remained grounded despite the positive start, emphasizing a long journey ahead. The victory contrasted sharply with predecessor Eddie Howe's final match, a 4-1 friendly loss to Bristol City 30 days prior. Key players Anthony Gordon and Bruno Guimaraes have also departed, yet the rebuilt squad showed immediate cohesion and defensive resilience at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.