Eddie Howe's side have been in impressive form since making a tweak to their midfielder shape that has had a profound effect

Follow live coverage as Tottenham Hotspur face Newcastle United today in the Premier League. Another top-flight season will be covered in full right here with The Independent, as reigning champions Manchester City look to make it an unprecedented five titles in a row come the end of 2024/25.

Manchester United: Amorim has to deal with two key absences in the midfield as both Bruno Fernandes and Manuel Ugarte are facing a suspension and won't be available for Monday. Striker Marcus Rashford has been ruled out of the squad for the past four consecutive games is unlikely to be recalled by the Portuguese coach.

Liverpool will be at the 'front of the queue' to sign the shining light at a Premier League rival, though Man Utd and Newcastle are waiting in the wings if the Reds stumble

Both teams come in on completely different trajectories. Newcastle United have found the form that got them back to the Champions League two seasons ago under Eddie Howe. Winners of their last four in all competitions, the Magpies have scored at least three goals in each game moving up to fifth in the table.

With just one win from their last five games in the English Premier League, Tottenham are in real need of a win as they take on a Newcastle United team that are shaping up as genuine top-four contenders.