Eddie Howe reacts to Newcastle United away win - and summer transfers coming up clutch

Newcastle United beat Tottenham Hotspur 2-1 in London in the Premier League.

Newcastle United win away! Yes, do not reach for your glasses. I repeat, Newcastle United win away from home.

Newcastle United's English head coach Eddie Howe and his players celebrate in front of their fans after the English Premier League football match between Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, on February 10, 2026. Tottenham lost the match 1-2. | AFP via Getty Images

placeholder image — Newcastle United's English head coach Eddie Howe and his players celebrate in front of their fans after the English Premier League football match between Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, on February 10, 2026. Tottenham lost the match 1-2. | AFP via Getty Images

And it was a thoroughly deserved three points on the road at abject Tottenham Hotspur that keeps the wolf from the door in the Premier League.

Joe Willock had looked to have given the Magpies a deserved first-half lead, only for VAR to remarkably intervene to rule it out. Be lucky if a loose hair was ahead of the defender, in fairness.

But justice was served just adter when Malick Thiaw showed great determination to not only win his first header, but have the desire to poke home the rebound at the second attempt.

Archie Gray equalised in the second half, only for Jacob Ramsey to cap off a man of the match performance with a well-taken winner.

And here’s what Eddie Howe had to say about it.

Eddie Howe reacts to Newcastle United win at Spurs

Newcastle boss Eddie Howe, speaking to TNT Sports: "It was a good performance from us tonight. It was a really strange game. Tottenham score against the run of play but credit to the lads because we responded well.

On Ramsey's goal: "Really good goal. He's such a good technical player. Joe Willock and Jacob Ramsey were brilliant today.

"We've played really well today, we had a number of shots and chances. We dominated the first half. The lads kept going and had to do it the hard way. That's credit to the mentality and feeling in the group.

On Thiaw: "I was delighted for Malick. He's been an everpresennt. He's been strong in his performances. With the transfer market, you have to be patient and see the players' best form.

On Europe: "It has to be our aim. It's been a tough season for us in the Premier League. We've had good results but we've been inconsistent."