Martins screamer, relegation send-off & SJP bloodbath: 5 iconic Newcastle United wins against Tottenham Hotspur

Newcastle United and Tottenham Hotspur share a lot in common. From famous names like Paul Gascoigne and David Ginola to perennially being labelled as Premier League also-rans, it is perhaps no surprise that these two clubs conjure up a cracker every now and then.

Eddie Howe’s side are aiming for revenge this time around - having been brutally put to the sword 4-1 in December. That result will likely go down in history when Tottenham pages relive memorable wins over Newcastle.

For the purpose of this article, the Magpies’ heroic victories take front and centre. And boy, there have been a few…

Condensing the list down to five proved difficult, with one of the best goalkeeping displays ever not making the list. Tim Krul, look away now, because here, in chronological order, is Newcastle’s best wins over Spurs in the Premier League era.

Newcastle United 7-1 Tottenham Hotspur - December 28, 1996

Spurs must have still been nursing a Christmas hangover when they rocked up at St James’ Park 26 years ago. Alan Shearer, Rob Lee and Les Ferdinand all bagged braces, with Philippe Albert also getting on the score sheet.

Kevin Keegan masterminded an iconic win over Tottenham before departing two weeks later. Is this the last time he will feature on this list?

Tottenham Hotspur 2-3 Newcastle United - January 14, 2007

A game best remembered for Obafemi Martins’ 30-yard rocket. Had the net not bulged, some believe his shot would still be rising now…

Jermain Defoe had given Tottenham the lead, with Dimitar Berbatov restoring the advantage after Paul Huntington equalised. Martins then smashed home his thunderbolt before Nicky Butt netted the winner two minutes later.

Tottenham Hotspur 1-4 Newcastle United - March 30, 2008

Aha, we warned you Keegan would return! This triumph at White Hart Lane was arguably the crowning moment of his second stint as manager.

One year on from the Martins bullet, Spurs took the lead again, this time through Darren Bent. However, an attack-minded Toon outfit equalised just before half-time, with Butt scoring, before Geremi, Michael Owen and Martins doing the damage.

Newcastle United 5-1 Tottenham Hotspur - May 15, 2016

What was supposed to be a day of humiliation - with Newcastle already relegated - turned into one filled with optimism and hope for the future. A 10-man Magpies side thrashed Tottenham, who surrendered second place to bitter rivals Arsenal.

Gini Wijnaldum x2, Aleksandar Mitrovic, Rolando Aarons and Daryl Janmaat all scored. St James’ Park had one message: “Rafa Benitez, we want you to stay” - which he duly did as Newcastle earned promotion the following season.

Newcastle United 6-1 Tottenham Hotspur - April 23, 2023

A result still fresh in the memory of most Newcastle fans. Tottenham were brave, having just sacked Antonio Conte.

They played a back four with Ivan Perisic and Pedro Porro - a move that rebounded massively. The Magpies were 5-0 after just 21 minutes, showcasing their most eye-catching result and well on course for a Champions League finish.