Newcastle United made a huge step towards sealing Champions League qualification by humiliating Tottenham Hotspur at St James’ Park.
Eddie Howe’s men became the second-fastest team in Premier League history behind Manchester City to score five goals in a single match.
Braces from Jacob Murphy and Alexander Isak, plus a goal from Joelinton put United 5-0 up within the opening 21 minutes. Substitute Callum Wilson netted a sixth in the 67th-minute.
Harry Kane netted a consolation goal at the beginning of the second-half but by then, the damage was well-and-truly done against a shell-shocked Tottenham.
The victory for United sees them open up a six-point advantage over fifth-place Spurs, still with a game in-hand to play.
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9. Joe Willock - 8
Popped up everywhere for Newcastle, whether that be in the centre of the park or outwide. One of the assists of the season for Isak’s first goal. Relentless display. | Getty Images
10. Jacob Murphy - 9
Was in the right place at the right time to open the scoring but his second goal from distance was top drawer. The latest transformation story. | AFP via Getty Images
11. Joelinton - 9
Pedro Porro will be having nightmares about Joelinton tonight. Ghosted him twice in the opening six minutes leading to both the first and second goal. Later played the holding midfield role. Unbeatable. | Getty Images
12. Alexander Isak - 9
Two goals to take his tally for the season to 10. Terrorised the Spurs defence by dropping deep and running in-behind. | AFP via Getty Images