Jaissle gets off the mark as Newcastle beat Tottenham
Matthias Jaissle secured his first Premier League win as Newcastle defeated Tottenham 2-0 with goals from Anthony Elanga and Yoane Wissa.
Newcastle secured their first Premier League victory under Matthias Jaissle, beating Tottenham 2-0. The result adds to the pressure on the hosts after a difficult start to the campaign.
The deadlock was broken in the 62nd minute, sparked by a debut performance from summer signing Nico Gonzalez. After a smart header from Amar Dedic, Anthony Elanga created space with a clever turn before drilling a precise strike home. Ten minutes later, Yoane Wissa doubled the lead following a set-piece knock-down from Nick Woltemade.
The defeat leaves Tottenham in an unwanted spot of history; according to Opta, they have failed to score in their opening two league matches for the first time in 52 years. Striker Omar Marmoush had a golden opportunity to open the scoring at 0-0 but missed from close range.
It was also a difficult afternoon for Sandro Tonali, who faced his former club for the first time since his high-profile move. The midfielder faced constant jeers from the traveling supporters and was substituted in the second half as the Magpies comfortably held their lead.