Alexander Isak extended his impressive scoring streak as Newcastle overcame an early setback to secure a 2-1 victory over Tottenham, handing Ange Postecoglou’s side another home defeat and marking Newcastle’s sixth consecutive win across all competitions.

Tottenham struck first in the third minute when Pedro Porro’s precise in-swinging cross found Dominic Solanke, who headed home to give Spurs an early lead. However, Newcastle responded immediately, with Anthony Gordon equalizing just two minutes later. Gordon fired a low shot into the far corner past Spurs’ debutant goalkeeper, Brandon Austin, under the watchful eye of England manager Thomas Tuchel.

Controversy arose when Tottenham players appealed for a handball by Joelinton in the lead-up to Gordon’s goal. The officials ruled the contact accidental, with Joelinton’s arm deemed to be in a natural position.

Newcastle continued to press, and although Isak initially missed a chance from a Jacob Murphy cross, he made amends moments later. The Swedish striker capitalized on a deflected delivery from Murphy, slotting the ball past Austin to put Newcastle ahead. This goal marked Isak’s place in history as only the third Newcastle player to score in seven consecutive Premier League matches, joining legends Alan Shearer and Joe Willock.

Tottenham came out stronger in the second half and nearly equalized when Brennan Johnson hit the post from a tight angle after Martin Dubravka saved Pape Sarr’s long-range effort. Substitute James Maddison and Sergio Reguilon also came close, with Maddison curling a shot just wide and Reguilon firing off target late in the game.

Despite Spurs’ efforts, Newcastle’s defense held firm, condemning Tottenham to their fifth home league defeat of the season. Postecoglou’s side now faces mounting pressure, while Newcastle’s stellar form keeps their momentum alive in the Premier League.

Burnley triumphed over their East Lancashire rivals Blackburn with a hard-fought 1-0 win at Ewood Park. In a tightly contested derby, the decisive moment came in the 60th minute when Zian Flemming’s diving header, Burnley’s first effort on target, found the back of the net. The goal ignited celebrations among the 3,926 traveling fans.

Manager Scott Parker leaned heavily on his team’s resolute defense to maintain the advantage, and they delivered, successfully thwarting Blackburn’s numerous set-piece opportunities. Despite persistent pressure, Blackburn could not break through a defense that has conceded just five goals on the road this season. Their best opportunity fell to Lewis Baker late in the game, but his glancing header missed the target.

The win marked Burnley’s fourth consecutive victory at Ewood Park, reinforcing their dominance at the venue where they clinched the league title during their last visit. With performances like this, Burnley remains well-positioned to challenge for top honors this season, extending their unbeaten run to 13 matches. Meanwhile, Blackburn’s struggles continue, as they remain winless in five games and outside the play-off spots.

The match was a cagey affair, with limited chances on both sides. Blackburn started aggressively, forcing a series of corners, but Burnley’s defense stood firm. Jaidon Anthony’s early effort was blocked, while Amario Cozier-Duberry’s lively play saw him cut inside and unleash a deflected shot that went narrowly wide in the first half. Makhtar Gueye had a chance to make an impact but sent a looping header wide just before halftime.

The second half mirrored the first until Burnley broke the deadlock. Anthony delivered a cross from the right, finding Bashir Humphreys on the opposite flank, who delivered a pinpoint ball for Flemming to head into the roof of the net for his fourth goal of the season.

Blackburn responded with relentless pressure, creating a chaotic goalmouth scramble that was ultimately smothered by Burnley goalkeeper James Trafford. Sondre Tronstad came close with a deflected shot, but Burnley held their ground. At the other end, Anthony’s powerful strike was parried by Aynsley Pears, while Baker missed a golden chance with a misdirected header in the 77th minute.

Despite Blackburn’s late efforts, Burnley held firm to secure a vital victory, maintaining pressure on league leaders Leeds while leaving Blackburn to rue missed opportunities in their push for a play-off position.