Tonali struggles but Gonzalez impresses - player ratings for Tottenham v Newcastle

What the report says

BBC Sport Football reported on its player ratings after Newcastle United’s 2-0 Premier League win over Tottenham Hotspur at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. The piece focused on individual performances from both sides, with Newcastle’s Anthony Elanga and Yoane Wissa scoring the goals that settled the match.

Among Tottenham’s players, BBC Sport gave Sandro Tonali a low rating and said he had a difficult outing against his former club, while Micky van de Ven was noted for one important defensive intervention. Tottenham goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky was largely untested before Newcastle took control after the interval. Other Spurs attackers, including Mathys Tel and debutant Omar Marmoush, were described as having mixed or limited influence.

For Newcastle, the review was more positive. New goalkeeper Lukas Hornicek made several saves, while Amar Dedić was praised for his role in the opening goal. Nico González also stood out on debut, with the ratings piece highlighting his composure and a long pass that helped start the move for Elanga’s finish. Elanga was credited with another confident display, and Wissa’s late overhead kick sealed the result.

The ratings format is part of BBC Sport’s post-match coverage and gives readers a snapshot of how each player was judged in the match. As presented by BBC, it reflects individual performances rather than a full tactical report.