Sammy Ameobi lifts Newcastle past Spurs

Nigerian junior international, Sammy Ameobi, inspired Newcastle to a much-needed comeback victory at Tottenham.

Adebayor’s header was wiped out by half-time introduction, Sammy Ameobi, seconds after the restart, before fellow substitute, Remy Cabella, set-up Perez to secure Newcastle an unlikely 2-1 win.

It had looked unlikely after Adebayor deservedly put Mauricio Pochettino’s side ahead in the Bill Nicholson anniversary match, marking 10 years since Tottenham’s great former player and manager passed away.

But it was Newcastle, a club Nicholson represented as a guest during the Second World War, who secured victory, with substitute Ameobi making the most of lax defending to start the comeback just after half-time.

Things got worse still when Cabella crossed for Perez to put Newcastle ahead and, try as they might, there was to be no leveller for Spurs as they lost a third league match of the season at White Hart Lane.

Last-ditch blocks kept Nacer Chadli and Eriksen at bay, but Mason showed impressive ingenuity to clip in a cross for Adebayor to direct home.

It was an impressive header which proved the only difference at half-time as Spurs failed to create any further shots on target.

Cabella and Ameobi were brought on in a bid to change things, but Pardew could not in his wildest dreams imagined their impact.

Despite having looked to receive a pass from Sissoko in an offside position, second-half introduction Cabella sent in a cross which full debutant Perez headed home.

It was a let-off the home faithful thought they had capitalised on in the 66th minute when Eriksen caught out Tim Krul directly from a corner, but the Newcastle goalkeeper’s blushes were saved by linesman, indicating the cross had gone out of play before curling back in.

Harry Kane, fresh from coming on, could not beat Krul with his first attempt of the afternoon as Spurs upped the ante, with Aaron Lennon failing to hit the target.

A low, driven cross from Kane somehow evaded his teammates and Roberto Soldado had an effort blocked as a leveller proves beyond them.