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

On August 29, 2026, Newcastle United secured a 2-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur, with goals from Anthony Elanga and Yoane Wissa.

Here is my assessment of the players' performances at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, and you can also review how you rated them.

Antonin Kinsky: Unlike his fellow countryman Lukas Hornicek, the Spurs goalkeeper had little action in the initial half. However, he could only watch as Elanga's shot rebounded off the post and into the net after the interval, followed by Wissa's spontaneous goal which sealed the 2-0 scoreline. His rating is 5.

Archie Gray: While his commitment is never in doubt, there's a question as to whether he performs at his peak in the right-back position. His rating is 5.

Micky van de Ven: In his inaugural start of the season as captain, he received an unnecessary early caution but then executed a vital sliding tackle within the penalty area to thwart Wissa. His rating is 6.

Jan Paul van Hecke: He got back to block a shot from Willock. His composure with the ball allowed Spurs to circumnavigate Newcastle's press. He also came close with a header. His rating is 6.

Andy Robertson: He posed an offensive threat during the first half but was unable to prevent Dedic's header from setting up Elanga's goal. His rating is 5.

Rodrigo Bentancur: His contributions often go unnoticed. He frequently disrupted opposition play and regained possession. His rating is 5.

Sandro Tonali: He had a faltering start during his first match against his former club, clearly still regaining fitness. He was implicated in the build-up to both goals and received ironic applause from the away fans upon his substitution. His rating is 4.

Mateus Fernandes: Making his debut start in the Premier League, he consistently aimed for positive play, and his corner kicks caused some difficulties in the first half. His rating is 5.

Pedro Porro: The World Cup winner played in a more advanced right-wing role, creating a couple of opportunities, including a shot blocked by Hall and a dipping volley that went just over the bar. His rating is 5.

Omar Marmoush: The debutant was swiftly included in the starting lineup, having previously troubled Newcastle multiple times while playing for Manchester City. He hit the side netting with a volley and delivered a clever reverse pass to create an opening for Robertson. His rating is 6.

Mathys Tel: One powerful shot was expertly saved, but he also frustrated supporters by repeatedly losing possession. His rating is 4.

Lukas Hornicek: He made crucial saves from efforts by Tel, Robertson, and van Hecke during Newcastle's first-half pressure. His stop from van Hecke's header visibly impressed head coach Matthias Jaissle, who clenched his fists on the sideline. His rating is 7.

Amar Dedic: This summer acquisition delivered another impressive all-around performance just over a week and a half into his Newcastle tenure. His excellent knockdown header created the opening goal, indicating that Tino Livramento faces a significant challenge to reclaim his spot. His rating is 7.

Malick Thiaw: He captained the team again in Dan Burn's absence. He engaged in a classic physical battle with Marmoush at times, which kept him vigilant. His rating is 6.

Sven Botman: Despite a shaky pre-season, he appears more assured now and seems to be benefiting from a consistent run of games with the same defensive four. His rating is 6.

Lewis Hall: He made a critical last-ditch block inside the penalty area to prevent Porro from taking a shot in the first half, demonstrating solid defensive play and avoiding any penalty concerns this time. His rating is 7.