Joleon Lescott has backed Antonio Conte’s Tottenham Hotspur to win against Eddie Howe’s Newcastle United at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in the Premier League this weekend, as quoted in LiveScore.
The former Manchester City defender believes that Tottenham will get the better of Newcastle 2-1 at home.
Spurs will lock horns with the Magpies in North London in the Premier League on Sunday.
Joleon Lescott predicts Tottenham Hotspur v Newcastle United
Lescott wrote: “Tottenham’s performance level was once again disappointing but the result didn’t get them out of jail against Manchester United in midweek.
“I would like to see Spurs take the handbrake off from the start rather than playing it safe because Newcastle carry a real threat going forward.
“Eddie Howe’s side will run them close but I think home advantage may just prove pivotal.
“Prediction: Tottenham 2-1 Newcastle.”
Tight game at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
In our opinion, Tottenham Hotspur will not find it easy to win against Newcastle United at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in the Premier League this weekend.
Yes, Tottenham are at home and have the better team, but Newcastle are in better form and are on the up.
The Magpies will have nothing to lose in North London, and manager Eddie Howe could deploy an attacking formation against Tottenham.
Spurs should still be able to eke out a narrow win, but we believe that if they concede an early goal, then it could become really tricky for the North London outfit.
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