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Tottenham moved into second in the Premier League as Son Heung-min struck late to deny a gallant Newcastle a point at Wembley Stadium.
The South Korean forward benefitted from a Martin Dubravka error with seven minutes left as his powerful 20-yard shot went under the Newcastle goalkeeper’s body.
The away side were well organised and gritty throughout, with Fabian Schar’s acrobatic goalline clearance to deny Christian Eriksen in the second half epitomising their spirit.
Rafael Benitez’s side had chances of their own, with Salomon Rondon heading against the post with the score at 0-0 but their resistance was broken when substitute Fernando Llorente laid the ball off for Son to score a ninth goal in his past 10 Spurs appearances.
The win means Mauricio Pochettino’s side set a Premier League record as they reached 29 matches in a row without a draw, eclipsing Bolton’s mark of 28 set in 2011.
More to follow.
Match ends, Tottenham Hotspur 1, Newcastle United 0.
Second Half ends, Tottenham Hotspur 1, Newcastle United 0.
Danny Rose (Tottenham Hotspur) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul by Ayoze Pérez (Newcastle United).
Corner, Tottenham Hotspur. Conceded by Jamaal Lascelles.
Substitution, Tottenham Hotspur. Eric Dier replaces Son Heung-Min.
Attempt missed. Sean Longstaff (Newcastle United) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right.
Attempt missed. Fernando Llorente (Tottenham Hotspur) right footed shot from the left side of the box misses to the left.
Substitution, Newcastle United. Antonio Barreca replaces Matt Ritchie.
Foul by Fernando Llorente (Tottenham Hotspur).
Sean Longstaff (Newcastle United) wins a free kick on the right wing.
Offside, Tottenham Hotspur. Kieran Trippier tries a through ball, but Son Heung-Min is caught offside.
Goal! Tottenham Hotspur 1, Newcastle United 0. Son Heung-Min (Tottenham Hotspur) right footed shot from outside the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Fernando Llorente.
Substitution, Newcastle United. Kenedy replaces Christian Atsu.
Attempt blocked. Fernando Llorente (Tottenham Hotspur) header from the centre of the box is blocked.
Attempt blocked. Christian Eriksen (Tottenham Hotspur) left footed shot from very close range is blocked. Assisted by Fernando Llorente.
Attempt blocked. Fernando Llorente (Tottenham Hotspur) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Kieran Trippier with a cross.
Corner, Tottenham Hotspur. Conceded by Christian Atsu.
Delay over. They are ready to continue.
Substitution, Tottenham Hotspur. Danny Rose replaces Erik Lamela.
Delay in match Isaac Hayden (Newcastle United) because of an injury.
Foul by Davinson Sánchez (Tottenham Hotspur).
Salomón Rondón (Newcastle United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Attempt blocked. Erik Lamela (Tottenham Hotspur) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Christian Eriksen.
Attempt missed. Fernando Llorente (Tottenham Hotspur) header from the left side of the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Christian Eriksen with a through ball.
Attempt blocked. Son Heung-Min (Tottenham Hotspur) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Christian Eriksen.
Attempt blocked. Erik Lamela (Tottenham Hotspur) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Christian Eriksen.
Attempt missed. Isaac Hayden (Newcastle United) right footed shot from outside the box is just a bit too high following a corner.
Corner, Newcastle United. Conceded by Hugo Lloris.
Attempt saved. Ayoze Pérez (Newcastle United) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top right corner. Assisted by Salomón Rondón.
Attempt missed. Son Heung-Min (Tottenham Hotspur) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Christian Eriksen following a set piece situation.
DeAndre Yedlin (Newcastle United) is shown the yellow card for hand ball.
Hand ball by DeAndre Yedlin (Newcastle United).
Attempt blocked. Christian Eriksen (Tottenham Hotspur) left footed shot from very close range is blocked. Assisted by Son Heung-Min with a headed pass.
Corner, Tottenham Hotspur. Conceded by Jamaal Lascelles.
Foul by Son Heung-Min (Tottenham Hotspur).
Sean Longstaff (Newcastle United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Substitution, Tottenham Hotspur. Fernando Llorente replaces Lucas Moura.
Foul by Kieran Trippier (Tottenham Hotspur).
Matt Ritchie (Newcastle United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
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