Tottenham endured their worst spell under Ange Postecoglou and things weren't going to get any easier when they came to Newcastle.
Guglielmo Vicario at home; Destiny Udogie The likes of Micky van de Ven and Cristian Romero have been plagued by injuries.
In addition, Australia's head coach admitted to an illness this week, leaving questions over several other key players in the squad.
The Magpies are licking their lips in this fixture, but Spurs are the most unpredictable team in the Premier League.
Read on to see the lineup of both teams in N17.
Tottenham Hotspur player list
Spurs XI to face Newcastle 🫡
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— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) January 4 2025
Ange deals the cards he has; But if you're a Spurs fan, you probably won't read this caption very well.
Brandon Austin scored his first goal in nine years at the club and Djed Spence, Archie Gray; Supported by a back four of Radu Dragusin and Pedro Porro.
Pape Matar Sarr and Lucas Bergvall support the midfield.
Dejan Kulusevski is up front, with Timo Werner and Brennan Johnson occupying wide areas.
Dominic Solanke leads the line.
Newcastle squad
Botman returns. 🦇
How NEWCASTLE! 👊 pic.twitter.com/ebLtA9Pg1W
— Newcastle United (@NUFC) January 4 2025
Newcastle have problems, but not to the extent of Tottenham.
Martin Dubravka was on target and Lewis Hall. Sven Botman Behind Dan Burn and Lewis Hall.
Sandro Tonali The usual midfield trio of Bruno Guimaraes and Joelinton will start.
Anthony Gordon and Jacob Murphy provide the width for the Magpies.
Alexander Isak is up front for the visitors.