“Newcastle fans are anticipating what happened last at sjp, but it won’t repeat itself” Son Heung Min
Tottenham Hotspur’s captain, Heung-Min Son, is well aware of the challenges awaiting his team as they prepare to visit St James’ Park this weekend to take on Newcastle United. For Spurs, returning to St James’ Park recalls memories of their most humbling defeat from the previous season.
Heung-Min Son is bracing himself for the challenge posed by Newcastle and the formidable St James’ Park crowd. Reflecting on last year’s devastating 6-1 loss, Son emphasizes the transformation within the Spurs team since then. In an interview with the TNT Sport YouTube channel, he delves into the upcoming fixture, acknowledging Newcastle’s injury concerns and the fervent support of their fans.
In April 2023, Newcastle United delivered a stunning blow to Tottenham, emerging victorious with a resounding 6-1 win under Eddie Howe’s leadership. It was a pivotal moment for Newcastle’s Champions League aspirations, leaving Tottenham reeling in defeat.
Newcastle’s performance that day was nothing short of spectacular, with an onslaught of attacks from the outset resulting in five goals within the first 21 minutes. The atmosphere at St James’ Park was electric, overwhelming Tottenham as they struggled to keep up with the relentless assault.
Such was the magnitude of the defeat that Spurs took the unprecedented step of refunding their traveling fans. It was a clear indicator of just how thoroughly Newcastle had dominated the match.