Good afternoon and welcome to Eurosport's live minute-by-minute text commentary of Newcastle and Tottenham. While the majority of other Premier League clubs have been splashing the cash, Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino has had to settle with what he has, while Rafa Benitez has become increasingly frustrated as the Toon Army missed out on a number of key targets. Though new faces may be scarce at St James', there should still be plenty to keep us entertained over the next couple of hours.

Premier League / Matchday 1

St James' Park / 13.08.2017

Newcastle United

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Tottenham Hotspur

D. Alli(61')
B. Davies(70')

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ByTom Adams

Updated 13/08/2017 at 14:24 GMT

45'+1

Three minutes of added time to be play at the end of the first-half.

45'

Eriksen has team mates in support, but opts to shoot from all of 30 yards. It's the wrong decision as his daisy-cutter rolls comfortably into the arms of Elliot.

43'

Tricky feet from Atsu as he dances his way past a couple of Spurs defenders, but Dembele is over to dispossess him.

41'

SAVE!

Eriksen cuts back onto his right-foot and curls an effort from 25 yards at goal. It's comfortable enough for Elliot, however.

39'

Appeals for a free-kick as Alli appears to be held back. However, play resumes and the ball is worked back to Davies. The Spurs full-back delivers a cross into the penalty area, but none of his team mates are in position to connect.

38'

Mbemba tries to dribble his way out of trouble in the Newcastle half and eventually wins a free-kick.

37'

ATTEMPTS: Newcastle 1-5 Spurs.

36'

35'

Andre Marriner spots a foul in the build-up to the resulting set-piece, and signals for a Newcastle free-kick inside their own penalty area.

34'

Walker-Peters forces a corner for Spurs. The youngster is growing in confidence.

33'

NEWCASTLE SUB

Yes, he's been taken off. Chancel Mbemba is Lejeune's replacement.

C. Mbemba

Newcastle United

Off

F. Lejeune

Newcastle United

Fouls against1

32'

Lejeune appears to have hurt his ankle - and may have to be forced off. Remember, Newcastle have already made a substitution after Paul Dummett picked up an injury.

31'

Kane is the first player of the afternoon to be booked as he charges in on Lejeune. The Newcastle man now requires treatment.

Yellow card

H. Kane

Tottenham Hotspur

Blocked Shots1

Yellow Cards1

Fouls1

30'

The resulting set-piece comes to little.

29'

A well-timed challenge from Walker-Peters on Atsu inside the penalty area and Newcastle have a corner. The youngster had to get that right, and he did.

28'

Newcastle break with Atsu showing lightning speed to charge down the right. He delivers an inviting low cross, but none of his team mates are in support.

26'

CLOSE!

Eriksen is allowed space inside the area to have a shot. It goes through the legs of Lascelle, but wide of the bottom corner. That's as close as Spurs have come thus far.

25'

Quick feet from Walker-Peters who then delivers a low cross into the home penalty area but Sissoko balloons his first-time effort well over the bar.

Mauricio Pochettino will be pleased with how Walker-Peters has started the game. He's dealt well with everything thrown at him defensively, and is providing an option in attack.

24'

23'

Handbags between Alli and Lascelles. The referee gives both players a telling off.

22'

Eriksen's delicious free-kick is delivered right into the heart of the Newcastle penalty area. Kane rises highest, but can't generate any power on his header and it's a comfortable stop for Elliot.

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