- Newcastle goalkeeper Martin Dubravka failed to gather Heung-min Son's shot late on for the only goal
- Spurs had the best of the chances in the first half but were unable to secure an early breakthrough
- Erik Lamela hit the woodwork for the hosts while Salmon Rondon's header struck a post for the Magpies
- Newcastle remain without a win at Wembley in eight appearances dating all the way back to 1955
‘He never gives up,’ said Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino. ‘Sonny is like a battery, he just keeps going and gives you everything until he is exhausted.
In the title race or not, the pressure is applied and they can finally retreat and take a breather with no midweek game.
Pochettino gave his players two days off — to recharge batteries perhaps — before they plan for Leicester next Sunday.