Newcastle United v Tottenham Hotspur: match preview

Mauricio Pochettino has become the first Premier League manager to blame Brexit for an underwhelming transfer window – Pochettino claims it has added to the cost of the club’s new ground – and Newcastle fans are planning protests against the owner, Mike Ashley, outside St James’ Park before kick-off. So far so vexing but Jonjo Shelvey trusts events on the pitch will prove less complicated. Rafael Benítez’s key midfielder hopes to atone for last year’s sending off in the opening fixture against the same opponents by undoing Tottenham. Louise Taylor

Saturday 12.30pm Sky Sports Premier League

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