After wrapping up 2024 with a 2-0 win at Manchester United, Eddie Howe's side are now just three points off a top four spot having won their last four, and will face a Spurs side who have lost four of their last six at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium this weekend (kick-off 12:30pm GMT).

One of the stars of the Magpies' recent resurgence has been forward Alexander Isak, who has bagged eight goals in his last six games to earn nominations for both the EA Sports Player of the Month and the Guinness Goal of the Month awards. He was among the players training on Thursday ahead of the game, when Serena Taylor went along to bring newcastleunited.com this gallery - which also includes a snap from a United star...