Al-Riyadh newspaper Newcastle returned to winning ways against Tottenham in the English Premier League

Bruno Guimaraes celebrates victory (AFP)

Newcastle United regained their lost winning streak in the last round of the English Premier League after a thrilling 2-1 win over their visitors Tottenham Hotspur.

At St James’ Park, Harvey Barnes scored for Newcastle in the 37th minute and Tottenham equalized through friendly fire, after home team defender Dan Bourne had scored an accidental goal against his side in the 56th minute.

Swede Alexander Isak scored the hosts’ second goal in the 78th minute to give Newcastle the three points, returning the side to victory, having missed out on a late 1-1 draw with hosts Bournemouth. .

Newcastle, who opened this season’s tournament campaign with a 1-0 win over their hosts Southampton, temporarily moved up 7 points to fourth place with the rest of the stage remaining.

On the other hand, Tottenham Hotspur, who suffered their first defeat in the tournament this season, have dropped to tenth place with 4 points.

Tottenham started this season’s competition with a 1-1 draw with hosts Leicester City before an impressive 4-0 win over visitors Everton.