Newcastle 2-2 Spurs, Premier League: Romero Saves Frank's Blushes At St James' Park

Newcastle twice blew the lead against Tottenham to draw 2-2 after Cristian Romero scored the second of his goals in the fifth minute of added time. Newcastle took a 1-0 lead through Bruno Guimaraes in the 71st after the home team had dominated the first half. Romero leveled with a near-post header seven minute later. Newcastle led again in the 86th when Anthony Gordon converted from the penalty spot, but the drama wasn’t over yet. Romero’s acrobatic effort stunned the home crowd and salvaged a point for Spurs to prevent its losing run being extended to four games.

Updated on: 3 December 2025 12:10 pm

Newcastle Vs Tottenham Premier League soccer-Eddie Howe

Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe reacts following the Premier League match at St James' Park, Newcastle. | Photo: Steve Welsh/PA via AP

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Newcastle Vs Tottenham Premier League soccer-Cristian Romero

Tottenham Hotspur's Cristian Romero celebrates scoring their side's second goal of the game during the Premier League match at St James' Park, Newcastle. | Photo: Steve Welsh/PA via AP

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Tottenham Hotspur's Cristian Romero, center, celebrates scoring their side's second goal of the game during the Premier League soccer match between Newcastle United v Tottenham Hotspur in Newcastle, England. | Photo: Steve Welsh/PA via AP

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Newcastle Vs Tottenham Premier League soccer-Anthony Gordon

Newcastle United's Anthony Gordon, right, celebrates scoring their side's second goal of the game during the Premier League soccer match between Newcastle United and Tottenham Hotspur in Newcastle, England. | Photo: Steve Welsh/PA via AP

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Newcastle United's Anthony Gordon, left, scores their side's second goal of the gameduring the Premier League soccer match between Newcastle United and Tottenham Hotspur in Newcastle, England. | Photo: Steve Welsh/PA via AP

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Newcastle Vs Tottenham Premier League soccer-Aaron Ramsdale

Newcastle United goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale saves a shot from Tottenham Hotspur's Kevin Danso during their English Premier League soccer match in Newcastle, England. | Photo: Steve Welsh/PA via AP

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Newcastle Vs Tottenham Premier League soccer-Bruno Guimaraes

Newcastle United's Bruno Guimaraes celebrates scoring their side's first goal of the game during their English Premier League soccer match against Tottenham in Newcastle, England. | Photo: Steve Welsh/PA via AP

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Newcastle Vs Tottenham Premier League soccer-Lucas Bergvall

Tottenham Hotspur's Lucas Bergvall, left, and Newcastle United's Harvey Barnes battle for the ball during their English Premier League soccer match in Newcastle, England. | Photo: Steve Welsh/PA via AP

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Newcastle Vs Tottenham Premier League soccer-Mohammed Kudus

Tottenham Hotspur's Mohammed Kudus, left, and Newcastle United's Lewis Hall battle for the ball during their English Premier League soccer match in Newcastle, England. | Photo: Steve Welsh/PA via AP