OPINION
Newcastle begin their return to the Premier League with a daunting fixture at home to Tottenham on Sunday.
The Magpies host the runners-up from last season and will be hoping to pull of an opening day shock by picking up all three points.
Manager Rafael Benitez will know his side’s home form at St James’ Park will be crucial to them avoiding relegation and a victory over Spurs would be a dream start.
The North East club managed to secure promotion back to the top flight at the first time of asking last season and won the Championship title on the final day of the campaign.
They could hand some of their summer signings a competitive debut at the weekend, with the likes of Jacob Murphy, Florian Lejeune and Mikel Merino in contention.
Meanwhile, Mauricio Pochettino’s team will be hoping to mount another Premier League title challenge and start the season in style.
This Is Futbol has highlighted three Spurs threats that Newcastle must stop if they are to gain an unlikely three points, including a 25-year-old assist king that could carve open any defence.