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Premier League | Gameweek 1
Aug 11, 2018 at 12.30pm UK
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Moussa Sissoko avoids Football Association ban for alleged stamp
Tottenham Hotspur's Moussa Sissoko will not face any further action for his alleged stamp on Newcastle United's Kenedy as the officials spotted the incident at the time.
Aug 13, 20:23
Luke Amos: 'Making Tottenham Hotspur debut was a dream'
Midfielder Luke Amos admits that making his Tottenham Hotspur debut against Newcastle United in the Premier League was a "dream come true".
Aug 13, 16:26
Eric Dier hopes to 'shut up' Tottenham Hotspur critics
Eric Dier claims that Tottenham Hotspur will use "different tools" to achieve their aims for the season, having failed to strengthen during the summer transfer window.
Aug 13, 15:20
Mauricio Pochettino plays down Eric Dier, Lucas Moura injury concerns
Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino plays down concerns over the fitness of midfielders Eric Dier and Lucas Moura following his side's 2-1 win over Newcastle.
Aug 12, 22:53
Mauricio Pochettino happy with Harry Kane performance
Mauricio Pochettino says that Harry Kane is a key performer for Tottenham Hotspur, regardless of whether the striker gets on the scoresheet.
Aug 11, 19:09
Dele Alli: 'Tottenham Hotspur have got to improve'
Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Dele Alli insists that his side "have got to improve" following their 2-1 victory over Newcastle United.
Aug 11, 15:16
Mauricio Pochettino: 'I am proud of my players'
Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino declares himself "proud" of the way that his players held on for victory against Newcastle United.
Aug 11, 15:07
Rafael Benitez: 'Newcastle United deserved a draw'
Newcastle United boss Rafael Benitez insists that his side deserved "at least a draw" from their Premier League opener against Tottenham Hotspur.
Aug 11, 14:59
The Match
Match Report
Jan Vertonghen and Dele Alli score as Tottenham Hotspur claim a 2-1 win over Newcastle United at St James' Park.
Live Commentary
Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of Tottenham's 2-1 victory over Newcastle United, as the visitors kicked off their campaign in winning style.
Team News
Tottenham Hotspur forward Harry Kane is handed a start for the club's Premier League opener with Newcastle United.
Preview
Sports Mole provides predicted lineups, team news and a full preview of Newcastle United's opening Premier League match against Tottenham Hotspur.
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Mauricio Pochettino "proud" of returning Tottenham Hotspur players
Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino has no complaints about the fitness of those who returned to training earlier this week.
Aug 10, 21:29
Newcastle United boss Rafael Benitez: 'Tottenham Hotspur remain one of the best'
Newcastle United boss Rafael Benitez says that Tottenham Hotspur remain one of the best clubs in the Premier League, despite failing to make any summer signings.
Aug 10, 16:52
Harry Kane to play in Premier League opener?
Tottenham striker Harry Kane suggests that he could feature in his side's opening match of the Premier League season, despite returning to training just five days before.
Jul 22, 14:35
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| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | GD | PTS | |
| 1 | Liverpool | 16 | 12 | 3 | 1 | 37 | 16 | 21 | 39 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 17 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 37 | 19 | 18 | 35 |
| 3 | Arsenal | 17 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 34 | 16 | 18 | 33 |
| 4 | Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest | 17 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 23 | 19 | 4 | 31 |
| 5 | Bournemouth | 17 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 27 | 21 | 6 | 28 |
| 6 | Aston Villa | 17 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 26 | 26 | 0 | 28 |
| 7 | Manchester CityMan City | 17 | 8 | 3 | 6 | 29 | 25 | 4 | 27 |
| 8 | Newcastle UnitedNewcastle | 17 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 27 | 21 | 6 | 26 |
| 9 | Fulham | 17 | 6 | 7 | 4 | 24 | 22 | 2 | 25 |
| 10 | Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton | 17 | 6 | 7 | 4 | 27 | 26 | 1 | 25 |
| 11 | Tottenham HotspurSpurs | 17 | 7 | 2 | 8 | 39 | 25 | 14 | 23 |
| 12 | Brentford | 17 | 7 | 2 | 8 | 32 | 32 | 0 | 23 |
| 13 | Manchester UnitedMan Utd | 17 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 21 | 22 | -1 | 22 |
| 14 | West Ham UnitedWest Ham | 17 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 22 | 30 | -8 | 20 |
| 15 | Everton | 16 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 14 | 21 | -7 | 16 |
| 16 | Crystal Palace | 17 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 18 | 26 | -8 | 16 |
| 17 | Leicester CityLeicester | 17 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 21 | 37 | -16 | 14 |
| 18 | Wolverhampton WanderersWolves | 17 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 27 | 40 | -13 | 12 |
| 19 | Ipswich TownIpswich | 17 | 2 | 6 | 9 | 16 | 32 | -16 | 12 |
| 20 | Southampton | 17 | 1 | 3 | 13 | 11 | 36 | -25 | 6 |
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