Stuck in the infirmary for many weeks, Sven Botman made his first appearance in the Premier League this season this Saturday during Newcastle's victory over Tottenham (1-2).
Who can still stop the Magpies in England? Fifth in the Premier League, they have just surpassed Tottenham this Saturday, thanks to the achievements of Anthony Gordon (6′) and Alexander Isak (38′), who responded to Dominic Solanke (4′), teammate of Yves Bissouma in the Spurs ranks. It was Newcastle's fifth consecutive Premier League win, their best run since November 2014, as they took advantage of a listless defense to let their attackers score. Qualification for the Champions League is now in the sights.
The other attraction of the evening was Sven Botman (24), started for the first time in the Premier League since March 11, 2024. He was injured in the quarter-finals of the FA Cup during a clash with Manchester City (2-0). Victim of a rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament of the knee, he was forced to undergo surgery. The Dutchman played almost the entire match, leaving just before added time, replaced by Lloyd Kelly (86′) following pain. However, a small glitch cannot spoil the emotion of a winning comeback.
