Mohammed Kudus registers fifth Premier League assist in Spurs dramatic draw at Newcastle

Ghana international Mohammed Kudus continued his fine form in the 2025/26 Premier League season, registering his fifth assist in Tottenham Hotspur’s dramatic 2–2 draw against Newcastle United at St. James’ Park.

Match Recap

• First Half: Both sides battled evenly, creating half-chances but failing to break the deadlock before the interval.


• 71st minute – Bruno Guimarães (Newcastle): Nick Woltemade teed up the Brazilian, who finished clinically into the bottom corner.


• 78th minute – Cristian Romero (Tottenham): Kudus delivered a pinpoint cross that eluded goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario, allowing Romero to head home his first goal of the season.


• 86th minute – Anthony Gordon (Newcastle): Restored the hosts’ lead with a composed penalty.


• 90+6th minute – Cristian Romero (Tottenham): Produced an incredible overhead kick goal to rescue a point for Spurs in stoppage time.

Kudus’ Contribution

Registered his 5th assist of the season, now joint-top in the Premier League alongside Bruno Fernandes. His delivery showcased vision and precision, underlining his growing influence in Thomas Frank’s Spurs side. The 25-year-old continues to build momentum after adapting seamlessly to life in North London.

Bigger Picture

• Spurs remain competitive in the top half of the table, with Kudus emerging as a creative spark.


• Newcastle showed resilience but were undone by Romero’s brilliance at the death.


• Kudus’ consistency strengthens his case as one of Africa’s standout performers in Europe this season.