Tottenham Hotspur host Newcastle United looking to return to the Premier League's top three in the first of a trio of huge Premier League matches on Sunday. Andre Villas-Boas's side take a six match unbeaten run into their encounter with the Toon. The Magpies meanwhile were boosted by a famous win over Chelsea in their last outing and could climb back into the top half with three points at White Hart Lane. Spurs have secured progressed to the knockout stage of the Europa League with two group games to spare, leaving the Premier League as their top priority. Alan Pardew has eased some of the pressure on him thanks to that big result for Newcastle last weekend after locals were left disgruntled following a 2-1 Tyne-Wear derby loss at Sunderland. In likelihood we are set for a contest pitting two teams with fluid here, so bearing that it mind tactical battles will be essential in determining the destiny of precious Premier League points. We've picked out five head to heads for you to keep an eye on.
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