Newcastle deny Spurs return to top four in 2-2 draw

During the match Newcastle United's Joe Willock scores their second goal - Reuters

NEWCASTLE (Reuters): Tottenham Hotspur missed the chance to move up to a provisional fourth place in the Premier League after relegation-threatened Newcastle United held them to a 2-2 draw with a late equaliser from substitute Joe Willock at St James’ Park on Sunday.

The result leaves Spurs in fifth with 49 points, two points behind fourth-placed Chelsea, but West Ham United can go above both of their London rivals and into the Champions League spots if they beat Wolverhampton Wanderers away on Monday.

It also marked the sixth time Spurs have failed to win a league game this season when they were leading at halftime.

The result left Newcastle three points above third-bottom Fulham, who lost 3-1 at Aston Villa and have played a game more.