Tottenham visit St James’ Park on Wednesday night to play the defending champions Newcastle in the 4th round of the Carabao Cup.

Thomas Frank’s men were able to return to winning ways on Sunday after beating Everton 0-3, as a brace from Micky van de Ven and a late third by Pape Sarr ensured they became the first visiting team to leave the Hill Dickinson Stadium with a win.

That was quite an experimental game from Frank, but it was exactly what was needed after a short spell of disappointing football and a winless run since the international break following a 2-1 defeat to Aston Villa and a goalless draw against Monaco in the Champions League.

They beat League One side Doncaster Rovers in the third round with a comfortable 3-0 win, but were rather unlucky to draw the defending champions Newcastle United in the next round, especially with it being an away trip.

Newcastle, winners of this competition last season after famously beating Liverpool 2-1 in the final, endured a difficult start to the campaign, going nearly a month without a win.

However, Eddie Howe’s men have since steadied the ship and now find themselves 12th in the League with 12 points from...