Tottenham Hotspur are set to face Newcastle United in the Carabao Cup’s fourth round this midweek. It is going to be a tricky game for the North Londoners given that the Toons away is one of the most difficult tests in English football, and then you take up the possible injury problems that the Lilywhites have alongside Thomas Frank’s poor record against Eddie Howe.

It is a game where almost everyone are keeping the hosts as favourites. And while it is going to be difficult, this Tottenham side does have every possibility to snatch a win, much like how they did against Everton at the weekend in the Premier League.

And we will look at a few key battles on the pitch that could decide the game either way.

Can Porro let go of his offensive nature to contain Gordon in Tottenham vs Newcastle?

Tottenham Hotspur will have a difficult test to face in Anthony Gordon. The Everton academy graduate is one of the most dangerous wide forwards on English shores. The thing is he is not only rapid but also has that directness and will to take on his man.

Every time Gordon has the ball, he is looking to exploit spaces in behind.

Ideally...