Former Leyton Orient defender Matt Lockwood
BBC London 94.9 at St James' Park

"Tottenham dominated possession and dictated play. The fact that Newcastle are only playing one up top means they have never really looked like scoring."

It has been a tough 45 minutes for those Newcastle fans who made the journey to St James' Park today. There is still a healthy crowd in the ground, despite the fan boycott, but they have been given another limp, directionless display from their side.

Tottenham haven't been brilliant, but they haven't had to be. Recent history suggests their sole goal will be enough to get something from this game. Another away goal will likely seal the three points.

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Erik Lamela has lots of gel in his hair, but little brains in his head as he slides in very late on Vurnon Anita and picks up a yellow card. Another man into the book for a needless challenge.

We've seen nothing of Harry Kane so far this game, but he almost doubles Spurs' lead with a shot from an angle after being found by Nacer Chadli. Tim Krul saves Newcastle from falling further behind with a smart block. Considering their recent form, that would probably have been curtains for Newcastle.

Now Paulinho - who caught Remy Cabella earlier - goes into the book for a block on a Newcastle player in midfield. The ref allowed the game to continue but went back to caution the Spurs midfielder once the home attack had gone nowhere.

Former Leyton Orient defender Matt Lockwood
BBC London 94.9 at St James' Park

"Newcastle have done well going forward for the formation they are playing. For the fact they are just sitting off and allowing Spurs to control possession they have got into the box quite a lot. Most of their balls have come to the far post though, and there haven't been any runs in there."

Ayoze Perez looks to get his side going with a curling shot from 25 yards but Michel Vorm is a big man and he jumps and collects with ease. Soon after, Kevin Friend's patience runs out and Jack Colback is booked for a foul on Jan Vertonghen - a foul born more out of frustration than malice.

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There is an air of defeat already at St James' Park. This crowd needed their team to give them something to believe in and so far they have received nothing. Tottenham look the more proactive and, with that goal under their belt, composed and confident. Newcastle haven't scored two at home in a single game since 1 January.

There have been a few moments where Kevin Friend could have reached for his pocket, but so far the referee has resisted. The latest sees Paulinho catch the heel of Remy Cabella. It won't have been pleasant for the Newcastle player but it didn't really need the Willem Dafoe Platoon-style reaction.

Former Leyton Orient defender Matt Lockwood
BBC London 94.9 at St James' Park

"A great strike by Nacer Chadli. The ball bounced just in front of Tim Krul, who didn't really have a chance. But again Newcastle found themselves with no options in attack and they gave the ball away."

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If the mood around St James' Park was grim before it is even grimmer now as Nacer Chadli is gifted possession and then allowed to make ground, find space and pick his spot with a low curling shot from 25 yards to notch up his 11th goal of the season. It is the game's one moment of quality and with a bit of luck will spark it into life.

Mark, Nottingham: Same old Spurs. Six games to go, season has fizzled out. Painful lack of quality. Big signings flatter to deceive. Yet another summer squad clear out and overhaul beckons. Depressing but predictable.

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Still plenty of empty seats at St James'. On the basis of what we have seen in the first 27 minutes, those who stayed away made a wise choice.

Former Leyton Orient defender Matt Lockwood
BBC London 94.9 at St James' Park

"They must have a full tank of petrol up there. This plane has been flying around above us for ages. The best response Newcastle fans could do would be to send a plane to fly over the Stadium of Light with a picture of the league table."

Oh, that was a chance for Spurs. Christian Eriksen breaks away and floats a cross to the edge of the box for Paulinho. He has two options: shoot or try to find Erik Lamela ahead of him. He opts for the latter and over-hits his first-time pass out of play.

This game has yet to catch fire. Christian Eriksen has the chance to create something from a free-kick but he misjudges his delivery and swings it low and way too close to the Newcastle keeper Tim Krul who gathers with ease. Unfortunately, that plane flying by is the most exciting thing to happen so far.

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Some Sunderland fans are having a laugh at the expense of their neighbours. A plane flies over St James' pulling a banner that reads "5 in a row", referring to the number of derby victories the Black Cats have registered over Newcastle. Considering their current predicament in the table, I would have thought Sunderland fans might want to be chucking stones until their safety is assured. Meanwhile, on the pitch, Remy Cabella has a shot but it takes a deflection and loses any sting, making it easy for Michel Vorm to save.

The first real shot on goal is produced by the home side as Yoan Gouffran's low cross into the box is hit first time by Ayoze Perez but saved by Michel Vorm. Nice move and much more promising from the home side.