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/ Michael Lintorn / 08 February 2012 / Leave a Comment 
New Newcastle number nine Papiss Cisse got off to a great start last week
Two of the most impressive teams in the country this season meet on Saturday teatime looking to continue their unlikely respective title and top-four charges...
Spurs have won only two of their last 10 games against Newcastle (W2 D2 L6), but are unbeaten in their last four and have won the last two at White Hart Lane.
Newcastle have won six times away from home at White Hart Lane, the joint-most times against any opponent on the road in Premier League history.
Tottenham have lost just one of their last 29 Premier League home games, winning nine and losing none of the last 11.
Demba Ba has now scored 16 goals in his last 16 Premier League appearances for Newcastle.
Newcastle have conceded the highest percentage of goals from set pieces (48%).
Danny Simpson has made more clearances off the goalline than any other player (5).
The Magpies have won four of their last five Premier League games (W4 L1).
Tottenham have drawn 99 games at White Hart Lane in Premier League history.
Spurs have lost just two of their last 22 Premier League matches (W15 D5 L2).
The Lilywhites have fired in more shots on target than any other side in the Premier League (155).
Tottenham have picked up fewer cards than any other side in the top flight (27 yellow, one red).
Aston Villa don't win at home, while Manchester City haven't been winning on the road of late, so something has to give at Villa Park on Sunday......
Wolves head into Sunday's Black Country derby on a high, but the statistics suggest that they will do well to claim victory over neighbours West Brom......
The Premier League's overachieving newcomers collide, with Swansea's magnificent home record giving them a clear edge......
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