John Barnes states his prediction for Tottenham v Newcastle

“They scored in the last 10 minutes and it was a bit frustrating for us but we have worked hard and we want to win the second leg”.

Tottenham, who have not lost in the Premier League since the season’s first day at Old Trafford, are just three points off a Champions League spot and six behind surprise leaders Leicester.

Lamela has taken time to settle after his £26m move from Roma in 2013 but impressed against Monaco on Thursday evening with a first-half treble.

“It is true that today he is more confident and looks a different player from two years ago”, said Pochettino.

Pochettino added: “Always it is tough, it was a tough decision when we played against Qarabag and now it’s tough again”.

None of the last 18 league games between these two sides at White Hart Lane have resulted in a draw, but there are odds of 7/2 (4.50) available on them cancelling each other out on this occasion.

Although Stephan El Shaarawy reduced the arrears for Monaco in the 61st minute, Tom Carroll scored 16 minutes later to reclaim Spurs’ three-goal lead.

Club legend Ossie Ardiles has praised Tottenham’s work ethic under compatriot Mauricio Pochettino, and backed Erik Lamela to build on his impressive Europa League display against Monaco.

“Physically, it [the injury] gets better”, he said at a media conference on Wednesday. “He creates chances and he’s an important player for us”.

Nabil Bentaleb, Ryan Mason and Nacer Chadli are all sidelined.

Fans are concerned their star striker could suffer burnout and Spurs boss Pochettino admits he is contemplating finally giving Kane a rest. This side has a lot of attacking talent and they will have what it takes to score goals.

Tottenham were always in control of the game in what was a clinical performance by the North Londoners and the Spurs manager was understandably proud of his team after a professional display.

“It is a good opportunity to finish first and win the group”.

Spurs were held to a 1-1 draw by Monaco the first time the sides met this season.

He wrapped up his hat-trick and made it five goals from five games in this competition eight minutes before half-time when Son exemplified Tottenham’s high-pressing game and fed Lamela to fire high past Subasic.

Tottenham host AS Monaco knowing a point will see them finish top of Group J.

However, then surely Spurs will be going all out for the win on Sunday to try and push on to another level.