Anthony Elanga honors Thierry Henry with goal celebration against Spurs
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 10:20 AM
Last updated Aug 30, 2026
Anthony Elanga opened the scoring for Newcastle United in their Premier League match against Tottenham Hotspur on August 29, 2026, with a goal in the 62nd minute. He celebrated by recreating Thierry Henry’s iconic knee-slide. Newcastle went on to win the match 2-0, giving Matthias Jaissle his first league victory as manager. This marks a difficult start for Tottenham, who have failed to score or gain points in their first two league matches, a trend not seen since 1974. Elanga expressed admiration for Henry, noting his plan to replicate that celebration prior to the game.
- •Newcastle won 2-0 against Tottenham on August 29, 2026.
- •Elanga scored the first goal in the 62nd minute.
- •He replicated Thierry Henry's famous celebration.
- •Newcastle earns four points from their first two matches.
- •Tottenham remains scoreless and without points in their opening games.
- 10:20 AMYahoo Sports — Newcastle star admits goal celebration v Spurs inspired by Thierry Henry
"Anthony Elanga recreated one of Thierry Henry’s most famous North London derby celebrations after opening the scoring in their 2-0 win.Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty ImagesAnthony Elanga has admit...
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