Newcastle defender Amar Dedic earns praise after Tottenham victory

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Newcastle defender Amar Dedic earns praise after Tottenham victory
Summary

Newcastle recorded a 2-0 win over Tottenham, marking a strong start to the season under manager Mathias Jaissle. Following the result, former Newcastle defender John Anderson highlighted the individual contributions of several players, specifically praising the fitness and energy of full-back Amar Dedic. Anderson also noted the performances of debutant Nico Gonzalez, Anthony Elanga, and Yoane Wissa, suggesting their impact resembles that of new signings. Defensive efforts from Sven Botman and Malick Thiaw were also noted as a stabilizing factor for the team. With two wins and one draw from the opening three matches, the squad has maintained an unbeaten run to begin the campaign. Anderson indicated that these early performances have helped build significant confidence and belief within the group as they continue their season.

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  • Newcastle defeated Tottenham 2-0 in recent league action.
  • Amar Dedic received individual recognition for his fitness and defensive work.
  • Nico Gonzalez, Anthony Elanga, and Yoane Wissa contributed significantly to the squad's performance.
  • The team holds a record of two wins and one draw after three matches.
  • Lukas Hornicek provided key saves during the first half against Tottenham.
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  • 6:26 AMYahoo Sports'I'm getting a poster of Dedic put on my wall'
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Former Newcastle defender John Anderson has a new favourite Magpies player in Amar Dedic following the full-back's impressive start on Tyneside. After Newcastle beat Tottenham 2-0, Anderson praised a number of the individual performances from Mathias Jaissle's side. "I'm always cautious," he told BBC Radio Newcastle.

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