Trip to Australia: Hotspur vs Newcastle United, the two Premier League teams will stage a passionate collision in Melbourne!

Newcastle's Kieran Trippier and Spurs' manager Ange Postecoglou have both acknowledged that the trip is not ideal after a demanding season. England manager Gareth Southgate has also expressed concern, noting that the friendly abroad could impact his preparations for Euro 2024.

Despite these concerns, both clubs see the financial benefits and the opportunity to expand their fan bases in Oceania as compelling reasons for the journey. While Tottenham will return to the UK promptly after their match in Melbourne, Newcastle will continue their Australian tour with a match against the A-League All Stars at Marvel Stadium on Friday.

Wednesday's fixture against Tottenham holds significance for Newcastle, who have won three of their last four meetings against the London side. However, Tottenham will be eager to make amends for their 4-0 defeat at St James' Park earlier in the season, having secured Europa League football with a 3-0 win over Sheffield United in their final league game.

For Postecoglou, the trip to Melbourne is a homecoming of sorts, as the Australian manager grew up in the city and began his coaching career there. Tottenham will be hoping for a better outcome at the Melbourne Cricket Ground than their previous visit in 2016, where they suffered defeats to Juventus and Atletico Madrid in friendlies under former manager Mauricio Pochettino.

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