Harry Kane scored twice in a comfortable victory over Nottingham Forest as Tottenham consolidated their place in the Premier League's top four and relieved some immediate pressure on manager Antonio Conte.
Liverpool's surprise defeat at Bournemouth earlier on Saturday means Spurs are six points clear of Jurgen Klopp's side in fourth and seven points above Newcastle, who have played three games fewer.
Kane broke the deadlock with a trademark header from Pedro Porro's delivery before netting his 20th league goal of the season from the penalty spot following Joe Worrall's foul on Richarlison.
The Brazil international - restored to the starting line-up after appearing to criticise Conte following Wednesday's goalless draw with AC Milan - thought he had given Spurs the lead after just three minutes, but the video assistant referee disallowed the goal for offside.