January signing Lewis Holtby makes his first start for Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League clash with Newcastle United this afternoon.

Along with Gareth Bale and Aaron Lennon, Holtby will provide support for Clint Dempsey, who leads the line for Spurs.

Emmanuel Adebayor is among the substitutes following his return from AFCON.

The Magpies' new signings, Moussa Sissoko and Yoan Gouffran, are also named in the starting lineup, with Papiss Cisse expected to provide the goals.

Tottenham Hotspur: Lloris; Walker, Dawson, Caulker, Naughton; Dembele, Parker, Lennon, Holtby, Bale; Dempsey

Newcastle: Krul; Debuchy, S Taylor, Coloccini, Santon; Cabaye, Perch, Gutierrez, Sissoko, Gouffran; Cisse