BAE doubt could see Pienaar debut

Steven Pienaar's work permit has come through and he is straight into the squad for the Newcastle game tomorrow.

Spurs have fresh doubts over Wilson Palacios and Benoit Assou-Ekottu who are struggling with knee injuries and will definitely be without longer term absentees Tom Huddlestone and Ledley King.

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