Skipper Jonjo Shelvey was sent off for standing on Dele Alli as Newcastle 's return to the Premier League was ruined by Tottenham .
Second-half goals from Alli and Ben Davies ultimately did for the promoted Magpies with the visitors coasting to a 2-0 victory, but it was Shelvey's 49th-minute dismissal which opened the door after his side had scrapped their way to the break without major incident.
After Shelvey's red, there was nothing Rob Elliot could do to keep his side level nine minutes later when Eriksen picked out Alli's run into the box and the England midfielder guided the ball home.
Newcastle's hopes of a comeback were dashed with 20 minutes remaining when the ball broke to full-back Davies inside the penalty area and he slotted past the advancing Elliot, while Kane hit a post in stoppage time to spare them further punishment.
Here, we rate the players on both sides...
Newcastle
Elliot 7
One terrific save to deny Kane, did well overall and looked solid.
Manquillo 7
Fairly solid debut at right back amid a host of defensive injuries.
Lejeune 5
Went off injured 35 minutes into his debut after fierce Kane challenge.
Clark 6
Switched to left back after Dummett went off, was solid in both roles.
Dummett 5
Lasted all of eight minutes before limping off clutching his hamstring.
Shelvey 4
Sent off for a stamp on Alli, ridiculous reaction cost his team dear.
Hayden 7
A physical presence in midfield, showed signs he will be good Premier player.
Ritchie 6
Booked. Shown a yellow for nasty challenge on Alli as frustration grew.
Atsu 7
His pace was electric, ometimes even too fast for team mates to keep up.
Perez 6
Worked hard behind the front line, chasing and trying to make things happen.
Gayle 6
Fairly thankless task - especially after Shelvey’s red - up front but kept trying.
Substitutes
Lascelles, for Dummett, 8 mins, 6
Mbemba, for Lejeune, 35 mins, 6
Merino, for Gayle, 76 mins
Tottenham
Lloris 7
Made a smart save from Gayle, always solid and quick off his line.
Walker-Peters 7
Poch said last week he wasn’t ready, but proved he is. Excellent debut.
Vertonghen 6
Comfortable afternoon at the back, rarely tested and was solid.
Alderweireld 6
Looks an absolute beast, no-one fancies a challenge with him.
Davies 7
Booked. Scored and showed he can be Rose’s permanent successor.
Dier 7
Often dropped deep - maybe too deep - to get Spurs going in midfield.
Dembele 7
Drives forward with such power. Terrific all round midfielder. Good.
Sissoko 5
Started on the right, switched to the left, and got booed everywhere he went.
Alli 8
MotM. Match winner for Tottenham. His goals are priceless, always dangerous.
Eriksen 7
Always looking for openings and found one for Alli. Class act, never gives up.
Kane 6
Booked. Struggled to get involved in the first half, got better after the break and hit past late on.
Substitutes
Son, for Sissoko, 58 mins, 6
Winks for Dembele, 90