Tottenham Hotspur 2 Leeds United 1 - Reaction and recap
Leeds signed off for the latest international break with a strong performance in a 1-1 draw against Leicester City at Elland Road, a game for which Patrick Bamford, Luke Ayling, Robin Koch, Junior Firpo, Jamie Shackleton and Joe Gelhardt were all out injured.
Marcelo Bielsa's Whites have since had two weeks off and return to action against Spurs in boss Antonio Conte's first home league game in charge.
United are approaching the contest sat fourth-bottom, two points clear of the dropzone, but a win would take Leeds at least 14th.
Tottenham Hotspur 2 Leeds United 1 Recap and reaction
Key Events
- 4.30pm kick-off at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
- Leeds fourth bottom, two points clear of the dropzone
- Victory would take Whites up to 14th
- Antonio Conte’s first home league game in charge of Spurs
Gelhardt taken off
87: McKinstry on for the Whites forward, fine display by Gelhardt, but it looks like it’s going to end in defeat
Chance of a break for Leeds
83: But Roberts’ pass looking for Struijk’s run is too heavy and behind for a goal kick. Roberts is at 10 and Gelhardt still upfront
Chance Leeds
74: Short corner worked to James but his curler from the edge of the box is easily saved
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