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
HUGE CHANCE SPURS - POST
46: Phillips misjudges a bouncing ball, Kane is in, shot hits Meslier and then the post. Corner gathered by Meslier
DAN JAMES PUTS LEEDS IN FRONT!
44: Brilliant from Harrison who works an opening on the left and sends in a cross that James converts at the far post, fully deserve their lead
CHANCE LEEDS - SO CLOSE
41: Brilliant effort from Forshaw from 25 yards out, Lloris scrambling, ball flies just wide of the top right corner, so close
Two storming tackles from Phillips
40 Full blooded sliding tackles, either side of an equally good one from Forshaw
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