Tottenham Hotspur vs Leeds United LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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So much for taking it easy before the World Cup. A frantic and breathless encounter between Tottenham and Leeds, which swung wildly and thrillingly in both directions, ends with what is now a familiar story, as Antonio Conte’s emotionally and physically dained side dragged themselves to the finish line. This was a classic, with all the hallmarks of Tottenham’s recent run. For boxes ticked see: a slow start, a second-half comeback, and late winner scored by Rodrigo Bentancur.
The Uruguayan’s two goals in the space of two minutes did more than just turn the match around and earn Tottenham a 4-3 win, it changes the mood around Spurs heading into the World Cup. Tottenham seemed to be heading for their fourth defeat in five Premier League games and may have finished the weekend outside of the top four. Instead, when they return on Boxing Day, they will do so three points behind Manchester City and with this crazy ride still somewhat ticking on track.
We will bring you all the action and updates from today's game in the live blog below:
Tottenham Hotspur vs Leeds United
TOTTENHAM (3-4-3): Hugo Lloris; Clement Lenglet, Eric Dier, Ben Davies; Emerson, Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg, Rodrigo Bentancur, Ivan Perisic; Dejan Kulusevski, Harry Kane, Richarlison.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Leeds United
In midweek, today's visitors also exited the EFL Cup at the third round stage, as they were eliminated by Wolverhampton Wanderers at Molineux. However, after an eight-game winless run, Leeds have now won both of their last two Premier League fixtures - most recently, a dramatic 4-3 success over Bournemouth saw Jesse Marsch's men fight back from two goals down. Having also found a late winner against Liverpool at Anfield late last month, Leeds are up to 12th spot in the standings.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Leeds United
Seeking to end the first phase of the season in style, today Tottenham will aim to avoid their third successive defeat, as a lean spell continues for the North London club. Antonio Conte's side lost 2-0 to Nottingham Forest in Wednesday's EFL Cup tie, only a few days on from being beaten by Liverpool in the Premier League. Spurs have slipped to fourth in the top-flight table, while winning just two of their last seven matches all told, but have won seven of their last nine meetings with Leeds - their final opponents before the World Cup.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Leeds United
Hello and welcome to live coverage of today's Premier League clash between Tottenham and Leeds United at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium!
Tottenham vs Leeds confirmed line-ups
Tottenham XI: Lloris, Royal, Dier, Lenglet, Davies, Perisic, Bentancur, Hojbjerg, Kulusevski, Richarlison, Kane
Leeds XI: Meslier, Kristensen, Struijk, Koch, Cooper, Roca, Adams, Aaronson, Summerville, Gnonto, Rodrigo
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