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 vs Leeds LIVE

• 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
• Goal! Summerville gives visitors the lead after great footwork
• Goal! Kane puts Spurs back on level terms midway through first half
• Goal! Rodrigo restores Leeds’ lead just a couple of minutes before the break
• Goal! Davies pulls Spurs level for the second time after the restart
• Goal! Another from Rodrigo to put Leeds 3-2 up with 15’ to play
• Goals! Bentancur scores twice in two minutes to send Spurs ahead for the first time

Tottenham Hotspur vs Leeds United

After an entertaining first half, all hell broke loose in the second, as Spurs and Leeds freely traded goals in a wide-open encounter. Defining all that's admired about the Premier League, both sides went all-in at times, and the visitors can feel particularly unlucky to be returning north empty-handed following such a bright and brave performance. Tottenham certainly rode their luck, and are indebted to the cool finishing of unlikely match-winner Bentancur, but end their downturn in form with a spectacular pre-World Cup win.

12 November 2022 16:59

Tottenham Hotspur vs Leeds United

12 November 2022 16:58

Tottenham Hotspur vs Leeds United

FULL-TIME: TOTTENHAM 4-3 LEEDS UNITED

12 November 2022 16:54

Tottenham Hotspur vs Leeds United

12 November 2022 16:54

Tottenham Hotspur vs Leeds United

Greenwood's foul on Kane, deep inside his own half, means that Spurs can take their time on the set-piece and will surely see out a remarkable result now.

12 November 2022 16:54

Tottenham Hotspur vs Leeds United

12 November 2022 16:53

Tottenham Hotspur vs Leeds United

Midway through four indicated minutes of stoppage time, 10-man Leeds are still throwing everything at their hosts, who are now just moments away from stealing all three points.

12 November 2022 16:52

Tottenham Hotspur vs Leeds United

12 November 2022 16:52

Tottenham Hotspur vs Leeds United

12 November 2022 16:47

Tottenham Hotspur vs Leeds United

Substitution Dejan Kulusevski Lucas Rodrigues Moura da Silva

12 November 2022 16:47