As it happened: Leeds United 3-1 Tottenham Hotspur in Premier League

Leeds United with another excellent victory against one of the top six at Elland Road after goals from Dallas, Bamford and Rodrigo.

 

For Spurs, an abysmal display and their Champions League hopes are fading away. 

𝗙𝗨𝗟𝗟-𝗧𝗜𝗠𝗘 ⏱ Defeat at Elland Road.

⚪️ #LUFC 3-1 #THFC 🟢 pic.twitter.com/QDyMNETPey

— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) May 8, 2021

The Frenchman tips around Stuart Dallas effort for a corner. 

You have to wondered what the scoreline could have been without Hugo Lloris.

That surely the game wrapped now.

 

Spurs throw players forward, leaving space behind and that's what Raphinha exploits before sliding it across to Rodrigo who smashes home.

Rodrigo smashes past Lloris.

Patrick Bamford is replaced by Rodrigo.

 

Tanguy Ndombele also comes on from Lo Celso.

Meslier called into action again to stop Erik Lamela low effort.

Harry Kane hits the crossbar from a free-kick on the edge of the box.

Outstanding save by Meslier. 

 

Serge Aurier's cross is deflected towards goal and the Frenchman manages to tip the ball over.

Erik Lamela and Lucas Moura are coming on to replace Dele and Gareth Bale.

Klich, in acres of space, has an effort at goal but Lloris saves incredibly well again.

Raphinha replaces Tyler Roberts.

Spurs win the ball back and Lo Celso slides in Son, who puts the ball onto his left foot and lets fire, but hits the side netting.

Kane has put the ball into back of the net, but once again, the linesman flag is up. 

 

No VAR needed this time.

Spurs get us back underway!

Patrick Bamford scores his 1️⃣5️⃣the Premier League goal of the season 📈

Leeds are back in front! https://t.co/VlqOMl7pde

— Football on BT Sport (@btsportfootball) May 8, 2021

An entertaining 45 minutes at Elland Road so far. 

 

Goals from Stuart Dallas and Patrick Bamford give Leeds United a two-one lead at the break, combined with some fantastic football throughout the half.

 

Spurs just haven't got going, especially their Fab Four. Son managed to bring Spurs level and Kane thought he had given them the lead, but was disallowed despite being in line with the defender. 

Wakey, wakey Spurs defenders!

 

Some lovely play by Leeds United as Bamford is able to beat four Spurs defenders and tap home from two yards out after good play on the left-hand side.

Patrick Bamford reinstates Leeds United lead at Elland Road.

42' GGGGGGGOOAAAAALLLLLL!!! PATRICK BAMFORD!!!! YES!!! 2-1 pic.twitter.com/o0QvboEDUp

— Leeds United (@LUFC) May 8, 2021

A superb Dele Alli assist 👌

Tottenham's attacking midfielder feeds Son Heung-min through on goal, and the forward tucks the ball away 🔥 pic.twitter.com/P9hGNkDxWQ

— Football on BT Sport (@btsportfootball) May 8, 2021

Kane puts the ball into back of the net again for Spurs, but the linesman flag is straight up. 

 

VAR had a look and maintain on the onfield decision, but it was millimetres. 

Leeds United have the opportunity to re-take the lead minutes after Spurs equaliser, but Lloris tips over Jack Harrison curler. 

 

An exciting game so far at Elland Road. 

And just like that, Spurs are back level. 

 

Dele runs through the middle, as Kane dragged the defender wide and Dele picks out Son who buries his shot past the keeper. 

 

Wonderful goal. 

Son brings the scores level at Elland Road. Wonderful assist by Dele. 

WHAT A GOAL.

⚪️ #LUFC 1-1 #THFC 🟢 pic.twitter.com/C2HHjKJx1Y

— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) May 8, 2021

Sergio Reguilon nearly scores an own goal, which forces Hugo Lloris into an fantastic save but Stuart Dallas is there to fire home. 

Well deserved for Leeds. 

Stuart Dallas gives Leeds United the lead at Elland Road.

13' GGGGGGGGOOOOOAAAAALLLLLL!!! IT'S THAT MAN AGAIN!!! STUART DALLAS!!! 1-0 pic.twitter.com/p4d9eqi3L5

— Leeds United (@LUFC) May 8, 2021

A loose ball by Sergio Reguilon is picked up by Jack Harrison, who slides in Patrick Bamford and his left-footed shot is parried away by Hugo Lloris.

A slow start as the players try to get use to the wet conditions at Elland Road. 

Leeds United get us underway!

We're moments away from kick-off at Elland Road.

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The Welshman has notched five goals in two games under Ryan Mason. 

Will Bale help Spurs to an important away victory to maintain their Champions League hopes?

⚡️ GB9.#THFC ⚪️ #COYS pic.twitter.com/APTg45qvGg

— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) May 8, 2021

✊ Warm-ups underway in Leeds. #THFC ⚪️ #COYS pic.twitter.com/hpP6kkB9P2

— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) May 8, 2021

📚 𝟮𝟬𝟬 @premierleague appearances in the books!

Congrats, @ericdier 👊#THFC ⚪️ #COYS pic.twitter.com/gee5TthdvL

— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) May 8, 2021

Marcelo Biesla has named an unchanged eleven despite losing 2-0 against Brighton Hove & Albion last weekend. 

Kalvin Phillips and Raphinha are passed fit to feature in today's game, but only make the bench. 

 

Ryan Mason also names an unchanged starting eleven to the side that beat Sheffield United last Sunday. 

Consecutive League starts for the Fab Four and for Dele for the first time this season.

𝗧𝗘𝗔𝗠 𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦 ⚪️ Lloris (C), Aurier, Alderweireld, Dier, Reguilón, Højbjerg, Dele, Lo Celso, Bale, Son, Kane.#THFC ⚪️ #COYS pic.twitter.com/UsuHhA4jFr

— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) May 8, 2021

📋 An unchanged #LUFC Starting XI but Kalvin Phillips and Raphinha make the bench against Tottenham

— Leeds United (@LUFC) May 8, 2021

🌧 Anyone for a game of water polo? pic.twitter.com/GkwWeGRZLM

— Leeds United (@LUFC) May 8, 2021

⏪ Last time against Leeds...@IWC ⚪️ #COYS pic.twitter.com/VVK64ZwDAI

— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) May 7, 2021

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We will be starting live updates from around 11:00am, ahead of team news at Elland Road.

Leeds United predicted starting lineup:
Meslier; Ayling, Llorente, Cooper, Alioski; Koch; Harrison, Phillips, Roberts, Dallas; Bamford

 

Tottenham Hotspur predicted starting lineup:
Lloris; Aurier, Alderweireld, Dier, Reguilon; Lo Celso, Hojbjerg; Son, Dele, Bale; Kane

Helder Costa has been ruled out for the remainder of the season, while Adam Forshaw is also unavailable for today's game. 

 

Kalvin Phillips and Raphinha are doubts, with club not making a decision on the pair until the morning. Liam Cooper will return to the squad after serving a three-game suspension.

 

As for Spurs, Ben Davies is the only player that will be unavailable for Ryan Mason. Giovanni Lo Celso looks to have recovered from a knock he received against Sheffield United on Sunday. 

 

Dele made only his third start in the Premier League last Sunday and could be given another chance this afternoon to rekindle his form. 

Leeds United enter today's game with European football still on the line, sitting just seven points behind Liverpool in seventh. However, Marcelo Biesla's men haven't won in their last three games, but picked up two points against Liverpool and Manchester United at Elland Road.

 

Spurs will be looking to build on that emphatic 4-0 victory over Sheffield United on Sunday as they make a late charge for top four spot. Ryan Mason's side can capitalise on Leicester City losing to Newcastle United yesterday evening and a win against Leeds Utd would put Spurs just four points behind the Foxes with four games to go, including facing each other on the final game of the season.

Leeds United vs Tottenham Hotspur will be played at Elland Road, in Leeds, England. The kick-off is scheduled at 12:30 BST.

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