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
Alert covering by Cooper sees an apparently open door slam shut on Kulusevski, who seems set to latch on to a low throughball into the right side of the area. Neither side has given up on securing three points here, which should make for an absorbing conclusion!
Tottenham Hotspur vs Leeds United
Perisic sends a searching ball from the left flank across to his wing-back colleague on the right, and Doherty's attempt to cut the ball back into the danger area is blocked behind at close range by Struijk.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Leeds United
Substitution Richarlison de Andrade Yves Bissouma
Tottenham Hotspur vs Leeds United
After a ball through by Adams, the sprightly Summerville stands up Sanchez in the Spurs area again, but his progress to the left byline is then checked when the flag goes up for offside.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Leeds United
JUST WIDE! A delicious throughball with the outside of his foot sees Richarlison play through Kulusevski down the left, but after taking a few strides towards goal, the latter plants a low shot wide of the near post!
Tottenham Hotspur vs Leeds United
Leeds continue to press forward in search of another goal, and Richarlison has to retreat to clear a corner from the right side to safety.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Leeds United
Still not up to speed since arriving as a substitute, Sanchez clips Summerville on the edge of his own box; conceding a free-kick. However, Leeds waste the subsequent set-piece opportunity, as Greenwood flips a harmless shot over the bar from around 20 yards out.
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