Tottenham’s Hopes of Making Champions League Hit by Loss at Leeds

Tottenham's hopes of finishing the season inside the Premier League's top four took a huge blow as they suffered a 3-1 defeat at Leeds United.

Spurs' interim boss Ryan Mason had targeted four wins to finish the season and with Leicester's surprise defeat at Newcastle on Friday, the door had just been opened for Spurs in the race to qualify for next season's Champions League.

However, they suffered an early set back when Stuart Dallas gave the hosts the lead in the 13th minute.

Tottenham cancelled out Dallas' opener to draw level in the 25th minute through Heung-Min Son, but Leeds regained the lead just before half-time as Patrick Bamford converted Ezgjan Alioski's cut-back from close range.

Spurs, who saw two Harry Kane goals correctly ruled out for offside, had chances in the second half but Illan Meslier kept out efforts from Serge Aurier and Giovani Lo Celso before substitute Rodrigo added Leeds' third to seal all three points.

Defeat is a huge blow for Spurs as they look to seal European football for next season. They stay five points behind fourth-placed Chelsea, having played a game more than most of the teams around them and with just three games remaining of their season. Meanwhile, the win sees Leeds move above Aston Villa and Arsenal into the top half of the Premier League.

May 08, 2021