Tottenham Hotspur were held to a 1-1 draw by Leeds United at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, leaving them just two points clear of the relegation zone with only two games remaining in the Premier League season.
Mathys Tel experienced a rollercoaster afternoon, scoring a brilliant opening goal in the 50th minute before conceding a penalty for a dangerous overhead kick that caught Ethan Ampadu. The spot-kick was awarded after a VAR review and converted by Dominic Calvert-Lewin in the 74th minute to level the score.
The result lifts West Ham’s hopes, as a win over Newcastle would see them leapfrog Spurs in the table. Tottenham now face a crucial trip to Chelsea on May 19.
In a frantic 13 minutes of added time, Leeds’ Sean Longstaff came agonizingly close to snatching victory, but Antonin Kinsky produced a stunning save, pushing the ball onto the crossbar in what could be the save of the season.
There was still time for a late penalty appeal as Lukas Nmecha challenged the returning James Maddison, but referee Jarred Gillett waved it away, with VAR upholding the decision.
Leeds, meanwhile, secured their Premier League status following West Ham’s defeat to Arsenal the previous day and played with full focus throughout.
**Player Ratings:**
**Tottenham:** Kinsky (8), Porro (7), Danso (7), Van de Ven (7), Udogie (7), Palhinha (7), Gallagher (6), Bentancur (8), Tel (8), Kolo Muani (7), Richarlison (6). Subs: Maddison (7), Bergvall (7).
**Leeds:** Darlow (7), Rodon (7), Bijol (7), Struijk (7), Justin (7), James (7), Ampadu (8), Tanaka (7), Aaronson (7), Stach (6), Calvert-Lewin (7). Subs: Gnonto (7), Nmecha (6), Bornauw (7), Longstaff (7).
**Player of the Match:** Antonin Kinsky
With manager Roberto De Zerbi constantly directing from the touchline, Spurs sparked into life midway through the first half. Tel squeezed between two defenders, forcing a deflected shot over the bar, and Palhinha followed with a close-range effort.
The breakthrough came in the 50th minute when Tel collected a cleared corner, took a touch, and curled a stunning finish into the top corner for his fourth goal of the campaign.
Spurs should have doubled their lead when Randal Kolo Muani set up Richarlison, but the Brazilian blazed over the bar. The missed chance proved costly as Leeds drew level from the spot, leaving Tottenham’s fate hanging in the balance.
