Leeds vs Tottenham LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction today
Relive all the action as Spurs dominate Leeds for a huge win
Harry Kane produced a masterclass as Tottenham gave their Champions League hopes a shot in the arm and put Leeds further into the relegation mire with a dominant 4-0 win in this Premier League clash.
Leeds fell apart early on in front of an expectant Elland Road crowd, conceding twice inside 15 minutes as goals from Matt Doherty and Dejan Kulusevski put Spurs in the driving seat.
Kane volleyed home a third in the 27th minute - making Leeds only the second side in Premier League history to concede three or more goals in five consecutive matches in the competition, after Sunderland in November 2005 - and Son Heung-min completed the rout late on following a brilliant Kane assist.
A midweek defeat to Burnley had left a frustrated Antonio Conte questioning his Tottenham future, although he later rowed back on his post-match comments and attributed them to passion in the heat of the moment after a disappointing loss.
This was the perfect bounce-back performance for Spurs, who leapfrogged Wolves into seventh in the table but Leeds have now conceded 14 goals in their last three matches and appear to be staring down the barrel of a return to the Championship unless they can quickly turn things round.
Relive all the action from Elland Road below:
Half-time: Everton 0 - 0 Man City
45+2 mins: Nothing to separate the teams at half-time. Everton have impressed during those opening 45 minutes and they’ve worried Manchester City a few times. For their part Pep Guardiola’s men felt a little flat. He’ll be having words for them during the break.
Everton 0 - 0 Man City
45 mins: Richarlison goes to ground under pressure from Rodri and Everton win a free kick just outside the box. It’s about 25-yards out from goal on the inside right side of the pitch. Anthony Gordon stands over the set piece and goes for goal. He smokes it well and lands his effort on top of the crossbar!
Two minutes of added time to play in the first half.
Everton 0 - 0 Man City
42 mins: I wonder what Pep Guardiola is thinking right now. Man City have seen more of the ball but they are controlling the match to their usual standards. Everton have been sharp, intent, and physical - especially in the middle of the pitch - which seems to have upset City’s rhythm.
Everton 0 - 0 Man City
39 mins: Man City press high up the pitch with Ruben Dias feeding it down the left side for Joao Cancelo. He cuts into the box and slots the ball to the byline for Phil Foden. It looks as though Foden’s run in behind Coleman is enough for him to keep the ball in play but his controlling touch just knocks the ball out of play.
Everton 0 - 0 Man City
36 mins: Almost! Michael Keane gives the ball to Allan in his own half and the Everton midfielder turns to play the ball up to Iwobi. Iwobi threads a forward pass in between the Man City defence as Gordon sprints through the lines. John Stones sweeps across and throws himself at the ball, getting there just in time to stop Gordon having a free run at goal.
Everton 0 - 0 Man City
33 mins: Chance! This is a good game. Kenny knocks the ball into the box and a deflection loops it up to Iwobi who tries to win it in the air under pressure. The ball comes loose and drops kindly for Richarlison who whips a snapshot at goal but sends it straight into the hands of Ederson!
Everton 0 - 0 Man City
30 mins: Close! A Man City throw in comes to Rodri who is immmediately pounced on by Allan. He nicks the ball and drives it up to the box before slipping Jonjoe Kenny into the left side of the area. Kenny collects the ball and goes for goal but only manages to blast it into the side-netting.
Everton 0 - 0 Man City
27 mins: Iwobi receives the ball on the right wing and is helped out by Allan. He takes the ball into the box and tries to weave away from Cancelo. The left-back sticks with him and Allan goes down under minimal contact. Everton want a penalty but the referee says no and the crowd aren’t happy.
The ball is given to Illkay Gundogan who’s cleaned out from behind by Donny van de Beek.
Everton 0 - 0 Man City
24 mins: Good pressure from Gordon wins the ball back for Everton. He passes it up to Richarlison who then lays it off to Doucoure. Doucoure sends Iwobi sprinting down the right wing but there’s no-one in the box and he’s forced to retreat.
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