Premier League 3pm roundup: Tottenham stumble at Southampton as centurion Jamie Vardy fells Fulham
Relive all the action from the Premier League's 3pm kick-offs
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Tottenham's grip on a top-four place in the Premier League is suddenly under threat after falling to another loss on Saturday, while the fight to avoid the final relegation spot tightened as well.
Southampton's 2-1 comeback win over Tottenham extended Spurs' winless streak in the competition to four games and left both ends of the table looking more unpredictable.
Tottenham is now just three points ahead of fourth-placed Manchester United ahead of its game at Arsenal on Sunday, with the Gunners just a further point back. Sixth-placed Chelsea, meanwhile, is five points behind Spurs with two games in hand — meaning Tottenham's hold on a Champions League spot is in real peril after three losses and one draw in its last four matches.
James Ward-Prowse scored the winner for Southampton with a free kick in the 81st minute to keep Southampton two points ahead of 18th-placed Cardiff, which also earned a crucial 2-0 home victory over West Ham.
Newcastle also rallied from two goals down to beat Everton 3-2, while Brighton beat Crystal Palace 2-1 in the early game — results that mean that Newcastle in 13th is only six points ahead of Cardiff in 18th, the final relegation spot.
Fulham and Huddersfield both look doomed, though, after losing again. Last-placed Huddersfield lost 2-0 at home against Bournemouth and is now 16 points from safety with eight games to go, while Fulham remained just three points ahead in 19th after losing 3-1 at Leicester.
Relive all the live action below.
Today's 3pm results:
1500 Cardiff City 2-0 West Ham United
1500 Huddersfield 0-2 Bournemouth
1500 Leicester 3-1 Fulham
1500 Newcastle 3-2 Everton
1500 Southampton 2-1 Tottenham
GOAL! Huddersfield 0-1 Bournemouth (Wilson)
19 minutes
Callum Wilson nets his 50th goal in a Bournemouth shirt after good work from Ryan Fraser, who adds another assist to his tally. The Cherries are in control in Yorkshire.
Leicester 1-0 Fulham (Tielemans)
21 minutes
Rodgers looks on with his delight as his Leicester side take a deserved lead. James Maddison plays Jamie Vardy through, and the striker picks out Youri Tielemans in space. He slots home to put the hosts in front.
Southampton 0-0 Tottenham
22 minutes
So close! Spurs are almost in front as Christian Eriksen curls a free kick over the wall and against the cross bar. The opening goal doesn't seem far away for the visitors.
GOAL! Southampton 0-1 Tottenham (Kane)
26 minutes
And there is the goal that has seemed inevitable since the start. Alli and Kane link up superbly again and the latter finishes with typical composure. That's his 17th Premier League goal of the season.
Newcastle 0-1 Everton
30 minutes
Newcastle have a penalty at St James' Park! Rondon, through on goal, is brought down by Pickford, and the goalkeeper gets away without a red card. A big chance for the hosts to level, though.
Newcastle 0-1 Everton
31 minutes
Pickford saves Ritchie's penalty with his legs and Newcastle are denied an equaliser! Their fans will be furious that Everton's goalkeeper is still on the pitch.
GOAL! Newcastle 0-2 Everton (Richarlison)
32 minutes
Drama at Newcastle! Almost immediately after the penalty miss, Everton break and score to double their lead. Andre Gomes' cross is pushed into the path of Richarlison, who makes no mistake from close range.
Southampton 0-1 Tottenham
37 minutes
Spurs are in complete control at St Mary's. The hosts, since the goal, have dropped deeper and are offering very little in terms of attacking threat. Another goal would make things comfortable for Pochettino and his players.
Southampton 0-1 Tottenham
41 minutes
Alli continues to cause problems for a nervy Southampton defence. His movement and vision in the final third - and his telepathic understanding with Kane - has been the highlight of this first half.
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