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
Half time: It's half time in all of the 3pm kick offs! Spurs are in control against Southampton thanks to Harry Kane's opening goal, while at the bottom of the table Cardiff are on course for a crucial three points. Everton have a controversial 2-0 lead over Newcastle, and Bournemouth and Leicester go into the break with narrow leads.
GOAL! Leicester 1-1 Fulham (Ayite)
51 minutes
Fulham are level! Floyd Ayite, who was introduced as a half time substitute, embarks on a driving run and his deflected shot finds its way in.
Southampton 0-1 Tottenham
52 minutes
Southampton made two changes at half time: Oriol Romeu and Charlie Austin replaced Josh Sims and Shane Long. And the Saints have started the second half with more intent. Spurs remain a constant threat on the break though.
GOAL! Cardiff 2-0 West Ham (Camarasa)
52 minutes
That's a big goal for Cardiff, who will climb to 17th as things stand. Víctor Camarasa latches onto a Josh Murphy cross and converts, doubling his side's lead. It comes against the run of play, but Cardiff won't care.
Southampton 0-1 Tottenham
56 minutes
A scare for Spurs as Nathan Redmond works some space to shoot. He hits it well but can only find the side netting.
GOAL! Newcastle 1-2 Everton (Rondon)
65 minutes
Newcastle are back in the game! Top scorer Salomon Rondon links up cleverly with Ayoze Perez and slams a left-footed volley past Pickford.
GOAL! Huddersfield 0-2 Bournemouth (Fraser)
67 minutes
Bournemouth have a second at Huddersfield and that could be game over. Wilson this time turns provider for Fraser, who finishes confidently. It looks likely to be a welcome away win for the Cherries.
Southampton 0-1 Tottenham
70 minutes
Spurs should really have a second goal. Eriksen picks out Kane in space in the box, but he can't find the target, instead blazing over. Southampton will still feel they can get something from this.
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