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! Southampton 1-1 Tottenham (Valery)
77 minutes
And there it is! Tottenham are punished for their profligacy. Yan Valery has his second goal in a week, converting a Stuart Armstrong cross, and Southampton are back on level terms.
GOAL! Leicester 2-1 Fulham (Vardy)
78 minutes
Vardy is played through on goal by Maddison and fires past Sergio Rico to restore Leicester's lead. Fulham will need to come behind again if they are to avoid yet another defeat here.
GOAL! Southampton 2-1 Tottenham (Ward-Prowse)
81 minutes
What a turnaround! Southampton take the lead late on through James Ward-Prowse, who curls a sublime free kick over the wall and past a helpless Hugo Lloris. Spurs are on the verge of a third defeat in four Premier League games.
GOAL! Newcastle 2-2 Everton (Perez)
81 minutes
From 2-0 down, Newcastle are back level! Fittingly, perhaps, it's a Pickford mistake that gifts the home side an equaliser. Miguel Almiron's shot is fumbled by the goalkeeper and Ayoze Perez is there to finish.
GOAL! Newcastle 3-2 Everton (Perez)
84 minutes
Incredible drama at St James' Park! Perez has his second in three minutes and Newcastle have completed an astonishing turnaround. A corner is only half cleared and the ball is lofted back into the Everton box. Rondon challenges for it, but it drops to Perez, who slams his shot into the net. The home fans are in raptures.
GOAL! Leicester 3-1 Fulham (Vardy)
86 minutes
The goals are flying in now. Vardy gets his second at the King Power after some excellent work from Harvey Barnes. Fulham look down and out now.
Southampton 2-1 Tottenham
88 minutes
Tottenham are pushing forward now, desperately searching for an equaliser. They seemed so comfortable for so long this afternoon, but Southampton have stepped up a level after the break. This would be a big three points for Ralph Hasenhuttl's side.
Southampton 2-1 Tottenham
90+1 minutes
A big chance goes begging for Spurs! An Eriksen corner finds its way through to Sissoko, but he scuffs his shot. Time is running out.
Full time: It's finished at Huddersfield, where Bournemouth have won for just the fourth time away from home this season. The Terriers are all but relegated now, while Bournemouth are comfortable in midtable.
Full time: It's game over at Southampton, too. The Saints have pulled off an impressive comeback, fighting back from a goal down to beat a Tottenham side who appeared in control of the game.
Leicester, too, have secured a welcome three points over Fulham. It's Brendan Rodgers' first win and he'll be pleased with some of his side's attacking play.
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