Tottenham vs Leeds LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction tonight
Follow all the reaction as Antonio Conte kickstarts his Spurs tenure with a first league win
Follow all the reaction after Tottenham Hotspur beat Leeds in the Premier League.
After a narrow victory over Vitesse and a stalemate against Everton prior to the international break, Antonio Conte’s Spurs tenure truly got underway, with the head coach having had more time to embed his philosophy.
Meanwhile, Leeds are poised just above the relegation zone after a disappointing start to the campaign. Marcelo Bielsa’s side have won just two out of 12 games so far, although they did seem to slowly be building momentum before the international break. Follow all the latest reaction below, live.
Raheem Sterling on target as Man City cruise to victory over Everton
Raheem Sterling scored his first Premier League goal since August as champions Manchester City eased to a 3-0 victory over lacklustre Everton on Sunday.
Rodri added a stunning second and Bernardo Silva a late third as Pep Guardiola’s side responded to convincing victories by title rivals Chelsea and Liverpool on Saturday with a dominant display of their own.
Raheem Sterling on target as Man City cruise to victory over Everton
Rodri and Bernardo Silva also found the net as Pep Guardiola’s moved second in the Premier League
Conte on Kane
Spurs boss Antonio Conte takes charge of his second Premier League game for Tottenham today and had to field questions about the under performing Harry Kane. When asked about Kane he said:
We are talking about a world class striker, he is an important player for us. To score is a boost for him.
“I have the opportunity to know him much more. He wants to train very hard and improve. That is fantastic for me because my first task is to bring the players to another level. Many players can do this.”
Tottenham could equal their club record of four league games without a goal for the first time since 2006. Spurs have managed just nine goals in the league in 2021-22 - only Norwich have scored fewer.
At the same stage last season, Son Heung-min had scored 10 league goals and Harry Kane had eight but this season, Kane has scored just once in 10 Premier League appearances. In all competitions, he has gone five consecutive Spurs games without a goal for the first time since 2016.
Tottenham vs Leeds
The man to watch today will be Leeds forward Joe Gelhardt. He’s been steadily setting the world alight in the junior age groups and has had two decent substitute appearances for Leeds already this season.
He’s a striker keen to get into the box and isn’t afraid to throw himself about and take shots. A product of the Wigan Athletic academy before his move to Leeds he could become an influential member of this team for some time to come.
Man City 3-0 Everton: Reaction from Rodri
A delighted Rodri spoke to Sky Sports after his player of the match performance helped Man City to a 3-0 win over Everton at the Etihad Stadium. Rodri scored City’s second goal and commanded the midfield allowing City to dominate almost 80% of possession. He said:
It’s always difficult after international break. The crowd realised how good we are at this moment of the season. I think we are outstanding right now.
“Of course very happy with my goal, I don’t score many. Many times I don’t have the opportunity to shoot as I pass, but at that moment I felt it, kind of a rocket. Very happy because the goal was a beauty.
“A special day for everyone. It has not been a good time for him [Raheem Sterling] but he showed his personality today. He has been such an important player for the club the last years. We need him. I am very glad and happy for him. He deserved this. He trained so well this week.”
Tottenham vs Leeds
Tottenham have won their last four home league meetings with Leeds. This is their 100th meeting in all competitions, with Spurs ahead by 37 wins to Leeds’ 33.
Should be a good contest despite the injuries inflicted on the Leeds line-up.
Tottenham vs Leeds
Reaction from the Etihad Stadium still to come but next up Tottenham take on Leeds to close out the Premier League weekend.
Here’s a reminder of the teams:
Tottenham: Lloris; Tanganga, Dier, Davies; Emerson Royal, Hojbjerg, Winks, Reguilon; Lucas Moura, Son; Kane.
Japhet Tanganga replaces Cristian Romero in the Spurs back three and Oliver Skipp’s suspension means Harry Winks starts in midfield. Those are the only changes made by Antonio Conte
Leeds: Meslier; Dallas, Llorente, Cooper, Struijk; Phillips; James, Forshaw, Klich, Harrison; Gelhardt
Raphinha, Rodrigo, and Bamford are all injured meaning Mateusz Klich and Adam Forshaw start in midfield and 19-year-old Joe Gelhardt starts up top. Gelhardt is a promising youngster and will put in a shift for the Whites today.
The Premier League standings
That victory moves Manchester City back above Liverpool and into second place in the Premier League. They’re three points behind leaders Chelsea and look to be back in dominant form after losing to Crystal Palace a couple of fixtures ago.
Everton remain in 11th but their form will be worrying for Rafa Benitez. No wins in over a month and a Merseyside derby on the horizon. The Toffees next match against Brentford is a big one now. They need to get a result there to bring back belief in themselves if nothing else.
Man City 3 - 0 Everton
A fairly standard day out for Manchester City. Three goals scored, none conceded. Rodri and Bernardo Silva on the scoresheet in the second half to top off great performances as well. Pep Guardiola will be a happy man.
Full-time: Man City 3 - 0 Everton
90+3 mins: Manchester City cruise to another Premier League victory against a lacklustre Everton side. Raheem Sterling, Rodri and Bernardo Silva all got on the scoresheet as Pep Guardiola’s men continue their winning ways. It’s the eighth consecutive win for City over Everton and they move back to second in the Premier League.
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments