Tottenham Hotspur came from behind to beat Jesse Marsch’s side 4:3 on Saturday afternoon in a thrilling 7-goal encounter.
Spurs have recently been in terrible shape, barely making it out of their Champions League group while struggling to find the proper formula at home.
In addition to losing 2-0 to Nottingham Forest in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday, they have lost three of their past four matches in the top division.
However, Spurs are still in fourth place, and Antonio Conte’s team will aim to hold onto at least that position with a stronger performance going forward.
Conversely, Leeds have overcome a poor run of results to win their last two league games, moving them up to 12th place, three points clear of the relegation zone in a crowded bottom half of the table.
The team led by Jesse Marsch was defeated by Wolves in the Carabao Cup in the middle of the week as well.
Leeds United could have defeated Tottenham Hotspur this afternoon to make it three wins in a row since snapping an eight-game losing streak.
Jesse Marsch’s team in north London had a difficult task in their hands as their recent 2-1 victory over Liverpool couldn’t give them enough confidence against Spurs.
At the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium today, extraordinary circumstances were required; Leeds could not repeat their Merseyside feats, and Marsch, despite bringing on his game-changers from that match, was unable to salvage a point.
Young players Crysencio Summerville and Willy Gnonto, 21 and 19 years old, respectively, started after being omitted from the starting lineup for the midweek Carabao Cup match between Leeds United and Wolves at Molineux.
Tottenham beat Leeds United 4-3 in a thrilling game thanks to two goals from Roman Bentancur in the final 10 minutes.
In a thrilling game, Jesse Marsch’s squad had a three-goal lead three times, but Spurs rallied against their grueling fixture schedule to steal the victory.
At the 10th minute mark, Crysencio Summerville scored his fourth goal in four games to start the scoring, but Harry Kane quickly equalized.
After that, Rodrigo gave Leeds the lead back, and Ben Davies scored immediately after half-time. With 14 minutes remaining, Leeds made a comeback and believed they had won when Rodrigo’s precise finish found the far corner.
Tottenham beat Leeds United 4-3 in a thrilling game thanks to two goals from Roman Bentancur in the final 10 minutes.
In a thrilling game, Jesse Marsch’s squad had a three-goal lead three times, but Spurs rallied against their grueling fixture schedule to steal the victory.
At the 10th minute mark, Crysencio Summerville scored his fourth goal in four games to start the scoring, but Harry Kane quickly equalized.
Bentancur, who scored the game-winning goal at Bournemouth two weeks ago, was on hand to strike twice in a mesmerizing two minutes to send Spurs third and into the World Cup break on a high note.
However, Spurs still had one last push in them. Leeds, who in the dying minutes had Tyler Adams dismissed for receiving a second card, had no response.
What next for Tottenham Hotspur?
After the World Cup break, Manchester City will travel to Leeds on Wednesday, December 28 at 8:00 p.m., while Brentford hosts Tottenham on Boxing Day at 12:00 p.m.
