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Son Heung-min’s effort was the thirteenth time this season that he and Harry Kane have combined for a goal.
Son Heung-min scored his 100th goal for Tottenham as they won again in the Premier League against Leeds.
Spurs’ first league win since December 6 lifts them to third place in the table, while Leeds remain 11th.
While José Mourinho’s team deserved their victory, Leeds played a major role in their own downfall.
A misguided pass from goalkeeper Illan Meslier led Harry Kane to open the scoring with a penalty after Ezgjan Alioski fouled Steven Bergwijn.
Kane then became a provider, with a cross from the right that was swept by Son at the near post as the hosts doubled their lead.
While Leeds advanced at every opportunity and carved out their own chances, they were often left exposed on defense and were fortunate not to be punished more severely by Mourinho’s side.
As it stood, Toby Alderweireld’s near post header rounded the score at the start of the second half, with Meslier guilty again as he fumbled over the line.
It was a welcome result for Mourinho, who called the situation around Wednesday’s postponed game against Fulham “unprofessional” and is also likely not impressed by three of his players who violated coronavirus rules by attending a party at Christmas.
The only downside to the day for the Spurs was the firing of defender Matt Doherty in injury time for a second warning.
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Son and Kane turn the Spurs on
The problem for Spurs and Mourinho fans in recent weeks has been that you never know exactly what to expect from this Tottenham team.
There is the team that is ruthless, relentless and showed clinical efficiency during victories over Manchester clubs and their north London rivals Arsenal.
And there is the one who stuttered and at times fell back, conceding late goals that cost them points in meetings with Crystal Palace, Liverpool and Wolves.
One constant, however, is the lethal association of Kane e Son, who have now combined for 13 top flight goals this period, to equal the record set by Alan Shearer and Chris Sutton of Blackburn in 1994-95.
SAS led Kenny Dalglish’s team to the league title that span and Mourinho surely will not have privately ruled that his team could still find momentum for a title change despite having previously downplayed its chances.
Kane, who was a threat from the moment he launched a quick left foot shot over the Leeds crossbar, has now scored against all 30 teams he has faced in the Premier League.
Son, whose energy and career provided the spark for many of Tottenham’s attacks, emphasized their importance with a superb display that has now seen him contribute 17 goals in his last 14 games.
With Bergwijn failing to convert three good chances and Ben Davies also shining when well placed, his performance also underscored Tottenham’s confidence in their star forward duo.
Man of the match
Kane as Harry Kane
with an average of 7.63
- TottenhamTottenham HotspurTottenham HotspurLeedsLeeds UnitedLeeds United
Tottenham HotspurAvgTeam Number10Player NameKaneAverage Score
7.63
Squad number 7 Player name Son Heung-Min Average rating
7.52
Squad number 5 Player name Højbjerg Average rating
6.78
Squad Number 4 Player Name Alderweireld Average Rating
6.67
Squad Number 28 Player Name Ndombele Average Rating
6.44
Squad number 1 Player name Lloris Average rating
6.41
Squad number 33 Player name Davies Average rating
6.29
Squad Number 15 Player Name Dier Average Rating
6.26
Squad number 23 Player name Bergwijn Average rating
6.12
Squad number 8 Player name Winks Average rating
5.88
Squad number 17 Player name Sissoko Average rating
5.86
Squad number 27 Player name Lucas Moura Average rating
5.66
Squad number 45 Player name Carlos Vinicius Average score
5.65
Squad Number 2 Player Name Doherty Average Rating
5.26
Leeds UnitedAvgTeam Number19Player NamePablo HernándezAverage Score
6.11
Squad number 2 Player name Ayling Average rating
5.81
Squad Number 23 Player Name Phillips Average Rating
5.72
Squad Number 15 Player Name Dallas Average Rating
5.64
Squad Number 22 Player Name Harrison Average Rating
5.57
Squad number 21 Player name Struijk Average rating
5.44
Squad number 46 Player name Shackleton Average rating
5.44
Squad number 9 Player name Bamford Average rating
5.38
Squad number 43 Player name Klich Average rating
5.35
Squad Number 18 Player Name Raphinha Average Rating
5.34
Squad number 20 Player name Rodrigo Average rating
5.17
Squad Number 10 Player Name Alioski Average Rating
5.12
Squad number 7 Player name Poveda-Ocampo Average rating
5.06
Squad Number 1 Player Name Meslier Average Rating
4.77
- Lineups Match Statistics Live Text
Lineups Tottenham
- 1Lloris2DohertyReserved at 90 minutes4Alderweireld15Dier33Davies8WinksReserved at 54 minutesReplaced by Sissokoat 76’minutes5HøjbjergReserved at 85 minutes23Bergwijn28NdombeleReplaced byLucas Moura in 78 ‘minutes7Son Heung-Min10KaneReplaced by Alves Moraisat 87’ minutes
Substitutes
- 3Reguilón12Hart14Rodon17Sissoko20Alli25Tanganga27Lucas Moura30Carvalho Fernandes45Alves Morais
Leeds
- 1Meslier15Dallas2Ayling21Struijk10Alioski Replaced by Shackleton in 64’minutes23PhillipsBooked in 89 minutes18Dias Belloli20RodrigoReplaced by Hernández in 65 ‘minutes43Klich22HarrisonReplaced by Poveda-Ocampoat 61’ minutes9Bamford
Substitutes
- 7Poveda-Ocampo13Casilla17Hélder Costa19Hernández35Cresswell46Shackleton47Jenkins49Casey52Huggins
Referee: David CooteMatch StatsHome TeamTottenhamAway TeamLeedsPossessionHome36% Away64% ShotsHome20Away18 Shots on targetHome7Away5CornersHome3Away5FoulsHome15Away13Live TextPost update
Match ends, Tottenham Hotspur 3, Leeds United 0.
90 ‘+ 4’ Full time
Second Half ends, Tottenham Hotspur 3, Leeds United 0.
90 ‘+ 3’Post update
Failed attempt. Attempt missed. Patrick Bamford (Leeds United) left footed shot from the center of the box misses to the right side of the goal. Assisted by Raphinha with a cross.
90 ‘+ 2’ Exit
Matt Doherty (Tottenham Hotspur) second yellow card for a bad foul.
90 ‘+ 2’Post update
Pablo Hernández (Leeds United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
90 ‘+ 2’Post update
Foul by Matt Doherty (Tottenham Hotspur).
89 ‘Reserve
Kalvin Phillips (Leeds United) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
89’Post update
Foul by Kalvin Phillips (Leeds United).
89’Post update
Carlos Vinicius (Tottenham Hotspur) wins a free kick on the left wing.
89’Post update
Stuart Dallas (Leeds United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
89’Post update
Foul by Carlos Vinicius (Tottenham Hotspur).
87 ‘Substitution
Change at Tottenham Hotspur. Carlos Vinicius replaces Harry Kane.
85 ‘Post update
Foul by Stuart Dallas (Leeds United).
85 ‘Post update
Matt Doherty (Tottenham Hotspur) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
85 ‘Reserve
Pierre-Emile Højbjerg (Tottenham Hotspur) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
84’Post update
Pablo Hernández (Leeds United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
84’Post update
Foul by Pierre-Emile Højbjerg (Tottenham Hotspur).
83’Post update
Shot stopped brushing the left square. Patrick Bamford (Leeds United) header from the center of the box is saved in the top left corner. Assisted by Raphinha with a cross.
83’Post update
Failed attempt. Attempt missed. Pierre-Emile Højbjerg (Tottenham Hotspur) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left. Assisted by Matt Doherty.
81’Post update
Shot stopped brushing the left square. Raphinha (Leeds United) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top left corner. Assisted by Pablo Hernández.
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