Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi believes the officials “suffered the pressure” following VAR controversy in the West Ham-Arsenal game after Spurs dropped crucial points against Leeds in the battle for Premier League survival.
De Zebri felt the referee Jarred Gillet was “not calm” during the 1-1 draw at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, which featured yet more drama a day after West Ham saw a last-minute equaliser ruled out in the “biggest decision in VAR history”.
After giving Spurs the lead with a fine finish, Mathys Tel’s attempted overhead kick clearance struck Leeds captain Ethan Ampadu in the face, with Dominic Calvert-Lewin scoring from the spot. Then, in the 13th minute of stoppage time, James Maddison went down in the box but VAR deemed Lukas Nmecha played the ball.
“I think they were not calm today, maybe they suffered the pressure of yesterday's Arsenal game,” De Zerbi said when asked about the decisions from the officials. “For sure we suffered the pressure today. We didn't play with passion with the ball, too frenetic but also the referee was not calm today.”
Spurs were bidding to move four points clear of West Ham with two games to go, but are now just two points clear of the Hammers ahead of their final two games of the season: an away trip to Chelsea and a home game against Everton on the final day. West Ham, meanwhile, go to Newcastle and then host Leeds.
Tottenham v Leeds - live updates
- Tottenham draw with Leeds in an incident-filled clash in the Premier League relegation battle
- Roberto De Zerbi questions officiating after controversial VAR decisions
- Leeds reveal Ampadu’s injury after Tel's 'crazy' overhead kick concedes penalty
- Leeds' Nmecha 'played the ball' in last-minute Tottenham penalty claim
- 'Save of the season!': Could Kinsky rescue Tottenham from relegation?
- Spurs sit 17th, two points above West Ham, with two games each to play
James Maddison sends message to Tottenham fans after making long-awaited return from injury hell
13:23 , Jamie BraidwoodJames Maddison has declared himself ready to tackle Tottenham’s precarious Premier League position head-on, as he aims to help the club avoid relegation after a "season to forget".
James Maddison sends message to Tottenham fans after making long-awaited return
Tottenham have 80 per cent chance of staying up
11:10 , Jamie BraidwoodAccording to Opta, Tottenham’s survival chances now stand at 80.46%, compared to West Ham’s 19.54%.
Tottenham are two points clear of West Ham, with a superior goal difference, with two games to go.
Tottenham's winless run at home stretches to 10 games
10:30 , Jamie BraidwoodAfter last night’s draw with Leeds, who were already safe before a ball was kicked, Tottenham have now failed to win any of their last 10 home Premier League games. It’s their longest winless run at home since 1994.
Imagine a situation where they need to beat Everton at home on the final day to stay up?
'It's a big final for us': Van de Ven on Chelsea battle
09:51 , Jamie BraidwoodMicky van de Ven on facing Chelsea in fight for survival.
“It’s going to be a tough game, Chelsea away, London derby, away at Stamford Bridge. it’s always really difficult. We just need to do what we need to do. Follow the gaffer. Mentally be strong because it’s a big final for us and everything can happen after that game obviously. We need to be mentally focused, train hard until the game and let’s see what’s going to happen.”
Leeds are safe but will keep on fighting
09:10 , Jamie Braidwood“We have played an unbelievable season, with an amazing outcome,” said Daniel Farke. “It says a lot about this team to already be on this amount of points and safe with three games to go, it is massive. We will fight until the end for each and every point.”
That could be crucial, as Leeds go to West Ham on the final day.
Chelsea v Tottenham, Battle of the Bridge: Part II
08:41 , Jamie BraidwoodTen years on from the Battle of the Bridge, the infamous night at Stamford Bridge where Chelsea denied Tottenham the title in an tempered game, Spurs will go to their London rivals on Tuesday bidding to claim the win that secures their Premier League status.
Depending on West Ham’s result at Newcastle on Sunday, Spurs could confirm their survival with a win or draw. Or, if West Ham win at St James’, Tottenham may find themselves heading to Stamford Bridge needing to win to get out of the bottom three...
It should be fiery.
Is relegation battle going down to the final day? De Zerbi expects so
08:21 , Jamie BraidwoodIf West Ham beat Newcastle on Sunday, it will pile the pressure on Tottenham ahead of a meeting with Chelsea in midweek. Equally, though, a defeat at St James’ Park would allow Spurs to secure safety with a game to spare.
“I think we are in the right way,” De Zerbi said. “It will be tough until the last minute against Everton, for sure.
“But after the Sunderland game, it was a difficult to imagine ourselves before the last two games to stay up two points of West Ham.
“I remember very well the game in Sunderland was my first game and we can’t forget what was the situation just 15 days ago. We can’t forget after four games in a row we made eight points.
“And West Ham they have to also play Leeds at home. I think Leeds they will play like today with the same spirit, with the same qualities.”
Spurs draw offers West Ham lifeline in relegation fight
08:06 , Jamie BraidwoodTottenham Hotspur
Position: 17th | Played: 36 | Points: 38 | GD: -9
Remaining fixtures:
- 19 May - Chelsea (A)
- 24 May - Everton (H)
West Ham United
Position: 18th | Played: 36 | Points: 36 | GD: -20
Remaining fixtures:
- 17 May - Newcastle (A)
- 24 May - Leeds (H)
'Save of the season!': Will Kinsky rescue Tottenham from relegation?
07:53 , Jamie BraidwoodTottenham goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky could have a remarkable redemption this season after his save rescued a point for Spurs by denying Sean Longstaff at the death.
Kinsky, humiliated by Igor Tudor in the defeat at Atletico Madrid, made a stunning reflex stop to tip Longstaff’s near-post shot onto the bar in stoppage time.
“The save from Kinsky onto the bar from Longstaff is one of the saves of the season,” Jamie Carragher said on Sky Sports.
"The two saves he made, one in the first half, one in the second half, have made sure his team has got what could be a vital point.
"The only save that I can think that made me go 'Wow' was Jordan Pickford at Newcastle. That is certainly up there.”
Nmecha 'played the ball' in last-minute Tottenham penalty claim
07:49 , Jamie BraidwoodRoberto De Zerbi did not want to be drawn on another late penalty incident after the returning James Maddison went down in the box under the challenge of Leeds defender Lukas Nmecha.
The incident was checked by VAR and quickly waved away.
The Premier League Match Centre said: “The referee’s call of no penalty to Tottenham Hotspur was checked and confirmed by VAR – with it deemed that Nmecha played the ball.”
De Zerbi did praise Maddison’s impact as the midfielder made his first competitive appearance in 12 months following injury. “Great news for us. He is a different player as a quality, as a guy and he will be I hope crucial for us,” De Zerbi said.
Roberto De Zerbi backs Mathys Tel after conceding second-half penalty
07:43 , Jamie BraidwoodRoberto De Zerbi said he would support Mathys Tel with a “kiss and a hug” after the Tottenham forward conceded a penalty with a high foot. Having scored a sensational opening goal, Tel went from hero to zero when he caught Ethan Ampadu while attempting an overhead kick.
But the young winger will be needed if Tottenham are to get themselves out of relegation trouble, and De Zerbi said: “A big hug and a big kiss. Nothing more because he is a young player, he is a big talent and he score a great goal.
“He made a mistake for the experience because he has not the right experience and he has not played too many games in his career and we have to accept, but I am proud and I am happy for the mentality we show.”
Leeds reveal Ampadu’s injury after Tel's 'crazy' overhead kick
07:38 , Jamie BraidwoodLeeds have posted a picture revealing a small cut to Ethan Ampadu’s head after the captain was caught by Mathys Tel’s high foot in the incident that led to the visitors receiving a second-half penalty.
Although accidental, Tel was ruled to have committed a foul on Ampadu due to the high foot. On Sky Sports, Jamie Carragher said it was a “crazy decision” to attempt the overhead kick.
"De Zerbi will be furious - but he's got to remember he's a young attacking player who has actually made a massive difference to Spurs right now.
"He came off the bench at Wolves, got the corner and the winning goal. He set up the second goal at Villa, and he scored the goal tonight.
"He needs him, because they haven't got players with injuries but there's a player there. We've seen that in the last couple of games.”
“Doesn’t touch him” 🫠 pic.twitter.com/wDhvjq8eid
— Leeds United (@LUFC) May 11, 2026
Roberto De Zerbi feels officials 'suffered the pressure' of West Ham-Arsenal controversy
07:34 , Jamie BraidwoodRoberto De Zerbi on the match officials following his side’s 1-1 draw against Leeds.
“The first minute until the end of the game the referee went to me, ‘if you go out, yellow card,’ and I think they were not calm today. Maybe they suffered the pressure of yesterday the West Ham-Arsenal game and VAR.
"For sure we suffered the pressure today. We didn't play with passion with the ball, too frenetic but also the referee was not calm today.”
The Mathys Tel moment of madness that could cost Tottenham in Premier League relegation battle
07:10 , Miguel DelaneyHaving provided a sublime opener, Tel’s foolish attempt at an overhead kick in his own box cost Spurs two points.
The Tel moment of madness that could cost Tottenham in relegation battle
Crucial moments in Tottenham 1-1 Leeds
06:30 , Flo CliffordA stunning strike from Mathys Tel! 🚀 pic.twitter.com/gxer0YPxbG
— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) May 11, 2026
Leeds have a penalty after Tel is deemed to have fouled Ampadu in the box! pic.twitter.com/RizEKPVAFj
— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) May 11, 2026
Dominic Calvert-Lewin makes no mistake from the penalty spot! 🎯 pic.twitter.com/UepZ7aYAgJ
— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) May 11, 2026
What a save from Kinsky?! 🤯 pic.twitter.com/H2EelIT1L9
— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) May 11, 2026
Micky Van de Ven tells Sky Sports:
06:00 , Flo Clifford“Nothing happened before the penalty; they didn't create. Then the game changes a little bit.
“It is unfortunate that these things happen in these moments. We want to keep pushing forward but it is little set backs.
“It was tough and we could react better. We kept pushing but it was too [rushed], we wanted to go forward too quickly.”
Daniel Farke tells Sky Sports:
05:00 , Flo Clifford”In a difficult away game, with Tottenham having back-to-back wins, we had a difficult week with having players out and playing some players out of position.
“Going 1-0 down it can be very difficult, and sometimes you can crumble. But we stepped up and fully deserved to equalise, and were pretty close to turning the game around to win it.
“It says a lot about the mentality and character of my team, especially with many players missing and Pascal Struijk during the game.”
Roberto De Zerbi on Mathys Tel:
04:00 , Flo Clifford“He is young and is a talent. I will kiss him and hug him. He doesn't need too many words.
“He was sorry for the mistake, it can happen to a young player.”
Roberto De Zerbi on penalty calls:
03:00 , Flo Clifford“I don't know. I think the referee was not in the right condition today.
“Maybe he was not so calm. Nothing for the result, I didn't see the situation of Maddison. Yesterday, the polemic, in West Ham vs Arsenal, it was tough for everyone. Maybe for the referee as well.
“I don't want to speak about the Maddison penalty, I didn't see enough.”
Premier League relegation battle: Remaining fixtures for Tottenham and West Ham
02:00 , Flo CliffordHere’s a reminder of what comes next for both Tottenham and West Ham. Still all to play for.
Premier League Match Centre shares penalty decisions
01:00 , Flo Clifford#TOTLEE – 69’ VAR OVERTURN
— Premier League Match Centre (@PLMatchCentre) May 11, 2026
After VAR review, the referee overturned the original decision of no penalty to Leeds.
Referee announcement: “After review, Tottenham number 11 commits a foul on the Leeds attacker. The final decision is penalty kick.”
#TOTLEE – 90+13’
— Premier League Match Centre (@PLMatchCentre) May 11, 2026
The referee’s call of no penalty to Tottenham Hotspur was checked and confirmed by VAR – with it deemed that Nmecha played the ball.
Roberto De Zerbi tells Sky Sports:
Tuesday 12 May 2026 00:30 , Flo Clifford“We deserve to stay up and we fight until the end. When you fight relegation, you need to stay strong not with the legs but with the head.”
Roberto De Zerbi tells Sky Sports:
Tuesday 12 May 2026 00:15 , Flo Clifford“I am sorry for the penalty we conceded because Mathys Tel scored a great goal. He is very young and it is not a problem for me. I am happy for the attitude and mentality.
“We didn't play well but fighting relegation is like this, you cannot play all games calm. We have to improve and change the habits, fighting relegation is different to fighting for Champions League.”
Roberto De Zerbi tells Sky Sports:
Monday 11 May 2026 23:43 , Flo Clifford“We play a good game, not great but there was big pressure. We didn't play calm.
“We wanted to win immediately. In the end, I think we have to fight until the end of the season. Leeds played a good game.
“We hope they play like this against West Ham because it is right like this.”
The Mathys Tel moment of madness that could cost Tottenham in Premier League relegation battle
Monday 11 May 2026 23:30 , Flo CliffordHere’s Miguel Delaney’s report from the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
The Tel moment of madness that could cost Tottenham in relegation battle
Daniel Farke tells Sky Sports:
Monday 11 May 2026 23:15 , Flo Clifford“Very proud. Becomes sometimes there are games you don’t just win with your football quality but you have to show steel. Once you go 1-0 down, it can be very difficult and sometimes you can crumble. Not us.
“We stood up, we deserved to equalise and we were close to winning it. It says a lot about our character and our team, we showed great resilience against all adversity and we were unlucky not to win it in the end.
“We could have been a bit brave in the first half. We played too many long balls. I reminded them at half time to be a bit braver and stick to out principles, and second half was way better in many aspects.”
Daniel Farke on Maddison's penalty shout:
Monday 11 May 2026 23:00 , Flo Clifford“I didn’t have the chance to watch it back. James was my player when he was pretty young at Norwich, he can influence a game, he’s unbelievably smart in the box, knows what he has to do to win something for his team. Perhaps it was a bit light that he went down, but I haven’t seen it back. It was reviewed anyhow.”
Roberto De Zerbi on penalty calls:
Monday 11 May 2026 22:55 , Flo CliffordRoberto De Zerbi has questioned whether referee Jarred Gillett was in the right “condition” today post-match – although insisted he hadn’t seen the James Maddison incident again after Tottenham were denied a penalty in stoppage time.
"I don't know. I think the referee was not in the right condition today,” De Zerbi told Sky Sports. “Maybe he was not so calm. Nothing for the result, I didn't see the situation of Maddison. Yesterday, in West Ham vs Arsenal, it was tough for everyone. Maybe for the referee as well.
"I don't want to speak about the Maddison penalty, I didn't see it. We deserve to stay up and we fight until the end. When you fight relegation, you need to stay strong not with the legs but with the head."
Tottenham 1-1 Leeds
Monday 11 May 2026 22:45 , Flo CliffordSky Sports replay Tel’s wild miskicked challenge on Ampadu and answer any questions around the intensity of the foul, with clear stud marks and redness across Ampadu’s forehead. This is right after Calvert-Lewin scored the resulting penalty.
Relegation battle continues
Monday 11 May 2026 22:35 , Flo CliffordTwo games to play, two points separating the two sides at risk. Spurs do have a vastly superior goal difference, however.
If West Ham beat Newcastle on Saturday, Spurs will be into the drop zone. Tottenham then play Chelsea away on Tuesday, with no love lost between those sides. Box office stuff.
Spurs gain a point but still can't win at home
Monday 11 May 2026 22:30 , Flo CliffordThis is the first time Spurs have gone unbeaten in consecutive home games this season, a mind-boggling stat. They’ve only won two in 18.
Kinsky's redemption arc continues
Monday 11 May 2026 22:23 , Flo CliffordKinsky has been trusted by De Zerbi since coming in and may have made a save which kept his side in the Premier League with that late, late reflex save, flinging an arm up and sending the ball against the underside of the crossbar and out. To add to his excellent first-half save from Rodon too, clawing the ball out from the goal-line.
VAR drama continues
Monday 11 May 2026 22:19 , Flo CliffordAnd again VAR will dominate the headlines. Was it harsh to award a penalty to Leeds for Tel’s daft overhead kick? Should Nmecha’s late challenge on Maddison in the box have been penalised? Let the arguments commence.
Relegation battle hots up
Monday 11 May 2026 22:14 , Flo CliffordSo this relegation battle continues to go right down to the wire. Spurs face Chelsea away and Everton at home in their final two fixtures.
West Ham face Newcastle away and Leeds at home.
FULL-TIME! Tottenham 1-1 Leeds
Monday 11 May 2026 22:11 , Flo CliffordMaddison soaks in his reception and waves to the crowd, having made his first appearance in a year and 10 days. He nearly won a penalty, too. He looks very emotional as he heads down the tunnel.
Spurs are now up to 38 points - enough for safety in the last 15 years - and two points clear of West Ham in 18th.
FULL-TIME! Tottenham 1-1 Leeds
Monday 11 May 2026 22:07 , Flo Clifford‘90+15: Maddison sends it in. It bounces around. Maddison goes down... and the boos ring out at the full-time whistle!
The points are shared. Spurs remain in very real danger.
Tottenham 1-1 Leeds
Monday 11 May 2026 22:06 , Flo Clifford‘90+15: Nmecha heads it out for yet another Spurs corner. Time running out.
Tottenham 1-1 Leeds
Monday 11 May 2026 22:06 , Flo Clifford‘90+15: Richarlison swings but Rodon makes the crucial block! Time for another Spurs corner...
NO PENALTY! Tottenham 1-1 Leeds
Monday 11 May 2026 22:05 , Flo Clifford‘90+14: VAR deem there to be enough of a touch on the ball. Well, that’ll be dissected for hours...
The resulting corner is re-swung in by Gallagher, but Leeds get it clear.
PENALTY?! Tottenham 1-1 Leeds
Monday 11 May 2026 22:05 , Flo Clifford‘90+13: You couldn’t write it! Nmecha catches Maddison, doesn’t look to get the ball, and VAR are checking for a penalty!
Tottenham 1-1 Leeds
Monday 11 May 2026 22:04 , Flo Clifford‘90+12: Spurs have a throw-in. Danso gets it into the mixer... Calvert-Lewin knocks it down, Palhinha swings, and Spurs have a corner. There are some appeals for handball on Calvert-Lewin, but nothing doing.
Tottenham 1-1 Leeds
Monday 11 May 2026 22:02 , Flo Clifford‘90+10: A Leeds free-kick floats into the box and Danso and Rodon clash heads going for it. They both seem okay.
Tottenham 1-1 Leeds
Monday 11 May 2026 22:01 , Flo Clifford‘90+9: That hit the underside of the crossbar and somehow went out! Kinsky may very well have just saved the day. Leeds keep pushing.
Longstaff is at the far post again but pokes a volley well wide.
SAVE! Tottenham 1-1 Leeds
Monday 11 May 2026 22:00 , Flo Clifford‘90+8: Justin threads the ball through his man’s legs and Longstaff charges in at the near post - it’s a powerful strike but Kinsky makes a superb reflex save, onto the crossbar and away!
Tottenham 1-1 Leeds
Monday 11 May 2026 21:59 , Flo Clifford‘90+7: Spurs push again. Bijol glances away Danso’s cross. Gallagher drives in but is closed down by multiple defenders. Gnonto makes the foul to end that particular move.
Tottenham 1-1 Leeds
Monday 11 May 2026 21:58 , Flo Clifford‘90+6: Maddison is certainly enjoying himself out there and making himself busy. He takes another corner... Nmecha gets a powerful header to it. Great clearance.
Tottenham 1-1 Leeds
Monday 11 May 2026 21:57 , Flo Clifford‘90+5: Darlow punts away the ball. The home fans have found their voice again now.
Ampadu barges Maddison to the deck, and Tottenham have a free-kick. Porro’s delivery is rubbish.
De Zerbi gets a yellow for coming onto the pitch and protesting the lack of card for that particular challenge.
Tottenham 1-1 Leeds
Monday 11 May 2026 21:55 , Flo Clifford‘90+4: Leeds have conceded the joint-most goals in added time this season, eight, so this will be extra nervy.
Longstaff comes on for Tanaka.
Tottenham 1-1 Leeds
Monday 11 May 2026 21:54 , Flo Clifford‘90+2: Maddison takes the corner, Palhinha gets a touch but Calvert-Lewin goes for the spectacular to clear. It hangs around the Spurs box, though, and Bergvall sends a tame effort over the bar.
Tottenham 1-1 Leeds
Monday 11 May 2026 21:53 , Flo Clifford‘90+2: Those 13 added minutes aren’t doing anyone’s nerves any favour. Porro whips in a corner, it’s worked to Maddison outside the box, but his looping attempt is punched away by Darlow.
Spurs win a corner. Little bit of pressure now.
Tottenham 1-1 Leeds
Monday 11 May 2026 21:52 , Flo Clifford‘90: There will be THIRTEEN minutes added on.
Tottenham 1-1 Leeds
Monday 11 May 2026 21:51 , Flo Clifford‘89: Leeds have looked by far the better team since Calvert-Lewin’s equaliser. Spurs are struggling to string passes together.
Tottenham 1-1 Leeds
Monday 11 May 2026 21:50 , Flo Clifford‘88: Van de Ven protests being penalised for handball after he picks up the ball while on the ground after a challenge. This is all getting quite scrappy.
Tottenham 1-1 Leeds
Monday 11 May 2026 21:47 , Flo Clifford‘85: It’s all gone a bit flat... until a huge roar for James Maddison, who is coming on for the first time in more than a year. Hugs all round as he replaces Tel.
Spence also comes on, for Udogie.
Tottenham 1-1 Leeds
Monday 11 May 2026 21:45 , Flo Clifford‘82: A flurry of bookings. Rodon gets a yellow for a challenge on Tel, then Justin and Porro clash and Justin clings onto him, bizarrely, as he goes down, resulting in a rather, uhh, tender injury. Porro gets a yellow for the initial foul.
Tottenham 1-1 Leeds
Monday 11 May 2026 21:43 , Flo Clifford‘81: Leeds are well on top now. Van de Ven slides in to stop Nmecha in his tracks, with Kinsky also chasing down and leaving space behind him. Great challenge.
Bentancur comes off, replaced by Bergvall.
Tottenham 1-1 Leeds
Monday 11 May 2026 21:38 , Flo Clifford‘75: So having been provisionally four points clear of the dreaded red line, Spurs are now down to two.
Palhinha makes a vital interception after a Calvert-Lewin flick-on in the box, and Kinsky collects. The home support are desperately cheering their side on here. A hugely significant quarter of an hour left.
GOAL! Tottenham 1-1 Leeds
Monday 11 May 2026 21:35 , Flo Clifford‘74: Calvert-Lewin steps up to the spot. He’s scored eight of his 10 Premier League penalties... now nine of 11!
He lashes it into the top left corner! Level at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium!
PENALTY! Tottenham 1-0 Leeds
Monday 11 May 2026 21:34 , Flo Clifford‘72: Gillett explains his decision: Tel commits the foul, and Leeds have a penalty!
Tel has gone from hero to zero very quickly.
Tottenham 1-0 Leeds
Monday 11 May 2026 21:33 , Flo Clifford‘72: Ampadu gets the ball first before taking a boot to the head.
Quite a lengthy delay here...
PENALTY CHECK! Tottenham 1-0 Leeds
Monday 11 May 2026 21:32 , Flo Clifford‘70: Tel obviously didn’t see him coming, but it was certainly a very high boot.
The referee has been called to the monitor...
Tottenham 1-0 Leeds
Monday 11 May 2026 21:31 , Flo Clifford‘70: Leeds have a set-piece. Tel goes for the overhead kick in his box and catches Ampadu on the head! Ampadu is still down in the box as Spurs counter... Tanaka slides in on Kolo Muani and takes the sting out of it. Ampadu is still down with a head injury and Gillett stops play.
VAR are checking for a penalty...
Tottenham 1-0 Leeds
Monday 11 May 2026 21:27 , Flo Clifford‘66: Palhinha goes into the book for leaving it late on Nmecha.
Tottenham 1-0 Leeds
Monday 11 May 2026 21:25 , Flo Clifford‘63: That is in fact essentially James’ last contribution. He and Aaronson come off, Gnonto and Nmecha are on.
Tottenham 1-0 Leeds
Monday 11 May 2026 21:23 , Flo Clifford‘61: Leeds work the ball forwards to Calvert-Lewin, who cuts it back forJames. He lets fly from outside the box from his weaker left foot, but it’s off target.
Tottenham 1-0 Leeds
Monday 11 May 2026 21:21 , Flo Clifford‘59: Udogie is next to fire in a low ball for Spurs but a defender lays his body on the line to block.
CHANCE! Tottenham 1-0 Leeds
Monday 11 May 2026 21:19 , Flo Clifford‘58: Kolo Muani floats into the box and lays it off for Richarlison, who blasts it over the bar! Waste of a chance there from a decent ball.
Incidentally, both of Tel’s Premier League goals thus far have come against Leeds.
Tottenham 1-0 Leeds
Monday 11 May 2026 21:17 , Flo Clifford‘55: Break in play as Struijk, who has been struggling with his hip, gets some medical attention and then in replaced by Bornauw.
Tottenham 1-0 Leeds
Monday 11 May 2026 21:14 , Flo Clifford‘53: The stadium is absolutely bouncing now.
GOAL! Tottenham 1-0 Leeds
Monday 11 May 2026 21:12 , Flo Clifford‘50: Porro’s delivery is decent but it’s worked out... to Tel, on the edge of the box, who takes a touch, shifts his weight and lets fly a beautifully weighted strike into the top right corner!!!
It’s an absolutely stunning goal and Spurs lead!
Tottenham 0-0 Leeds
Monday 11 May 2026 21:11 , Flo Clifford‘50: Kolo Muani floats free down the right, beats the first man but not the second and it’s toe-poked out for a Spurs corner. The home support are well up for this.
Tottenham 0-0 Leeds
Monday 11 May 2026 21:10 , Flo Clifford‘48: Bijol’s forehead has taken a walloping and he’s off the pitch to be checked further, clearly not happy about it. No malicious intent in that challenge, Richarlison clearly couldn’t see him coming.
Tottenham 0-0 Leeds
Monday 11 May 2026 21:07 , Flo Clifford‘46: Ouch. Richarlison and Bijol both go down as they and Ampadu leap for an aerial ball. Richarlison catches Bijol with a stray arm. Medics are on.
SECOND HALF: Tottenham 0-0 Leeds
Monday 11 May 2026 21:07 , Flo CliffordNo changes at the break. We go again!
Mathyl Tel speaks at half-time:
Monday 11 May 2026 21:04 , Flo Clifford“We had to move the ball quickly, make them move. Just create the opportunity and make sure that we can finish it. Mentality. We have to give more energy. We have to sprint more, run more. It is always about doing more but I am confident about the second half - we will do it.”
Tottenham 0-0 Leeds
Monday 11 May 2026 20:52 , Flo CliffordSpurs have had most of the possession and most of the chances, but De Zerbi has some geeing up to do at half-time - especially after that nervy finale, which showed Leeds are very much in this still.
HALF-TIME! Tottenham 0-0 Leeds
Monday 11 May 2026 20:51 , Flo Clifford‘45+4: Sighs of relief around this stadium when that VAR call came in. After the weekend’s possibly title-deciding VAR decision, at least we’ve avoided another one at the other end of the table.
Spurs win a free-kick, Tel curls in from the left flank, but it’s an easy hold for Darlow.
That’s just about it. Goalless at the break.
Tottenham 0-0 Leeds
Monday 11 May 2026 20:49 , Flo Clifford‘45+2: The VAR check says Calvert-Lewin’s left toes and a bit of his kneecap were just offside, so no foul and therefore no penalty for Leeds.
VAR CHECK! Tottenham 0-0 Leeds
Monday 11 May 2026 20:47 , Flo Clifford‘45+1: But VAR is checking this for a penalty....
Tottenham 0-0 Leeds
Monday 11 May 2026 20:47 , Flo Clifford‘45: Two minutes added on.
Calvert-Lewin is tugged down mindlessly in the box by Udogie but the flag goes up for offside!
CHANCE! Tottenham 0-0 Leeds
Monday 11 May 2026 20:45 , Flo Clifford‘44: Porro’s delivery has some whip on it but is just a fraction high and sails wide of the post!
Tottenham 0-0 Leeds
Monday 11 May 2026 20:45 , Flo Clifford‘43: Tel rolls around on the floor in agony after Stach leaves the boot on him. Gillett gives the free-kick, only a few yards out on the left of the box.
Tottenham 0-0 Leeds
Monday 11 May 2026 20:43 , Flo Clifford‘41: Danso goes into the book for tripping Aaronson.
Tottenham 0-0 Leeds
Monday 11 May 2026 20:41 , Flo Clifford‘40: Gleeful jeers as an off-balance Tanaka slips and sends a rare Leeds effort wide.
WIDE! Tottenham 0-0 Leeds
Monday 11 May 2026 20:40 , Flo Clifford‘39: Corner for Spurs. Bentancur heads it wide, but not by much!
Tottenham 0-0 Leeds
Monday 11 May 2026 20:39 , Flo Clifford‘38: Spurs have looked much more threatening in the last ten minutes or so. In bad news for Farke, Struijk is holding his hip, which has been bothering him of late.
OVER THE BAR! Tottenham 0-0 Leeds
Monday 11 May 2026 20:38 , Flo Clifford‘36: Tel whips in another cross; under-pressure Richarlison heads it back for Palhinha, who does well to keep hold out of as he’s swarmed by Leeds players and eventually fires over the bar.
Tottenham 0-0 Leeds
Monday 11 May 2026 20:36 , Flo Clifford‘35: That is the eight-second rule that Darlow has fallen foul of, if anyone had forgotten, because it barely seems to have been implemented this season.
SAVE! Tottenham 0-0 Leeds
Monday 11 May 2026 20:35 , Flo Clifford‘33: The volume goes up another few decibels as Kolo Muani is released by Richarlison... but no-one is on the end of his low cross, wastefully sent across goal.
Spurs are really pressing now though! First Ampadu takes a touch and takes all the venom out of a Richarlison strike, so Darlow can save, then the keeper is penalised for holding the ball for too long and Spurs win a corner. Nervy moments for Leeds as Richarlison fluffs his lines but the rebound falls first to Porro and then Gallagher, with both blocked!
Tottenham 0-0 Leeds
Monday 11 May 2026 20:30 , Flo Clifford‘29: Bentancur heads it back across goal, Leeds clear but not very far, and Tel whips in another cross... but it drifts out for a Leeds goal-kick.
Tottenham 0-0 Leeds
Monday 11 May 2026 20:30 , Flo Clifford‘28: Tel’s corner is another bad one, cleared easily by Calvert-Lewin.
Danso now takes a throw-in, Darlow punches away, and Gallagher goes for the volley - but it’s wide. Time for another Tel corner.
Tottenham 0-0 Leeds
Monday 11 May 2026 20:28 , Flo Clifford‘27: The corner is a bit delayed while Ampadu gets a telling off for shoving Richarlison over.
CHANCE! Tottenham 0-0 Leeds
Monday 11 May 2026 20:28 , Flo Clifford‘26: Better from Tel, who injects some pace down the left flank, darts into the box, but is closed down by a last-ditch block and the ball flies into the stands.
Tottenham 0-0 Leeds
Monday 11 May 2026 20:26 , Flo Clifford‘24: Danso takes a Spurs corner. Darlow punches away, and Richarlison goes for a dramatic bicycle kick to keep it alive, but overhits and it rolls harmlessly out for a Leeds goal kick.
Tottenham 0-0 Leeds
Monday 11 May 2026 20:25 , Flo Clifford‘23: There’s an urgency to the Spurs crowd now after that moment of madness from Tel and Kinsky’s superb save. Rodon was very unlucky not to be on the scoresheet there.
SAVE! Tottenham 0-0 Leeds
Monday 11 May 2026 20:23 , Flo Clifford‘21: Leeds have a corner, it’s played short to Aaronson, who sends a looping cross to Rodon - and it’s an excellent save by Kinsky right on the goal-line, combined with the post, to keep his header out!
Poor defending from Spurs but a great save.
CHANCE! Tottenham 0-0 Leeds
Monday 11 May 2026 20:21 , Flo Clifford‘19: Danso leaves a bit too much on Aaronson, who skips past him, and Leeds have a free-kick deep on the left.
Oh my word, Tel plays a ridiculously risky cross sharply across the face of goal and Danso just about gets a defensive header to it before a Leeds player can head it past Kinsky! What on earth was he thinking?!
“Calma,” says De Zerbi on the touchline.
Tottenham 0-0 Leeds
Monday 11 May 2026 20:17 , Flo Clifford‘16: Tel’s cross is very deep, Richarlison is waiting, wins a header but gets blocked... and wins Spurs another corner, this time from the other side.
James heads that away... Tottenham recycle it, and Rodon gets the defensive header to it in the box.
Tottenham 0-0 Leeds
Monday 11 May 2026 20:16 , Flo Clifford‘15: It’s played short to Porro, who crosses deep to Richarlison... who wins a corner.
Tottenham 0-0 Leeds
Monday 11 May 2026 20:15 , Flo Clifford‘14: A loose ball nearly finds Justin but Porro makes the intercept - only for Leeds to regain, and then Gallagher to set Spurs on the move again.
Palhinha, on the edge of the box, is urged to shoot as Spurs thread some nice passes together but can’t get through Leeds’ back line. Throw-in to Spurs.
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