Tottenham Hotspur host Leicester in the Premier League and this result is vital to both sides’ hopes at either end of the table.
Son Heung-min inspired Spurs to a 3-2 Europa League win in midweek, with Ange Postecoglou now desperate for a league result to ease the pressure on the Australian manager.
“It’s about the players,” said Postecoglou, praising his Korean talisman.
We should have light at the end of the tunnel in the next few weeks. “The resilience and determination of the players to get out there and perform is an amazing thing to witness and I couldn’t be more proud of them.”
While Rood van Nistelrooy’s Foxes are second from bottom and are chasing seven consecutive league defeats, including last weekend’s home loss to Fulham. Follow all the latest on our live blog below:
Tottenham 1-2 Leicester
Rado Dragosin comes off for Spurs and dives into the box as the ball comes in from the right.
He met the ball with a decent header but it went over the crossbar.
Mike JonesJanuary 26, 2025 3:30 p.m
Tottenham 1-2 Leicester
69th minute: Son entered the penalty area while the ball is thrown from the top of the goal.
The pass is wide of the Spurs striker and the Leicester keeper wins possession.
Mike Jones26 January 2025 15:27
Tottenham 1-2 Leicester
66 min: Son directs the ball down the left side of the field for Spurs and then crosses it for Archie Gray into the penalty area.
Gray looks to get the ball onto his right foot, but space clears and Lester makes the tackle.
Mike Jones26 January 2025 15:24
Tottenham 1-2 Leicester
63rd minute: James Justin hits Son who is trying to control the ball.
It’s clumsy, but Justin gets the ball a little first. In any case, the referee shows the Leicester defender a yellow card and De Córdoba-Reid joins him in arguing the decision with the referee.
The resulting free kick is taken by Pedro Porrero who puts his effort straight on the crossbar!
Mike Jones26 January 2025 15:20
Tottenham 1-2 Leicester
60 min: An hour of play at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and the hosts need a spark.
Son took a corner into the box but Westergaard headed the ball away.
Spurs regain possession and look to build another attack.
Mike Jones26 January 2025 15:18
Tottenham 1-2 Leicester
56th minute: Ange Postecoglou’s changes caused Pap Matar Saar and Richarlison to leave the field with the presence of Moore and Regillon.
As mentioned, Leicester are moving out of the relegation zone. Can they hold on for three points?
Mike Jones26 January 2025 15:14
Tottenham 1-2 Leicester
53 min: Sergio Reguilon and Mikey Moore prepare to come on for Spurs.
Tottenham are so porous in defense that Leicester must feel there are more goals to get here.
The foxes are having fun.
Mike Jones26 January 2025 15:12
Tottenham’s goal 1-2 Leicester (Bilal Al-Khanous, 50 minutes)
Leicester returned the ball deep in the Tottenham half and moved towards the defense.
The ball comes to the middle where Bilal Al-Khanous takes possession of the ball. The defender gets away from him and he decides to curl a low effort into the bottom right corner.
Antonin Kinski jumps but can’t get there. Leicester took the lead
Mike Jones26 January 2025 15:10
Tottenham’s goal 1-1 Leicester (Jamie Vardy, 46 minutes)
Pedro Porrero mishandles a tackle and space opens up behind the right back.
Bobby De Cordova-Reid collects the ball and drives it in.
He sends a short cross into the box and finds Jamie Vardy who touches the ball towards goal.
He tangles with the keeper but the ball rolls under Antonin Kinski and gives Leicester the equaliser.
Mike Jones26 January 2025 15:06
The second half! Tottenham 1-0 Leicester
As Leicester win the ball in the second half, Ange Postecoglou talks to his staff.
If Spurs don’t see this match out, there are big questions about the manager’s position.
Let’s see how it all plays out.
Mike Jones26 January 2025 15:04
