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Jamie Carragher was left very impressed with one Tottenham Hotspur star in the 1-1 draw with Leeds United on Monday night.

Spurs may look back on the clash against Leeds as two points lost, with the home side having the chances to win the game.

The visitors equalised due to a lapse in concentration from goalscorer, Mathys Tel, who attempted an overhead kick inside Tottenham’s own box, catching Ethan Ampadu in the process.

Dominic Calvert-Lewin converted from the spot, and despite pushing for an equaliser, Roberto De Zerbi’s men couldn’t quite break through, and now go into their final two games just two points off the drop zone.

Antonin Kinsky just made one of the saves of the season for Tottenham

Carragher believes a point is not a bad result for the home side, given some of the chances Leeds had towards the end of the game.

The pundit opined that Antonin Kinsky’s reaction stop to parry Sean Longstaff’s attempt onto the crossbar is one of the saves of the season so far.

The Liverpool legend told Sky Sports: “I think that point will feel a lot better in the morning, when they reflect on the game. You think of the save from the keeper, Kinsky, from Longstaff onto the bar – that is one of the saves of the season. The two saves he made, one in the first half and one in the second, has made sure his team have got what could be a vital point.”

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Has Kinsky displaced Guglielmo Vicario as Spurs’ number one?

The 23-year-old also made an outstanding first-half save after a well-worked corner by Leeds, keeping the ball out by mere inches when it seemed destined for the bottom corner.

Roberto De Zerbi declared ahead of the game that Guglielmo Vicario remains Tottenham’s number one, but the Czech goalkeeper has not put a foot wrong, and he has delivered in big moments over the last few weeks.

It will be difficult for the Spurs boss to leave Kinsky out of the team when Vicario returns, as he will be aware that one wrong decision could be the difference between staying up and going down.

A tense draw between Tottenham Hotspur and Leeds United was shaped by several controversial referee and VAR decisions that left Spurs and their fans frustrated after the final whistle as key moments in the match went both ways but the big calls did not favour the Lilywhites.

Tottenham Hotspur were held to a 1-1 draw by Leeds United in a match that had several important moments and talking points. Spurs still moved two points clear of the relegation zone, but there was disappointment afterwards as they felt the game did not fully go their way.

The match started in a tight and balanced way at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Both sides struggled to create clear chances in the first half, and neither team was able to take full control, which kept the game evenly poised going into the break.

After half-time, Spurs eventually broke the deadlock. Mathys Tel scored a well-taken goal from outside the box, giving the home side the lead and lifting the atmosphere inside the stadium. However, that advantage did not last for long, as the match soon turned on a controversial VAR decision involving Tel.

Mathys Tel bicycle kick cost Spurs their clean sheet

The biggest turning point of the match came in the 74th minute when Tel who had already scored for Tottenham attempted an acrobatic clearance inside his own penalty area. His clear intention was to clear the ball away from danger, but in doing so he caught Leeds captain Ethan Ampadu, who had reached the ball first with his head.

At first, referee Jarred Gillett allowed play to continue, but VAR then stepped in and called for a pitch side review of the incident. After checking the monitor, the referee changed his decision and awarded Leeds a penalty, which Dominic Calvert-Lewin converted to make it 1-1.

That decision shifted the momentum of the match and, from a Tottenham point of view, it felt very harsh because it came down to interpretation between dangerous play and a genuine attempt to clear the ball. The long VAR check also broke the rhythm of the game and added to the frustration among fans as the flow of the match changed during the stoppage.

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From that moment, the game became more tense and difficult for Spurs to control. The equaliser changed the flow, and both the fans and the club were left frustrated and felt several decisions did not go in their favour as the match went on.

James Maddison penalty appeal waved away for Tottenham

The second big moment came deep into stoppage time when Spurs were denied a late penalty in the 103rd minute. With the score still 1-1, James Maddison went down inside the box after a challenge from Leeds striker Lukas Nmecha.

Referee Jarred Gillett first waved play on, and VAR agreed after a quick check, saying Nmecha had made enough contact with the ball. However, the decision was still heavily debated because replays did not clearly show a clean touch on the ball.

The timing made it even more painful for Spurs, as a penalty at that moment could have all but secured Premier League survival by putting them four points clear of West Ham with just two games left. Instead, the appeal was turned down and Tottenham missed the chance for what would have been their first league penalty of the season.

The decision also caused strong reactions after the match, with many feeling the check was too quick compared to similar incidents. Former Spurs midfielder Jamie O’Hara said it was a clear penalty and felt frustrated by what he saw as another inconsistent call going against Spurs.

Late Micky van de Ven foul not given for Tottenham

The third controversial moment came late in the match when Spurs felt they should have been awarded a free kick in a dangerous area. In the closing minutes, Micky van de Ven was brought down by Ethan Ampadu in Leeds’ half after what looked like a clear foul.

After going down, van de Ven grabbed the ball expecting the free kick to be given. However, the referee instead ruled in Leeds’ favour and awarded them a free kick for handball, believing the original challenge was not a foul.

From a Spurs point of view, the decision felt difficult to understand because the contact on van de Ven appeared clear. It also felt like a missed opportunity in an important moment, as Tottenham could have used the free kick to put pressure on Leeds late in the game.

That moment added to the frustration around the stadium, especially as Spurs were pushing for a late winner that could have moved them further away from the relegation zone. Instead, play continued in Leeds’ favour, and for many Tottenham fans, that hurt so much because it felt like another big decision had gone against them.

What’s next for Spurs?

There is no doubt that the Lilywhites will feel disappointed not to have taken all three points because they were the stronger side for large parts of the match. With better finishing in key moments, Spurs could easily have ended the night with a valuable win.

Despite the frustration, Tottenham are still two points above the relegation zone with only two games left to play. Their next match is a difficult trip to Stamford Bridge to face Chelsea, but there is still a strong belief inside the squad and even the fans themselves heading into that match as Chelsea are currently on a poor run of form in the Premier League.

After facing the Blues, De Zerbi’s side will return home for their final game of the season against Everton, while WestHam still have difficult matches against Newcastle United and Leeds United still to play.

Opta’s Supercomputer has revised its relegation odds after Tottenham failed to seize the opportunity to give themselves some breathing space in the battle for survival.

Spurs had an opportunity to all but seal survival with a win over Leeds by opening up a four-point lead over West Ham with two games to go.

Instead, their wait for a home win goes on, with the Lilywhites finding themselves in an extremely precarious position heading into the final two games of the season after playing out a 1-1 draw with Daniel Farke’s men.

While Spurs’ fate is still very much in their hands, they now know that just one slip-up against either Chelsea or Everton could spell disaster, with West Ham sitting just two points behind.

Opta’s Supercomputer still considers Tottenham massive favourites to stay up

Ahead of this evening’s fixture, Opta predicted that Spurs have just a 13.35 per cent chance of being relegated this season.

Opta’s Supercomputer now unsurprisingly says that Tottenham’s likelihood of relegation has increased following their draw against Leeds, but not by much.

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The data analysis platform now gives the Lilywhites an 18.70 per cent chance (a 5.4 per cent increase) of joining Wolves and Burnley in the Championship next term.

Opta still consider West Ham big favourites for the drop, giving Nuno Espirito Santo’s side an 81.3 per cent chance of going down.

Things could have been worse for Spurs against Leeds

As much as Tottenham will rue the missed chances against Leeds, particularly Richarlison’s miscued volley when he had the chance to put them 2-0 up, things could have turned out even worse for the home side.

If not for a huge save from Antonin Kinsky at the end and a little bit of luck, Tottenham may have ended on the losing side, which would have come as a sickening blow at a time when De Zerbi is trying to build up the players’ confidence.

In fact, Jamie Carragher said that Kinsky’s save to keep out Sean Longstaff’s effort is one of the best of the season so far, and it is hard to argue with that.

Tottenham supporters had something to celebrate on Monday night as James Maddison made an emotional return to action after spending nine months on the sidelines.

Tottenham Hotspur will certainly have hoped to get more from their clash against Leeds United on Monday night.

However, it was not to be for the Lilywhites, who were held to a 1-1 draw despite taking the lead early in the first half.

A brilliant Mathys Tel curler was cancelled out after a moment of madness from the winger saw him give away a penalty, with his attempted overhead-kick clearance catching Ethan Ampadu in the head. Dominic Calvert-Lewin converted the resulting spot-kick.

Tottenham fans react to James Maddison’s return against Leeds United

But it was not all gloom for Tottenham on the night, as they welcomed James Maddison back to action following the ACL injury he suffered in pre-season.

The England international had gone more than a year without playing a competitive game and managed 20 minutes after coming on in the 85th minute, with 15 minutes of additional time played.

His return was marked with a standing ovation from the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium crowd, while supporters also took to social media to share their delight.

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One fan said about his return: “Welcome back Madders. Shame the referee was a cheat!” Another supporter added: “Only bright bit to tonight, well done Madders.”

The welcome messages continued, with another fan writing: “Welcome back @Madders10! We have missed you!!!” One more commented: “What a buzz when Madders came on, delighted for him. COYS.”

Another supporter said: “Love him, immediately made a difference, should have been awarded a pen. Going to have to fight.” A final fan stated: “His cameo showed what we’ve been missing. He can pass it and invites oppo to foul him.”

Spurs handed a major boost with James Maddison’s return

Maddison was certainly impressive on the night, and there is no denying the impact he had after coming on.

The Englishman went straight into the number 10 role and was constantly showing for the ball, demanding possession in every area of the pitch.

He also came close to giving Spurs a lifeline after appearing to be brought down in the box by Noah Okafor, but Tottenham’s appeals for a penalty were waved away.

In the brief moment he was on the pitch, Maddison managed a 92% pass accuracy, had two touches in the opposition box and played two passes into the final third.

Former Premier League referee, Keith Hackett, has revealed whether he thinks Tottenham Hotspur should have got a late penalty against Leeds when James Maddison was brought down in the box.

Spurs fans went through a rollercoaster of emotions on Monday night. There was a celebratory mood at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium when Mathys Tel put Tottenham 1-0 up in 50 minutes with a superb curler.

However, that turned into agony and extreme nervousness when Leeds levelled the scores from the penalty spot on 74 minutes after Tel caught Ethan Ampadu while attempting an overhead kick inside the Spurs box.

Tottenham fans also got some major scares as the away side came close to getting the winner, with Antonin Kinsky needing to pull off an outstanding save, but the Lilywhites felt a sense of injustice at the end of the game as a late decision went against them.

Keith Hackett claims Jarred Gillett was right to deny Tottenham a late penalty

Maddison, who came on as an 85th substitute to make his long-awaited comeback, was involved in a controversial moment towards the end of the game after he went down inside the box after being caught by Lukas Nmecha.

Replays showed that the Leeds star did make contact with the Tottenham midfielder, while some angles also suggested that he may have got a feather on the ball.

Hackett has opined that the replays convincingly show that Nmecha got a touch on the ball, and that VAR was right not to intervene after Gillett had turned down the penalty.

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When asked about the decision, the ex-Premier League official told Football Insider: “Looking closely at replays, the defender has played the ball. The attacker not in possession has gone to ground too easily. Match officials got this one right.”

Why Spurs cannot have too many complaints about penalty decision

Tottenham fans have been frustrated with the number of decisions that have gone against their side this season, and there is no doubt that the North Londoners have got the rough end of the stick on several occasions.

The fact that they still have not been awarded a penalty in the Premier League this campaign is an astounding stat, and it is not lost on Spurs supporters that one decision could be the difference between staying up and going down.

However, on this occasion, it was not 100 per cent clear if Nmecha had got a touch on the ball. No angle could prove that he did not get any touch on it.

The officials understandably felt they did not have credible evidence to overturn the initial decision.

Tottenham Hotspur fans have now made their feelings clear in the debate between Guglielmo Vicario and Antonin Kinsky following the latest outing against Leeds United.

Tottenham Hotspur failed to take advantage of the two favours their fiercest rivals Arsenal did for them on Sunday evening when they beat West Ham United 1-0 at the London Stadium.

That victory over the Hammers meant Tottenham would have gone four points clear with two games left to play had they beaten Leeds United in their own clash.

However, Spurs let that golden opportunity slip, instead drawing with Daniel Farke’s side and remaining just two points clear of the drop zone.

Tottenham fans choose Antonin Kinsky over Guglielmo Vicario after Leeds draw

Nonetheless, the result from Monday’s encounter could have been far worse for Tottenham had Antonin Kinsky not produced some world-class saves.

The Czech international made two game-saving stops against Leeds, pulling off one excellent save in the first half before denying the visitors again in the dying moments of the second half.

According to the statistics, of the 2.59 xGOT he faced, he prevented 1.59 – a remarkable display from the young goalkeeper, especially considering his struggles earlier this season, with the nightmare outing in Madrid, where he was substituted after 15 minutes following two costly errors, still fresh in the memory.

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Regardless, Spurs fans believe Kinsky remains their best option in goal for the final two games of the season.

Asked whether Guglielmo Vicario should return, one fan said, “Why is this even a question? We would’ve lost today for sure if Vicario was in goal. Kinsky has been a game-changer for us.”

Another supporter added, “That’s not even worth debating at this stage. He’s been unreal since he’s come back in. Deserves so much credit.”

A third fan commented: “Kinsky is the number one now. No question. The defence look comfortable playing with him. Vicario has been a liability since he joined. Occasionally a good shot-stopper, terrible with his feet, crosses, and positioning. No question.”

Another fan believes Vicario has played his last game for Tottenham, writing: “Absolutely. Vicario has already played his last game in a Spurs shirt.”

A final supporter said: “Absolutely, to be honest it is a bit of a silly question. Kinsky has made some vital saves at Wolves and now Leeds. If it were not for him we would be level with West Ham on 36 points with two games left. So yes, Kinsky has to play.”

Spurs could face major goalkeeping decision this summer

Tottenham fans are not wrong in their assessment of the Czech international, who has been superb since coming in following Vicario’s hernia surgery.

Kinsky has produced several crucial saves since becoming Spurs’ first-choice goalkeeper, including an excellent stop against Wolverhampton Wanderers in the closing stages of that game a few weeks ago.

The late heartbreaks continue at the Tottenham Hotspur stadium as Leeds fight back to earn a point thanks to penalty decision.

Nothing ever comes easy in the world of Tottenham Hotspur.

For a blissful 24 minutes, Spurs were leading Leeds a goal to nil thanks to a Mathys Tel stunner, were four points above the relegation zone, and could even have been mathematically safe ahead of their upcoming fixture against Chelsea, if West Ham failed to beat Newcastle.

But if Tottenham are to find salvation, they’ll have to do it the hard way. Spurs looked fairly comfortable for most of the game, especially after Mathys Tel’s exquisite effort from outside the box put them one goal up in the 50th minute.

But a botched clearance from Tel resulted in a penalty decision against Tottenham, which Dominic Calvert-Lewin put away convincingly.

Despite a late rally, aided by a James Maddison cameo, Spurs were unable to find a winning goal and ended the night with only one point.

Thankfully, they are still two points above the drop zone with two games to go. A point against Leeds is not catastrophic, but West Ham certainly showed they are not yet to be counted out of the Premier League and will at least go down swinging.

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Roberto De Zerbi’s side continues to show gradual improvement, but they’ll need to show a whole lot more and a whole lot quicker if they want to survive.

Here are our three winners, three losers, and a hero to zero performance from Spurs’ draw against Leeds.

Antonin Kinsky keeps Spurs alive

Antonin Kinsky’s stocks just keep rising as the Czech goalkeeper made another convincing argument why he should be Tottenham’s number one going forward. His quality on the ball is invaluable for the way Roberto De Zerbi wants to move the ball up the pitch, but it was his two crucial saves that made the biggest impression. Joe Rodon seemed set on sending his former club down, as his header following a corner was bound for the bottom corner, only to be denied by an off-the-line save from Kinsky.

The goalkeeper again showed his much-improved shot-stopping when his unbelievable reflex save palmed a thunderous strike from Sean Longstaff onto the crossbar.

With Kinsky putting in performances of this sort, it’s hard to make an argument why Guglielmo Vicario should wear the number one shirt again this season.

Pedro Porro gives Tottenham the on-ball quality they need

The Spanish fullback has drawn a lot of criticism this season, but Pedro Porro was invaluable tonight. With the technical floor of the squad as low as it is, thanks to the injuries suffered by Spurs’ creative players, Porro remains a bright spark.

He was able to find a lot of joy inverting into midfield and managed to find small pockets of space to launch attacks. His passing and deep delivery from corners proved difficult for Leeds to handle, and if Spurs had had a more competent attacker on the right flank, Porro’s passing could have resulted in a goal or two.

James Maddison nearly gets the hero’s return and may prove invaluable yet

It may as well be that James Maddison’s return after months on the sidelines with an ACL injury will be the most positive takeaway from the Leeds game. After 3 games on the bench, Roberto De Zerbi finally gave James Maddison his first 20 minutes in almost a year. It took a while for Maddison to find his feet again, but even a complete lack of match sharpness could overshadow the qualities the midfielder brings to the squad.

After the penalty conceded in the 74th minute, Spurs were quite literally hanging as momentum swung completely Leeds’ way. Tottenham showed their lack of resilience to setbacks many times this season, and only a few last-gasp saves and interventions spared the Lilywhites their blushes. Only when James Maddison finally made his appearance did Spurs regain some sort of control over the proceedings.

Maddison demanded the ball, slowed the game down to his pace, and even created a few openings in the dying stages of the game, nearly winning a penalty.

He brought the calming presence and technical ability that Tottenham were desperately crying out for. If Spurs can start relying on Maddison again in this crucial run-in, things suddenly start looking a lot brighter.

Mathys Tel is everything right and everything wrong at Tottenham right now

Mathys Tel was Tottenham’s hero until he became the villain.

His solid first-half performance was one typical of Tel’s personality. His vigour, willingness to run and try things were bright sparks in many a bleak performance put in by Tottenham this season.

His penchant to keep his head down and drive into the box can be frustrating at times, especially when there are alternative passing options, but Tel just as often has been a difference maker in times of need.

After somewhat fortuitously a clearance from a corner made its way to Tel, the Frenchman took a deft touch outside the box and curled the ball into the top corner, past the Leeds keeper.

But when Spurs needed to keep pressing their advantage in a controlled manner, Mathys Tel seemed to have lost his head and nearly took off Ethan Amapadu’s too. His attempted bicycle kick clearance struck the Leeds player in the head, and the subsequent penalty was converted by Calvert-Lewin.

In many ways, Mathys Tel embodies this squad’s inability to control games and deal with adversity. After the penalty, Spurs were unable to retain possession and start dictating play again and needed their keeper to even stay in the game.

He’s a young player and will learn from his mistakes, but every mistake made now could have unimaginable consequences.

And what about the three losers…?

Joao Palhinha puts in a shift wherever he goes, but Tottenham need more

Joao Palhinha showed his pressing qualities in Spurs’ away performance to Aston Villa last week, but this game demanded a different set of qualities from the midfielder, which he just might not possess. For as good a tackler as he is, his lack of technical ability to keep possession and slow down the pace of the game was keenly felt tonight.

In a game where Leeds were fully content to punch the ball long and compete in duels, there was not a lot of play in the middle of the pitch for Palhinha to break up. Spurs desperately need someone to take control of a game and dictate play.

Unfortunately, Palhinha’s lack of confidence on the ball leads him to try and offload it to another player as quickly as he can, which too often ended up in attacks not materialising or Spurs losing the ball to Leeds’ press.

In a time where Spurs need cool heads to prevail, Joao Palhinha’s fiery spirit might not be what the doctor ordered.

Randal Kolo Muani, how many more breakfasts with Roberto De Zerbi will it take?

Randal Kolo Muani is a curious case. De Zerbi said he’ll keep taking out Kolo Muani to breakfast to try and instil some sort of confidence in the player and remind him that once upon a time, he was a French football prodigy and one of the most in-demand strikers in the world.

Perhaps fry-ups aren’t valuable currency in France because it was another game where Kolo Muani struggled to impose himself on the opposition defence. Despite a few threatening runs, the right wing was a dead end for Spurs tonight as Kolo Muani kept running into blind alleys and hasn’t produced anything of note again.

But with no alternatives in the attacking department, Roberto De Zerbi probably has no choice but to keep playing Muani and hope that one of the caffs finally sticks and the winger rediscovers his form.

Roberto De Zerbi, where does the draw leave the Tottenham boss?

After tonight’s game, it’s difficult to call Roberto De Zerbi a loser with a straight face. Under his stewardship, this underpowered Tottenham side managed to scrape 8 points from their last 4 games and remain undefeated in that period, when just a few weeks ago it was impossible to see where Spurs’ next point would even come from.

But when the curtain close on the 2025/26 season, the Tottenham boss might look back at this game as a costly missed opportunity. De Zerbi waited until the 80th minute to make his first changes, despite a few players on the pitch running on empty since the hour mark.

Whether earlier changes could have rescued the three points for Tottenham will forever remain a moot point, but with two games to go, the margins are razor-thin and consequences might not be clear until it is too late.

Tottenham Hotspur’s winless home run continues as they fell to a 1-1 draw with Leeds United at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, leaving them without a win at their ground since December 2025.

Let us take a look at the five things we learned.

Tottenham miss huge chance in relegation battle

It certainly is a disappointing result for Tottenham Hotspur to have come away with just one point from the game tonight.

Spurs simply needed a victory here to give themselves a cushion in the race for survival, as a win would have seen them open up a four-point lead over West Ham United in 18th place.

The Hammers had fallen short earlier in the gameweek, losing to Arsenal, who handed Spurs a huge favour, but Tottenham have now surely missed a big chance by failing to win.

While Spurs remain above the dotted line with a two-point buffer over West Ham and a better goal difference, there is every chance they could drop back into the relegation zone before kicking a ball against Chelsea, should West Ham beat Newcastle United.

The margin for error is now very slim for Tottenham.

Mathys Tel’s brilliance is undone by a costly mistake for Spurs

It certainly was a mixed bag of a match for Tottenham. On the one hand, Spurs looked in control of the game, especially in the first half, as they probed and applied pressure.

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At the heart of most of their good play was Mathys Tel, who was very direct down the left, never afraid to take on his man and causing the Leeds backline plenty of problems.

While he did not grab a goal in the first half, his moment of brilliance arrived in the second period when he let fly from the edge of the box, curling a wonderful strike beyond Karl Darlow.

That moment of genius had several Spurs fans on cloud nine as there finally appeared to be daylight between Tottenham and the drop zone.

But Tel did not wait long to almost erase all of that good work as he gave away a needless penalty. Attempting an overhead kick in the box when unaware of your surroundings is asking for trouble, especially when you catch your opponent in the head.

Two contrasting moments for the young forward, which pretty much sum up his time in N17. The strike was his first in 18 games and only his fourth of the season.

James Maddison’s return gives Spurs a major boost

It was not all bad for Spurs, though, with the return of James Maddison one of the few positives from tonight’s encounter.

After nine months on the sidelines because of an ACL injury suffered in pre-season, Maddison finally made his long-awaited return to action.

The midfielder came on in the 85th minute and was warmly received by Tottenham supporters, who gave him a standing ovation. He featured for around 20 minutes after additional time was taken into account and looked sharp from the bench, offering some attacking impetus to Spurs’ play.

Maddison could well have won a late penalty after he was clipped by Noah Okafor, but VAR ruled otherwise and agreed with the referee’s on-field decision.

At least Tottenham now have Maddison’s creativity to call upon in the final two games of the season.

Antonin Kinsky keeps Tottenham alive with crucial saves

The other major positive simply has to be Antonín Kinsky. A lot is often said about how good he is with the ball at his feet and his passing, but tonight it was all about his hands.

Yesterday, David Raya made a big save to keep Arsenal in the title race. Today, Kinsky made not one, but two huge saves that keep Tottenham’s destiny in their own hands.

The first came in the opening half following a Joe Rodon header, with the Czech international showing brilliant reflexes to get down low and deny a clear goal, while also ensuring he did not parry the ball back into danger.

Then, in the dying moments of the game, while Spurs pushed for a winner and the match became stretched, Kinsky was forced into an even better save from point-blank range after Sean Longstaff let fly. Once again, the Tottenham goalkeeper was equal to it.

Should Spurs avoid relegation, those saves will be looked back on as massive moments. To think this is the same goalkeeper who was substituted after 15 minutes a few months ago makes his response even more impressive.

Tottenham may now need result at Chelsea

Spurs cannot dwell too much on this result, with games coming thick and fast and relegation still a very real possibility.

It is now onto the next one for Tottenham, and that is an even more difficult encounter against London rivals Chelsea.

We know the Blues will want nothing more than to send Spurs down, and that will make the game even tougher. However, the task for Tottenham is simple – avoid defeat.

Should Spurs earn a draw, and West Ham also win, Tottenham will maintain their spot in 17th heading into the final game of the season with everything still to play for.

The full-time whistle has been blown in the match between Tottenham Hotspur and Leeds United at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, and it is time for our player ratings.

Tottenham failed to secure a victory at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium once again when they faced Leeds, with the two sides drawing 1-1.

Mathys Tel‘s wonder goal was cancelled out by a Dominic Calvert-Lewin penalty, leaving Spurs with a two-point lead over West Ham United when they could have opened up a four-point gap with a win.

Let us take a look at how the individual players got on.

Tottenham player ratings vs Leeds United

Antonin Kinsky – The Czech international made a superb save early in the first half to keep the score level at the time. In the second half, he was barely tested by Leeds. However, he was well beaten from the spot. Late on in the game, he managed another wonder save from a Longstaff shot. 8.5.

Pedro Porro – The full-back remained a threat for Tottenham going forward as Roberto De Zerbi often required him to play more centrally. He saw plenty of the ball in the first half and created several good chances for Richarlison, who failed to tuck any away. In the second half, his influence on the game was greatly reduced, with those passes becoming few and far between. 5.5.

Kevin Danso – He made a crucial clearance following a dangerous Mathys Tel cross across the Spurs defence in the first half. In the second half, though, he did not have much to do defensively as Tottenham mostly kept Leeds quiet until the penalty. However, late in the game, when the game became stretched, Leeds created more and Danso could do nothing to prevent them. 5.

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Micky van de Ven – He did manage to put in a few tackles and blocks for Spurs in the second half to deny Leeds any clear sight of goal. In the first half, though, he was mostly used to apply pressure when Leeds looked to play out from the back. 5.

Destiny Udogie – Udogie often offered width in the first half when Spurs were attacking. He also drifted into central areas when he was not overlapping. However, in the second half, those forward runs were few and far between, with Tottenham looking less dangerous from the left. 4.5.

Joao Palhinha – In the first forty-five minutes, he was cleaning things up in front of the back four, winning the ball and putting in tackles. He also came close to scoring in that half, only for his effort to be skied. In the second half he carried on from where he left off, winning the ball and getting tackles in. He was eventually booked. 6.

Rodrigo Bentancur – In the first half, the Uruguayan offered Spurs a lot in the middle of the pitch, looking after the ball well and progressing it into the final third. In the second half it was more of the same from him, with Bentancur even offering cover at right-back whenever Porro ventured forward. 6.

Conor Gallagher – The Englishman was full of running in the first half and continued to offer the same energy in the second period, dropping deep at times and also joining in attack when needed. No goal contribution this time, though. 6.

Mathys Tel – He was by far the best player in the forward line for Tottenham in the first half, where he was direct in his approach and often whipped dangerous balls into the box from out wide. In the second half, it was a mixed performance as he curled in a worldie from outside the box following a Spurs corner, but then soon became the villain by giving away a penalty that was converted by Dominic Calvert-Lewin. 6.5

Richarlison – The centre-forward certainly had his struggles in this game. In the first half he struggled to hold up play whenever Tottenham looked to go long. He also failed to convert a Pedro Porro cutback. In the second half it was more of the same, with Richarlison skying a fine opportunity to give Spurs a two-goal lead. He did, however, work hard for the team, closing down the Leeds defenders. 5.

Randal Kolo Muani – The wide forward often struggled to get past his man in the first half, despite his more direct approach. In the second half, though, Muani managed to beat his marker and came close to creating Spurs’ second, only for Richarlison to sky his cutback. 5.

Substitutes

Lucas Bergvall – The Swede came on for Rodrigo Bentancur and immediately drifted into the wide areas as Roberto De Zerbi shuffled his side. 5.

Djed Spence – Replaced a tired Destiny Udogie, who was not offering a lot from left-back in the final minutes of the game. N/A.

The half-time whistle has blown in the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Leeds United, and it’s time for our player ratings.

Tottenham are looking to open up a four-point gap over West Ham United tonight following the Hammers’ defeat to Arsenal on Sunday. However, Spurs are yet to find a breakthrough against Leeds.

Let us take a look at how the individual players got on:

Antonin Kinsky – The Czech international was forced into a huge save on the 20-minute mark after former Tottenham centre-back Joe Rodon headed towards goal following a well-worked Leeds United corner. 8.

Pedro Porro – The full-back came close to registering an assist after playing Richarlison through on goal early in the first half, but the Brazilian could not take the ball in his stride. Porro’s deliveries from deep have also looked threatening, although Leeds have dealt with them fairly well. He created another good opportunity for Rodrigo Bentancur from a corner, but the Uruguayan headed wide. Porro also came close to giving Spurs the lead following a low-driven shot from inside the box, although his effort was blocked. 7.

Kevin Danso – Leeds have barely put the Tottenham backline under sustained pressure so far. However, Danso did make a crucial interception after Mathys Tel almost played James Justin in with a dangerous ball across the Spurs box. Booked. 7.5.

Micky van de Ven – There has been little need for his recovery pace so far, but he remains a vital piece of Roberto De Zerbi’s setup when Spurs are out of possession. He has often stepped high into midfield when Leeds are on the ball, helping Tottenham maintain pressure. 7.

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Destiny Udogie – The full-back made a vital interception in the first half when James Justin was played through and Pedro Porro was caught out of position. Udogie has also offered overlapping and underlapping runs throughout the game. 7.

Joao Palhinha – Operating in the pivot alongside Bentancur, he has performed his role brilliantly by shielding the backline and winning possession, helping Tottenham break quickly. He did have a fine opportunity to give Spurs the lead in the first half, but fired over from inside the box. 7.

Rodrigo Bentancur – The midfielder has been everywhere for Tottenham this evening, winning the ball back and progressing play up the pitch. He has also led the press whenever Leeds have attempted to play out from the back. Bentancur should have done better from a free header following a Porro corner, but guided his effort wide. A stellar display so far. 8.

Conor Gallagher – Full of energy throughout the first half, Gallagher has contributed in attack while also tracking back defensively. He simply has not stopped running and has also drifted into wide areas effectively. 8.

Mathys Tel – There was a nervy moment in the first half when he almost assisted James Justin. Tel has held onto the ball for too long at times, slowing down attacks. However, his dribbling has caused Dan James plenty of problems and created several openings, although his finishing let him down on one occasion. His crosses into the box have largely been accurate and have troubled Leeds consistently. 7.5.

Richarlison – The striker should have done better with Porro’s through ball early in the game. He also needs to improve his hold-up play as he continues to lose aerial duels. Richarlison did have a good opportunity following a Porro cut-back, but his effort was straight at Karl Darlow. 6.