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Tottenham ended a tough week on a high to get their season back on track with victory away at Leeds United.

Tottenham won 2-1 away at Leeds to temporarily move up to second in the Premier League, with Mohammed Kudus striking the winner early in the second half.

Spurs had endured a difficult week before the win at Elland Road, drawing 1-1 with Wolves at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, before coming back from 2-0 down to snatch a late point at Bodo/Glimt.

The win at Leeds was crucial in getting Tottenham back on the right track as they continue their quest for a Champions League finish this season, and Saturday’s win in Yorkshire has also seen Thomas Frank achieve something he has never done before.

Thomas Frank finally defeats Daniel Farke as Tottenham win at Leeds

Daniel Farke has notoriously been a tricky opponent for Frank during his time in management.

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Farke never lost to Frank while the Dane was in charge of Brentford, with his only win against Norwich coming after the German had been sacked.

The victory at Elland Road saw that record finally come to an end, having gone five games without a victory against Farke previously.

The win also saw Tottenham end Leeds’ incredible home record, which saw the Whites go 23 league games without defeat at Elland Road.

The previous team to win in Yorkshire was Burnley 385 days ago, where Scott Parker’s men were able to grind out a 1-0 victory at the start of last season.

Tottenham create more history with Mohammed Kudus goal

Kudus has been a revelation since he arrived in North London from rivals West Ham United in the summer in a £55million deal.

Many were critical of the move, given how poor the Ghanaian was at the London Stadium, but a change of environment has reignited the winger.

Kudus scored his first goal for Tottenham at Elland Road, and in doing so added himself in Spurs history as he became the first Ghanaian player to score for the club.

It also increased the number of nationalities that have scored a goal for the Lilywhites to 45, which is only bettered by Fulham with 47.

Leeds United’s supporters did not give Tottenham an easy ride at Elland Road on Saturday afternoon.

Mohammed Kudus scored Spurs’ winner in the second half after goals for Mathys Tel and Noah Okafor in the opening 45.

Thomas Frank will be delighted with the victory after a series of underwhelming performances in the Premier League and in Europe.

Now, Pedro Porro has aimed an amusing jibe at Leeds fans after what happened in the 2-1 win in Yorkshire.

Pedro Porro sends humorous message after Tottenham win

Frank was full of praise for his Spurs players after the victory, with Tel coming in for immense praise.

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A trip to Elland Road was always going to be a tricky task for the Lilywhites, given how well Leeds have performed at home.

Indeed, they made life difficult for the away side and were a tad unfortunate to come away empty-handed after conceding two deflected goals.

The home supporters gave Tottenham’s players a hard time whenever they came near the Elland Road touchline.

This was evident when Porro went over to take a corner, only for the Spaniard to be hit by a vape that was thrown by a Leeds fan.

However, the defender saw the funny side of it and took to Instagram on 4 October to share his amusing message.

He said: “Back on track with the boys… Didn’t feel like vaping today, fancied the three points instead,” followed by a laughing emoji and a white heart.

Now, Porro and the rest of his teammates can enjoy the international break with another three points in the bag.

What did Thomas Frank learn about his Spurs team against Leeds United?

Jermain Defoe hailed Kudus for his performance at Elland Road, and he is proving to be Tottenham’s star man this season.

Elsewhere, Tel proved that he can be relied upon with his goal amid concerns over the number nine position.

The goalkeeping situation is an area of concern, with Guglielmo Vicario yet again involved in a rash moment between the sticks.

Vicario rushed out to deal with a cross, which he completely misjudged, only for Joe Rodon’s header to strike the post.

While he made amends with some admirable reaction saves, he does not exactly strike calm into his outfield players.

The most important factor was the result, which gives Frank a platform to build on moving forward.

Tottenham bagged a much-needed win against Leeds United on Saturday afternoon.

Thomas Frank was looking for a reaction from his players after their worst performance of the season against Bodo/Glimt, and that is exactly what he got.

Mohammed Kudus starred for Spurs and scored the winning goal after Mathys Tel and Noah Okafor’s strikes for either side.

After the 2-1 win at Elland Road, Frank was full of praise for one player who enjoyed an emphatic afternoon.

Thomas Frank hails Mathys Tel for Tottenham impact

Tel has endured a tough start for Spurs since making his move from Bayern Munich permanent over the summer.

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Frank omitted Tel from his Champions League squad, which is bound to have affected the 20-year-old.

Furthermore, the Frenchman has delivered some forgettable performances when called upon, leading to intense criticism.

However, Tel did superbly to score his first goal of the season, with his deflected effort finding its way past Karl Darlow.

The forward was not too involved in build-up play, completing just 29 per cent of his passes at Elland Road.

However, Tel did land 50 per cent of his shots on target, while managing two touches in the opposition box.

“So so important [for Mathys]. I’m almost emotional about him,” Frank said after the game on 4 October.

“I’m so happy for him with the character he showed as a young man.”

Indeed, Tel deserved the positive words from his manager in which would have been a serious confidence boost for him.

Tel must cement place in Frank’s side

Frank has backed Tel publicly, and he would have been thrilled after his player produced in the final third at Elland Road.

The number nine position is very much up for grabs this season, given Richarlison’s mixed form and Randal Kolo Muani’s injury.

While nobody would have been expecting Tel to secure a regular place within Frank’s team, the door is now well and truly open for him.

Tel has converted 25 per cent of his shots in the Premier League this season, while he averages 0.2 efforts on goal per game.

The forward will surely be disappointed that his goal came just before the international break, and it could scupper his rhythm.

However, when he returns, there is every chance that Frank will field Tel as his main man.

Tottenham continued their promising start to the season with a 2-1 win over Leeds United on Saturday lunchtime.

The Lilywhites had seen their Premier League campaign falter somewhat with back-to-back league draws in recent weeks, but they were able to return to winning ways in West Yorkshire.

Mathys Tel scored his first goal of the season for Tottenham in the first half, before Mohammed Kudus’ second-half strike secured the points, after Noah Okafor had levelled for the hosts.

Thomas Frank’s men produced another resolute display at Elland Road, and it was an excellent team display to come away with the victory.

Jermain Defoe hails ‘unique’ Mohammed Kudus after Tottenham display

Kudus has had a big impact at Tottenham already in the opening few games since his move from West Ham, and he was the difference between the two sides on Saturday.

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The Ghana international provided the assist for Tel’s opener, before he produced a clinical finish in the 57th minute to notch his first Spurs goal.

The 25-year-old has already caught the eye this season with his direct running and his ability to make things happen, and he was a standout performer for his team again this weekend.

He already has five goal contributions from the opening seven games, the highest tally of anyone in the Lilywhites’ squad.

However, for all of his ability going forward, ex-Spurs striker Jermain Defoe chose to praise the winger for his work without the ball and the all-round package that he provides.

“We speak about what he does for the team going forward, but it’s also about what he does for the team going back,” the 42-year-old said.

“He’s a unique footballer. He’s strong, and he never loses the ball. You can trust him when he lands on it, and he does the work back, which is so important.

“And then when he gets it in the final third, you always fancy him to create or score a goal.”

Mohammed Kudus has been an inspired buy for Spurs

Kudus already looks like one of Tottenham’s best pieces of business from the summer, as it’s fair to say that he has hit the ground running in a Spurs shirt.

The £55million that they paid for his services is already being made to look like a bargain, as he is consistently among the team’s strongest performers.

The level took a noticeable step up when he was introduced from the bench in the draw at Bodo/Glimt in midweek, and he is surely one of the first names on the team sheet moving forward.

Kudus appears to be relishing the responsibility that he is getting at the moment, and he is certainly repaying the faith that his manager has shown in him.

Tottenham and Leeds United played out another entertaining contest at Elland Road on Saturday afternoon.

Mathys Tel and Mohammed Kudus were on target for Thomas Frank’s side, sandwiching Noah Okafor’s goal in the 2-1 win.

Spurs goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario was in the spotlight for his performance after struggling to deal with a Leeds cross.

Now, Jamie O’Hara has been left angered after what one Lilywhites player did during the Premier League encounter.

Jamie O’Hara slams Guglielmo Vicario for Tottenham moment

Vicario faces an uncertain future at Spurs after his recent performances between the sticks.

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Unsurprisingly, the Italian was given the nod for the trip to Elland Road, but endured a rash moment in the first half.

Leeds pumped a delivery into Vicario’s box, which he rushed out to claim, but he got nowhere near it before Joe Rodon’s header struck the post.

It seems that every mistake the 28-year-old makes triggers a negative reaction, and that is exactly what transpired on Saturday afternoon.

Indeed, former Tottenham man O’Hara was quick to react to the goalkeeper’s decision on X.

He said, “Vicario needs to do better,” followed by an angry emoji.

To be fair to the Italy international, he did go on to make some crucial interventions after his early blunder, effectively earning Spurs two points with a massive late save.

Vicario made up for early Spurs errors against Leeds United

Frank has publicly backed Vicario, but has also told his number one that he needs to do better at times.

While his early misjudgement could have affected the rest of his game, he did make a series of important reaction saves.

Although Cristian Romero blasted his goalkeeper for his error, he will likely have drawn thanks because of his shot-stopping.

Looking ahead, Vicario has it all to do to convince his manager, teammates and supporters in what will be a crucial couple of months.

Tottenham and Leeds United have played out some intense battles over the years, and the same unfolded again at Elland Road on Saturday.

Mathys Tel and Mohammed Kudus were both on target for Thomas Frank’s side, with their deflected goals sandwiching Noah Okafor’s strike.

Guglielmo Vicario struggled between the sticks for Spurs, showing his vulnerability from crosses yet again.

The Lilywhites left Yorkshire victorious after claiming a deserved 2-1 win in the entertaining Premier League encounter.

Mohammed Kudus stars again for Tottenham

Kudus has been single-handedly winning games for Spurs, and he continued his impressive start to the season at Elland Road.

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The Ghana international should have bagged a goal in the first half, but blasted a glaring opportunity well over Karl Darlow’s goal.

However, that didn’t get Kudus down as he continued to influence proceedings with his attacking threat down the wing.

Frank’s side were dangerous on the counter-attack, with Destiny Udogie, Xavi Simons, and the Ghanian all a threat.

In the second half, Kudus stamped his mark on proceedings, cutting in and landing a deflected left-footed shot that went in past the helpless Darlow.

Tottenham’s man of the match completed 88 per cent of his passes, while aiming two of his three shots on target.

Remarkably, the 25-year-old completed 100 per cent of his dribbles and completed three passes into the final third.

The winger is already proving to be one of the signings of the summer and is justifying the £55million Spurs paid for him.

Guglielmo Vicario endures a mixed afternoon for Spurs

Vicario’s future at Tottenham is becoming tenuous after his recent performances for the Lilywhites.

The Italian didn’t have a catastrophic afternoon at Elland Road by any means, but there were some shaky moments yet again.

In the first half, the goalkeeper failed to deal with a Leeds delivery that led to former Tottenham defender Joe Rodon striking the post.

Frank’s number one made three saves during the game, while completing 62 per cent of his long balls.

In Vicario’s defence, he did prevent 0.45 goals from going in, according to FutMob.

However, Vicario did produce some important reaction saves that kept the Whites at bay throughout the afternoon.

While it may be unfair to single out the shot-stopper, he needs to eradicate these sketchy moments from his performances.

Tottenham player ratings vs Leeds United

Guglielmo Vicario – 4

Pedro Porro – 5

Cristian Romero – 7

Micky van de Ven – 6

Destiny Udogie – 7

Joao Palhinha – 6

Rodrigo Bentancur – 6

Xavi Simons – 6

Mohammed Kudus – 9

Mathys Tel – 8

Wilson Odobert – 6

Substitutes

Pape Matar Sarr – 5

Richarlison – 4

Kevin Danso – 4

Brennan Johnson – 4

Guglielmo Vicario has continued his worrying run of form for Tottenham at Elland Road.

Spurs and Leeds United have played out some fiery encounters over the years, and that narrative has played out once again.

Mathys Tel was a surprise inclusion in Thomas Frank’s side, but gave the away side the lead before Noah Okafor equalised for Daniel Farke’s side.

However, it could have been very different because of an error Vicario made during the first half.

Paul Robinson sympathises with Guglielmo Vicario after Tottenham incident

Vicario has delivered some poor performances for Tottenham in what is becoming a worrying trend.

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Last season, the Italian was known for his inability to deal with crosses, which came to the fore for Wolves’ goal in North London.

At Elland Road, a cross was sent in to the Tottenham area, with Vicario coming out and getting nowhere near it as Joe Rodon headed against the post.

Spurs captain Cristian Romero was absolutely furious with his goalkeeper, but former shot-stopper Robinson sympathised with the 28-year-old.

“It’s a set play from Leeds United, Longstaff whips it in, and it’s a lovely ball. Vicario decides to come, and he gets stuck underneath the ball,” he said while commentating on Premier League Live on 4 October.

“It’s horrible as a goalkeeper, he misjudges the trajectory and the flight of the ball, gets stuck underneath it, and there’s nothing he can do.

“Rodon should score from that angle, but he’s unlucky to hit the post.”

While Robinson may have a point, it has been a less-than-convincing showing from Vicario.

Spurs must find a Vicario upgrade soon

Frank has publicly backed Vicario, but there is only so long he will be given the support of his manager.

The Italy international enjoyed a superb start to his Tottenham career, but he is now costing his side on a regular basis.

Indeed, with the January transfer window approaching, the North London club would be wise to draw up a shortlist of potential replacements.

All of the top sides in the division have top goalkeepers, meaning that the Lilywhites could come up short this season.

Vicario may have been included in Frank’s leadership group, but he is not setting an example between the sticks.

Thomas Frank has managed to get the best out of several Tottenham players so far this season.

While recent results and performances have fallen short of standards, there have already been some standout individual displays.

Spurs’ victory over Man City was a sure sign that the Lilywhites have what it takes to beat the league’s best, while the draw at Bodo/Glimt was a concerning one.

Speaking ahead of Tottenham’s trip to Leeds United on Saturday, Peter Crouch highlighted one player who he has been hugely impressed with.

Peter Crouch praises Djed Spence ahead of Tottenham vs Leeds United

Spence received another England call-up from Thomas Tuchel, having made his debut against Serbia in September.

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All Spurs supporters will be aware of the difficult journey that the defender has had, with criticism from Neil Warnock and Antonio Conte spurring him on.

This season, Spence has been a regular starter and has produced some admirable statistics from full-back.

Indeed, in six appearances prior to the Leeds game, he registered a pass accuracy of 81 per cent and contributed to a couple of clean sheets.

In an attacking sense, he’s created 1.8 chances per 90 minutes so far.

Now, Crouch, who was previewing the Premier League clash between Tottenham and Leeds, has offered him immense credit.

“He’s had such a journey and I admire it,” Crouch said on TNT Sports on 4 October.

“I had a journey myself coming through the ranks to play Premier League football to go out on loan, he went to different countries, came back here and had a difficult spell, but has then found himself at home in that Spurs side, got himself in the England squad now, and I think he’s here to stay.”

Although Spence deserves the kind words that come his way, there are areas of his game that he can still improve.

How Spence can improve his game for Spurs

Spence’s development at Tottenham has been impressive, but there are still parts of his game that he can improve.

While the England international’s early performances were encouraging, they have gradually declined in recent weeks.

Against Bodo/Glimt, the defender produced his worst performance of the season, giving the ball away way too many times.

Now, the 25-year-old must step up his performances and prove to everyone that he is deserving of retaining his place.

Tottenham are aiming to secure their first win in three games in all competitions against Leeds United on Saturday.

The Lilywhites have made a bright start in the Premier League this term, but face a tricky assignment this weekend against a team who haven’t lost in the league on home turf in over a year.

Tottenham endured a disappointing draw with Bodo/Glimt in the Champions League on Tuesday night, and they will be desperate to right the wrongs of that game at Elland Road.

Thomas Frank has been bold with his selection decisions in recent weeks, and one in particular has caught the eye for the trip to West Yorkshire.

Jermain Defoe ‘surprised’ as Richarlison left out for Mathys Tel

Richarlison has made a promising start for Tottenham so far this term, and has three goals from his opening six league appearances of the campaign.

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The Brazilian frontman is already just one goal shy of matching his Premier League tally from the entirety of 2024-25, but he won’t have the opportunity to achieve that this weekend.

Frank has opted to rest the former Everton hero against Daniel Farke’s side, with Mathys Tel taking his place at the top of the pitch for the visitors.

The youngster has struggled badly for form since his move to Spurs was made permanent over the summer, and he is now set for just his second league start of the season.

Ex-Spurs striker Jermain Defoe has branded the decision to bench Richarlison as “strange” ahead of the game, and emphasised the huge responsibility that Tel will carry during the game.

“It’s a strange one,” the former England international said during Premier League Live’s coverage (4 October, 12:13pm).

“I think Tel’s got to mix up his movement, because when you’re playing against a team that sits in, at times you have to go over the block.

“You need to make runs in behind, and you’ve got to come and link the play. Of course, you want to go around it and get crosses in, but if you go around the block, that’s where Richarlison is at his best.

“The fact that he’s not playing, I’m surprised about that, but there are bodies that can come from the bench and make a difference.”

Mathys Tel won’t offer Tottenham enough vs Leeds United

Tel is finding life difficult at Tottenham at the moment, and another baptism of fire at Elland Road is unlikely to be a good thing for him or the team at the moment.

The starlet is clearly short of confidence of late, and he will face a battle throughout proceedings against the Whites’ backline.

Tel has won just 38% of his duels so far this term, and that will provide serious concern for Spurs that they won’t be able to use him the ball up and get up the pitch.

He is averaging just 4.8 accurate passes per game, and has not shown himself to be capable of the kind of league play that is necessary to lead the line on his own.

The numbers do not make for good reading for the former Bayern Munich star, but he simply has to find a way to be effective for his team.

Tottenham will be aiming to set an eye-catching record straight on Saturday when they travel to face Leeds United.

The West Yorkshire outfit have had a promising start on their return to the Premier League, and have now lost just one of their last four outings in the league.

Spurs are unbeaten in six games in all competitions as we head into the clash at Elland Road, although they will be desperate to get back to winning ways after a disappointing draw at Bodo/Glimt in the Champions League.

Managers typically don’t pay too much attention to strange stats in the build-up to clashes, but Thomas Frank has made it perfectly clear that he is aware of this alarming run that his men must break.

Tottenham have lost seven straight games before an international break

Tottenham will watch several of their stars head off for international duty following Saturday’s clash with the Whites, as the Premier League is set for another two-week interval.

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The break should provide a vital opportunity for Frank to work with the likes of Randal Kolo Muani and Dominic Solanke, with a view to having them fit enough to be involved when domestic action returns.

However, it can be easy for teams to fall into the trap of limping over the finishing line when it comes to the game before an international break, and that is something that has plagued Spurs all too often in recent years.

The N17 outfit have lost seven straight Premier League games prior to an international break, according to The Spurs Express via their X account, and that curse could easily bite them once again this weekend if they are not careful.

Usually, managers are keen to play down strange statistics like that, but Frank is so keen to see his side snap that streak this weekend, that he is understood to have already revealed it to the players, in a bid to boost motivation ahead of the clash.

Thomas Frank has to stick with tried and tested vs Leeds

Cristian Romero’s return is a huge boost for Tottenham ahead of their trip to Elland Road on Saturday, and it is a game where Frank must surely name what he believes is is strongest team.

Their hosts this weekend haven’t lost on home turf in the league for over a year, and are still riding the crest of a wave following their promotion from the Championship last term.

With that in mind, it is certainly a potential banana skin against Daniel Farke’s side, and Frank will want to see his men get a much bigger foothold in the game than they did against Bodo/Glimt.

The Dane will hope to see his team dictate the play and get on the front foot, and as a result, he should be looking towards his most experienced and proven members of his squad to do the business.