Tottenham Hotspur suffered a crushing 2-1 defeat at home to Leicester City, intensifying pressure on manager Ange Postecoglou as Spurs slipped to their fourth consecutive Premier League loss. Leicester, meanwhile, ended their seven-game losing streak and climbed out of the relegation zone in dramatic fashion.
Leicester Stun Spurs with Second-Half Comeback
Leicester City, managed by Ruud van Nistelrooy, came into the match desperate to avoid equaling their worst-ever Premier League losing run. Despite falling behind in the 35th minute, the Foxes staged an extraordinary turnaround.
Richarlison, starting his first league game of the season after recovering from a hamstring injury, gave Spurs the lead. The Brazilian forward broke free from Leicester’s defense to head home a Pedro Porro cross.
However, Leicester hit back immediately after halftime. Jamie Vardy capitalised on poor defensive organisation, slotting home just 57 seconds after the restart. Moments later, Bilal El Khannouss curled a brilliant strike from the edge of the box, completing Leicester’s comeback.
Spurs attempted to equalize, with Porro’s free-kick deflecting off Vardy and hitting the crossbar in the 62nd minute, but they failed to find the net again. The defeat was met with boos from frustrated home fans.
Tottenham’s Worst Premier League Run Since 2008
Tottenham have now gone seven Premier League matches without a win, losing six and drawing one. This marks their longest winless streak in the competition since 2008, when a nine-match slump cost Juande Ramos his job.
This loss also set an unwanted record: it is the first time since 1912 that Spurs have been defeated at home by a team coming off seven consecutive league losses.
Postecoglou, who is already under intense scrutiny, faces mounting pressure to reverse Tottenham’s fortunes, with the team languishing in 15th place. Next week’s away fixture at Brentford will be critical in determining his future at the club.
Leicester’s Survival Hopes Boosted
The victory was a massive morale boost for Leicester City, who climbed to 17th place, moving above Wolves in the standings. With a clash against 16th-placed Everton coming up, Leicester now have a real chance to pull further away from the relegation zone.
Key Takeaways
- Tottenham’s worst run since 2008 continues, with pressure growing on Ange Postecoglou.
- Leicester City ended their seven-match losing streak and climbed out of the Premier League relegation zone.
- Richarlison scored his first league goal of the season, but it wasn’t enough to stop Spurs’ poor form.
- Leicester’s Jamie Vardy and Bilal El Khannouss delivered crucial goals to secure the Foxes’ comeback win.