Leeds produced a dominant show to choose up the three factors in opposition to Tottenham on Saturday afternoon with objectives from Stuart Dallas, Patrick Bamford and Rodrigo securing a 3-1 victory.
The dwelling facet labored arduous to get by way of the center and because of this, had a superb probability of getting one again as Hugo Lloris tried lifting the ball over keeper Sergio Reguilon. The ball seemed to have taken a deflection on the way in which in, however he is claiming it!
13 ‘GGGGGGGGOOOOOAAAAAALLLLLL !!! IT’S THE MAN AGAIN !!! STUART DALLAS !!! 1-0 pic.twitter.com/p4d9eqi3L5
– Leeds United (@LUFC) 8 Might 2021
The lead lasted slightly greater than ten minutes when Dele Alli did a wonderful job of sliding Son Heung-min by way of on aim and the South Korean made no mistake in restoring parity for his facet.
Each side continued to push ahead with Harry Kane denying a aim by way of a ridiculously shut offside name – however one proper earlier than we began VAR basing – though it was Leeds who hit the entrance simply earlier than the interval when Bamford took their fifteenth Premier League aim of a implausible marketing campaign.
Ryan Mason’s facet improved in the hunt for an equalizer late, though they have been hit by a sugar punch when the dwelling facet hit them on the counter and substitute Rodrigo struck dwelling to make it 3-1 to Leeds.
These are the highlights of the match, now to the Leeds and Spurs participant scores …
Illan Meslier saved his place between the sticks Pool / Getty Photographs
Illan Meslier (GK) – 7/10 – Little he may do about Son’s equalizer. Produced a fantastic save within the second half to cease Serge Aurier’s deflected cross that discovered the again of the online.
Luke Ayling (RB) – 5/10 – Caught by Kane’s sweetness as he adopted the Englishman and gave Son the liberty on Elland Street to fireplace Spurs degree. Surged ahead typically with slightly in the way in which of 1 final ball.
Diego Llorente (CB) – 7/10 – Has been wonderful for Leeds in current months and once more produced a dominant display on the again, profitable quite a few headlines late within the recreation.
Pascal Struijk (CB) – 7/10 – Incredible block to disclaim Son’s decided effort within the second half. Stood excessive when Spurs flooded ahead late and was an enormous a part of the win.
Ezgjan Alioski (LB) – 7/10 – Good play within the build-up to Leeds’ second as he gave an overlap and gave Bamford a straightforward tap-in. Crammed in properly on the left again when he was requested for this season.
Jack Harrison runs away from Serge Aurier | Pool / Getty Photographs
Robin Koch (DM) – 7/10 – Picked up a reserving within the second half after a “skilled” foul on Son. Noticed to stop Kane from dropping deep and dictating the recreation and he did it wll.
Stuart Dallas (RM) – 7/10 – Firmly fired the ball when Leeds hit the entrance. Was busy the complete recreation and helped flood the midfield after shifting into the recreation later.
Mateusz Klich (CM) – 7/10 – Went properly with supporting Bamford and made certain that the entrance determine was not remoted with any darting late runs into the field.
Tyler Roberts (CM) – 5/10 – Picked up some good positions between the Spurs protection and the midfield however struggled to present any actual high quality in them. Recalled with lower than an hour performed.
Jack Harrison (LM) – 7/10 – The job of supporting Bamford and finishing loads of defensive work and he did a superb job with it.
Patrick Bamford began in entrance for Leeds | Naomi Baker / Getty Photographs
Patrick Bamford (ST) – 8/10 – Seems sharp early on and was unfortunate to not open the rating. Finally he bought his aim to establish Leeds 2-1. Continually launched deep to attach video games with the midfield and was an integral a part of Leeds good show.
? Raphinha replaces Roberts when Marcelo makes his first change. 2-1 pic.twitter.com/tGMwwRlwwT
– Leeds United (@LUFC) 8 Might 2021
Raphinha (LM) – 6/10
Rodrigo (ST) – 7/10 – Nice end to safe Leeds three factors late.
Calvin Phillips (CM) – Not relevant
Lloris was in wonderful form Marc Atkins / Getty Photographs
Hugo Lloris (GK) – 9/10 – Excellent early save to disclaim Bamford and was extraordinarily unfortunate to see his even higher save a number of minutes later fall to Dallas who beat dwelling the return. Leeds might have been three at half-time if it weren’t for his implausible agility.
Serge Aurier (RB) – 5/10 – Captured defensively on a few events however in truthful order he was frolicked to wipe out Spurs midfield.
Eric Dier (CB) – 3/10 – Some actually tragic defenses on the entrance submit on quite a few events. Stood as if he was watching for a kettle to boil when Bamford handed him to place Leeds 2-1.
Toby Alderweireld (CB) – 6/10 – Picked out some pretty lengthy diagonals to open up the play. Defended higher than his center-back associate however that is not a large praise.
Sergio Reguilon (LB) – 5/10 – It was not potential to prepare his ft when Leeds opened the scoring after which didn’t react to the return after Lloris had prevented him from placing by way of his personal internet.
Share Alli did properly in constructing Spurs equalizer | Michael Regan / Getty Photographs
Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg (CM) – 5/10 – Normally helps to stay issues collectively and retains issues ticking however he was within the minority and had little or no impression on the recreation.
Giovani Lo Celso (CM) – 5/10 – Might probably not acquire a foothold within the competitors and spent most of it utterly exceeded by Leeds midfield.
Dele Alli (AM) – 7/10 – Seems full of life early on and was the important thing to Spurs leveling. His affect on the recreation started to wane a bit throughout the second interval of a superb show.
Harry Kane led the Spurs line | Pool / Getty Photographs
Gareth Bale (RW) – 4/10 – Consistency has been missing quite a bit from his mortgage spell on the membership and this was apparent once more after his hat trick in opposition to Sheffield United final time. Barely affected the process and noticed the tempo all through the match earlier than he was tied.
Harry Kane (ST) – 7/10 – Probably the most careless finishes you’ll ever see in the primary half however dominated out for essentially the most marginal offside. Noticed one other aim dominated out for offside later within the match and hit the crossbar. Good efficiency with out the aim to indicate for it.
Son Heung-min (LW) – 7/10 – Cool end to open Spurs account for the afternoon. Most likely must have accomplished higher with an try that he fired into the facet netting within the second half however he’s beginning to look again on his previous self in current weeks.
67 – A double change:
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– Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) 8 Might 2021
Erik Lamela (LW) – 5/10
Lucas Moura (AM) – 5/10
Tanguy Ndombele (CM) – Not relevant
