Leicester City delivered a significant blow to Tottenham Hotspur, defeating them 2-1 in a match that has left Spurs manager Ange Postecoglou facing mounting calls for his dismissal.
Tottenham took the lead through Richarlison, but a quick-fire double from Jamie Vardy and Bilal El Khannouss early in the second half turned the game in Leicester’s favour.
This result marks Tottenham’s sixth defeat in their last seven Premier League matches, leaving them 15th in the table, a mere eight points above the relegation zone. Postecoglou, in his second season at the club, insists his injury-hit squad is still fighting for him, but the team’s poor form has fuelled speculation about his future.
For Leicester, the victory ends a seven-game losing streak and lifts them one point above the relegation zone. Manager Ruud van Nistelrooy praised his side’s effort, calling the win a massive boost for their survival hopes.
Meanwhile, Manchester United secured a narrow 1-0 win over Fulham to ease their own relegation worries. A deflected strike from Lisandro Martinez proved decisive, lifting United to 12th place. The match was a tightly contested affair, with Toby Collyer clearing a late header off the line to preserve United’s three points.
Aston Villa’s Champions League aspirations took a hit as they were held to a 1-1 draw by a depleted West Ham side in Birmingham. Jacob Ramsey’s goal rewarded Villa’s strong start, but Emerson Palmieri’s second-half header ensured the visitors left with a point. Lucas Paqueta thought he had scored a stoppage-time winner, but the goal was disallowed due to an offside in the buildup.
Elsewhere, Brentford edged Crystal Palace 2-1 at Selhurst Park in a match marked by penalty drama. Bryan Mbeumo missed his initial spot-kick but converted on a retake following a VAR decision for encroachment. Kevin Schade added a second goal for Brentford before Palace debutant Romain Esse scored a late consolation.
The results leave Tottenham, West Ham, and Leicester perilously close to the drop zone, while Aston Villa’s hopes of breaking into the top four hang in the balance. Brentford’s win strengthens their mid-table standing, showcasing the fierce competition across the Premier League.