Sunday, May 28, 2023

Leeds 1-4 Tottenham: Harry Kane nets twice to relegate Leeds from Premier League but Spurs miss out on Europe

 Match report and free highlights as Harry Kane (twice), Pedro Porro and Lucas Moura strike in 4-1 win for Tottenham at Elland Road that relegates Leeds from the Premier League

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Tottenham won 4-1 at Leeds in a result which saw the home side relegated from the Premier League but did not prove enough to earn Spurs a place in Europe.

Spurs got off to the perfect start when Harry Kane fired them into a second-minute lead, converting from 12 yards out after running on to Heung-Min Son's square pass. The goal was the 350th of Kane's senior career.


Robin Koch and Rodrigo both headed wide in the pick of Leeds' chances in the first half, and they were made to pay for it before some home fans had even returned to their seats after the interval.

Kane turned provider this time, flicking the ball over Liam Cooper before feeding Pedro Porro on the right, and he shot low and hard into the bottom-left corner.

Leeds (sofascore) were offered a glimmer of hope when Jack Harrison reduced the deficit in the 67th minute, firing a low, angled shot into the far corner to make it 2-1.

But moments later, Kane got his second of the game after combining again well with Porro on the counter and netting his 280th goal for Spurs

And late substitute Lucas Moura, who leaves Tottenham at the end of his contract this summer, scored a wonderful solo goal to sign off from the club in fairytale style.

Leeds end the season 19th in the table. Aston Villa's victory over Brighton means Spurs finish in eighth place, missing out on a place in next season's Europa Conference League.

Leeds went into the final day needing not only victory, but for relegation rivals Everton and Leicester to drop points and, since they both won, the Yorkshire club's 21st league defeat of the season was immaterial.


The ease with which Porro and Son combined to carve open the defence typified Leeds' season, with Kane finding space to hit the first nail into the home side's coffin.


Koch spurned their best chance of the half, heading wayward from in front of goal from Rodrigo's brilliant cross before Pascal Struijk's shot was deflected for a corner.

Tottenham continually threatened on the break without creating any more first-half scoring chances, but they soon remedied that.


Just as they had done in the first half, Leeds conceded inside the opening two minutes of the second as Kane brilliantly set up Porro, who arrowed a low shot into the far corner from a narrow angle to put the visitors 2-0 up

Leeds gamely searched for a goal of their own and were rewarded when Harrison made space on the edge of the area to drill a low shot into the far corner.

But within two minutes Tottenham restored their two-goal advantage. Davinson Sanchez's simple long clearance caught the Leeds defence all at sea and Kane curled a neat finish inside the far post.

As Leeds fans vented their fury at their club's plight in the closing stages, Moura - on his last appearance for the north London club - completed the scoring after a mazy run from halfway before chants of 'sack the board' rang out through the home terraces.




How much Man City, Arsenal will earn for finishing first, second this season

Manchester City will earn around £166 million from Premier League central funds and in prize cash this season, according to The Mail on Sunday.
Arsenal fc Manchester City
Manchester City will earn around £166 million from Premier League central funds and in prize cash this season, according to The Mail on Sunday. This is a record-high payout for the winner of England’s top flight. Pep Guardiola’s men confirmed their third consecutive title after Arsenal lost 1-0 at Nottingham Forest. When City won their fourth title in five years last May, they pocketed £153 million. But that will increase this season, as a batch of improved overseas TV contracts from 2022-23 kick in. Arsenal, who will definitely finish in second place, will be paid £162.2 million. The teams that finish third and fourth will earn £158.6 million and £156.8 million, respectively. The 20 clubs in the elite division are expected to share around £2.7 billion from the league.

Luton promoted to Premier League: Tom Lockyer celebrates from hospital after collapsing at Wembley

Luton promoted to Premier League
Luton completed their fairytale rise from non-League to Premier League with a dramatic, sudden-death penalty shootout victory against Coventry in the Sky Bet Championship play-off final; Tom Lockyer collapsed during first half and was taken to hospital Lockyer fell to the ground untouched while backpedaling early in the game against Coventry and then seemed to collapse as he tried to get back up. The defender received medical attention for several minutes before being carried off on a stretcher. During the game, Luton posted an update on social media, which stated: "After collapsing on the pitch, Tom Lockyer has been taken to hospital for further tests. He is responsive and talking to his family, who are with him." His father Steve later posted a picture of his son surrounded by family and friends from hospital capturing Luton's historic moment. Just nine years on from ending their five-season stretch in the Conference Premier, the Hatters are celebrating returning to the top flight for the first time since 1992. Edwards' side took the lead after 23 minutes when Jordan Clark slammed home after excellent work by Elijah Adebayo on the left flank, but Gustavo Hamer - who was later taken off injured - fired a stylish equaliser, which forced extra-time. The 30 added minutes failed to produce a winner, with Fankaty Dabo's missed penalty sending the Hatters up to the Premier League for the first time in 31 years and after a decade of financial hardship. They are the first team to go from the top tier to non-League and back. Speaking after the game, Luton boss Rob Edwards told Sky Sports: "It feels incredible but the only thing I'm thinking of right now is Tom Lockyer. He's been immense for us this season. Health and family is the most important thing and I don't care right now until he is alright - I know he's alright. "A few of the guys have spoken to him in hospital. He's getting really well looked after. That's where my head is at the moment. It felt a little bit wrong to celebrate at the time. I just felt emotional." After the game, the Luton players held up Lockyer's No 4 shirt during the celebrations. Edwards added on his captain: "I can't speak highly enough of him and I'm really pleased he's okay." Speaking to Sky Sports News on the morning after the game, it was revealed that while Lockyer's Luton colleagues had hoped to see him on Sunday, it will be only family with him. But the prospect of him making an appearance during the celebrations on Monday has not yet been ruled out. "We will see how things go [on Sunday] as well," Edwards told Sky Sports News. "It would be great to see him as soon as possible. But let's just make sure he is all right first and foremost. Hopefully, he can." The open-top bus parade begins at midday on Monday. "It will be great. It is Bank Holiday isn't it so hopefully we can get as many people as we can get around and just enjoy the moment. It is brilliant for the town."