Tottenham 1-2 Leicester: Jamie Vardy and Bilal El Khannouss add to Spurs’ struggles and Ange Postecoglou’s woes.
On Sunday, January 26, 2025, Leicester City earned a 2-1 victory over Tottenham Hotspur at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, increasing the pressure on Spurs manager Ange Postecoglou.
Match Recap:
- First Half: Tottenham took the lead in the 29th minute when Pedro Porro sent in a perfect cross for Richarlison, who headed the ball past Leicester goalkeeper Szappanos. Despite controlling possession, Spurs couldn’t extend their lead.
- Second Half: Leicester turned the game around early in the second half. In the 47th minute, Jamie Vardy took advantage of a defensive mistake to level the score. Just five minutes later, Bilal El Khannouss scored the winning goal, completing Leicester’s comeback.
Team Lineups:
Tottenham Hotspur (4-3-3):
- Goalkeeper: Guglielmo Vicario
- Defenders: Pedro Porro, Micky van de Ven, Cristian Romero, Destiny Udogie
- Midfielders: Yves Bissouma, Rodrigo Bentancur, James Maddison
- Forwards: Dejan Kulusevski, Richarlison, Son Heung-min
Leicester City (4-2-3-1):
- Goalkeeper: Szappanos
- Defenders: Baattiah, Al-Dohaim, Denayer, Al-Zarie
- Midfielders: Bendebka, Al-Zaid, Batna, Vargas, Sbai
- Forward: Djaniny
This defeat marks Tottenham’s fourth straight loss in the Premier League, leaving them in 15th place, just eight points clear of the relegation zone. The result has only added to the pressure on manager Postecoglou and club chairman Daniel Levy.
On the flip side, Leicester’s win snapped a seven-match losing streak, propelling them out of the relegation zone and up to 17th place.
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