Leicester City claimed their first Premier League win since December 3 with a dramatic 2-1 victory over Tottenham Hotspur, further deepening the woes of Spurs and manager Ange Postecoglou. The Foxes, who had been on a seven-game losing streak in the league, overturned a first-half deficit with two goals in four minutes after halftime.
Tottenham initially took the lead in the 33rd minute when Richarlison connected with a pinpoint cross from Pedro Porro, heading the ball past Jakub Stolarczyk. Despite the advantage, Spurs struggled to maintain momentum as Leicester’s determination shone through.
The equalizer came just 57 seconds into the second half, with Jamie Vardy capitalizing on a cross from Bobby De Cordova-Reid to notch his 10th career goal against Tottenham. Moments later, Bilal El Khannouss delivered the decisive blow, finding the bottom corner with a stunning 25-yard strike.
Spurs, hampered by the absence of key players like James Maddison, were unable to mount a comeback. Postecoglou’s side saw limited options on the bench, leading to a reshuffle that brought on Sergio Reguilon and Moore for the fatigued Pape Sarr and Richarlison. The changes drew audible discontent from the Tottenham faithful.
Pedro Porro came closest to salvaging a point for the home side, rattling the crossbar with a powerful free kick and narrowly missing the target with a subsequent attempt. However, the Foxes, led by manager Ruud van Nistelrooy, held firm to secure all three points.
The victory lifts Leicester out of the relegation zone for the first time in 2025, a significant milestone in their battle for survival. For Spurs, however, the result marks their sixth loss in seven Premier League outings, leaving fans increasingly disillusioned with the club’s direction under chairman Daniel Levy.
Despite Tottenham’s late efforts, including a chance for Under-21 forward Will Lankshear during stoppage time, they fell to their 13th league defeat of the season. The result reflects the ongoing struggles for both teams, though Leicester emerged with renewed hope after a much-needed triumph.
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