After a collection of postponed matches because of the Covid-19 epidemic, that is Tottenham’s first go to since November 26. Dele Alli, Harry Winks and Ben Davies are the adjustments within the Rooster’s squad in comparison with the 3-0 win over Crystal Palace within the earlier spherical. In the meantime, Southampton performed with a three-man formation in protection as an alternative of two central defenders as within the earlier match.
Having the house area benefit and pleasure, Southampton was the staff that took the initiative within the first minutes. In the meantime, Tottenham appeared stunned by the assured ball section of the opponent. Rooster’s path to the ball was simply damaged by the house gamers.
25 minutes, Southampton succeeded in concretizing alternatives. Ranging from Salisu’s throw-in, the ball bounced out of Tottenham’s 16m50 spherical, Ward-Prowse launched a fast demi volley that hit Lloris’s web. With this opening objective, the English midfielder has instantly contributed to Southampton’s 4 targets within the final 3 appearances.
Being led, Tottenham was pressured to assault. Nevertheless, the alternatives of Harry Kane and Son Heung Min each cease at a harmful degree. Within the context that every part is towards the Rooster, they abruptly obtain a present from the sky.
From Hojbjerg’s slot, Son Heung Min broke the offside lure and compelled Salisu to commit a foul within the penalty space. The referee awarded Tottenham a penalty and compelled Salisu off the sphere with a second yellow card. On the penalty spot, Harry Kane simply defeated Fraser Forster to carry dwelling a 1-1 equalizer for the guests.
Within the second half, Tottenham with the benefit over the person regained the sport. Nevertheless, Southampton took the initiative to drop deep and had been decided to defend the draw with a crowded defence. Within the 53rd minute, Harry Kane as soon as once more introduced the ball into the online of Southampton.
Nevertheless, after consulting VAR, the referee decided that the Tottenham striker was offside. Solely 14 minutes later, the ball continued to be put into the online of the house opponent, however as soon as once more Tottenham had been denied a objective. The referee stated that Matt Doherty fouled goalkeeper Fraser Forster.
Minutes later, Tottenham nonetheless created alternatives however didn’t as soon as succeeded in scoring and needed to go away with 1 level. This end result makes them fall to sixth place with a niche of 5 factors in comparison with 4th place of Arsenal.
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