Spurs drag out safety battle to keep nerves jangling
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- Tottenham Hotspur fell 2‑2 with Leeds United, squandering a 2‑0 advantage after a penalty conceded by Leeds forward Mathys Tel, which Dominic Calvert‑Lewin converted.
- Roberto De Zerbi showed visible frustration, pulling a black hood over his face and receiving a yellow card for repeatedly leaving his technical area.
- Mathys Tel scored a spectacular strike for Leeds but later conceded a penalty after a reckless bicycle kick that hit Ethan Ampadu’s head.
- West Ham United’s defeat to Arsenal on the same weekend removed a potential four‑point cushion for Tottenham in the relegation fight.
- Roberto De Zerbi later told Match of the Day that the pressure of the crucial fixture may have impacted his players’ performance.
Why it matters: Tottenham's draw leaves them just two points above the drop zone, tightening the relegation race and heightening pressure on De Zerbi as Arsenal’s title chase continues.
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