BURNLEY, United Kingdom (AFP) - Tottenham's Premier League title challenge suffered a crushing blow as Ashley Barnes' late strike sealed a shock 2-1 win for Burnley that ruined Harry Kane's goal-scoring return on Saturday (Feb 23).
Mauricio Pochettino's side would have moved within two points of leaders Manchester City with a win at Turf Moor.
But they squandered the chance to enhance their title prospects with a sloppy display that saw Chris Wood put Burnley ahead after half-time.
There was controversy about Wood's goal as it came from a corner that Tottenham felt shouldn't have been given.
But Pochettino's men had a break of their own when Kane, back after missing seven games with an ankle injury, capitalised on a throw-in that was taken in the wrong place.
At that stage, Tottenham looked poised to push on for a fifth successive league victory.
However, they paid the price for sloppy defending as Barnes struck with seven minutes left to extend Burnley's unbeaten league run to eight matches.
Â
It was a bitter blow for third placed Tottenham, who will be eight points off top spot if second placed Liverpool, currently level on points with City, win at Manchester United on Sunday.
Pochettino was fuming at full-time, confronting referee Mike Dean and his assistants on the pitch in a lengthy rant that showed his frustration at both Burnley's first goal and Tottenham's missed opportunity.
Playing for the first time in 10 days due to their early exit from the FA Cup, Tottenham were back in action after beating Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League in their previous match.
Pochettino knew his team had no margin for error if they wanted to stayed in contention and, as games against Chelsea and Arsenal loom next week, he billed the trip to Turf Moor as a "final".
With England manager Gareth Southgate watching from the stands, Kane came close to marking his return in style when he fired narrowly wide from the edge of the area.
But Tottenham were struggling to build the head of steam required to break down the well-marshalled Clarets' rearguard.
POCHETTINO PROTESTS
Kane, back to fitness ahead of schedule, grew more menacing as he shook off the rust and early in the second half the striker drew a superb tip-over from Tom Heaton when he let fly from 25 yards.
Moments later, Pochettino was fuming on the touchline as Burnley snatched the lead with Wood's seventh goal in his last 10 games in the 57th minute.
When Tottenham defender Jan Vertonghen slid in to challenge Jeff Hendrick, a corner was given to Burnley even though the ball appeared to come off the Clarets man last.
From Ashley Westwood's corner, Tottenham went to sleep as Wood timed his run to climb above the statuesque Juan Foyth and Toby Alderweireld.
The New Zealand striker's powerful header hit the crossbar and bounced over the line before Tottenham goalkeeper Hugo Lloris could react.
Pochettino complained bitterly to the fourth official, but the Argentine's protests were quelled as Tottenham grabbed a controversial goal of their own eight minutes later.
Danny Rose took a Tottenham throw from several yards further forward than the spot the ball went out, and his delivery sent Kane racing clear on goal.
Kane showed he had lost none of his predatory instincts as he held off Ben Mee and slotted a cool finish past Heaton for his 21st goal of the season and his first since early January.
Tottenham had stolen late winners in three of their last four league games, but it was Burnley who finished in the ascendency in the 83rd minute.
Johann Berg Gudmundsson seized possession in midfield and drove into the Tottenham area unchecked by the slow-to-react visitors.
Gudmundsson smashed a cross-shot towards the far post and, with Vertonghen unable to clear, Barnes had the simple task of tapping into the empty net.
Hazard is expected to make an imminent visit to the Spanish capital to search for houses and get to know the city which will soon be his new home. Soccer Premier League Real Madrid Transfer
Real Madrid Kit Leak: Images of New Home Shirt for 2019/20
Soccer Football - Premier League - Everton v AFC Bournemouth - Goodison Park, Liverpool, Britain - January 13, 2019 Everton's Kurt Zouma scores their first goal Action Images via Reuters/Jason Cair
Everton ride luck for 2-0 victory at home to Bournemouth
football; Manchester United decided to cut ties with Jose Mourinho. After two-and-a-half-years in charge, Jose Mourinho has been given his marching orders and he's only got himself to blame.
Manchester United sack Mourinho - global.espn.com
and Kadir Yahaya joining Geylang United [now Geylang International], Malek Awab and Rafi Ali signing for Tampines Rovers. Giving credit to Singapore coach Bernd Stange, his side are exactly where they want to be in the ongoing Asian Cup qualifiers.
David Beckham targets former Manchester United captain
Pochettino defiant as poor Tottenham form continues - Premier
next.co.uk - shop online for the latest fashion for women, men, children and homeware. Next day delivery and free returns available.
The Next 48hOURS - Home | Facebook
Neil Warnock has held countless news conferences during his 40-year coaching career but none quite like Monday's when the Cardiff City boss spoke for the first time of his anguish at the
Jun 10, 2019 · The United States women's national team is the best in the world and has been for decades. The 28 women suing U.S. Soccer have, in some cases, very little in common other than their sport
Women's Team Sues Over 'Institutionalized' Discrimination
By Eric Knecht. DOHA (Reuters) - FIFA President Gianni Infantino said on Thursday that a majority of national soccer federations were in favor of expanding the 2022 World Cup in Qatar to 48 teams.
Football: Infantino says he has wide support for 48-team
Football: Japan's Maya Yoshida warns young teammates - pressure comes with the territory Japan captain Maya Yoshida wants his young teammates to take advantage of the opportunity in the UAE to
Pressure comes with the territory warns Japan's Yoshida
On Saturday in the Champions League final, the Reds beat Tottenham 2-0 to lift the trophy for the sixth time, the first since 2005. standings, latest news and video. The Women's World Cup
Wijnaldum: Reds must forget 2018 final woes - espn.com
Guardiola to make late decision on Silva for Palace trip
Cristiano Ronaldo has pledged his long term future to the old lady as he said he will be staying at Juventus "1000%" after the club won an eighth consecutive Serie A title with victory over Fiorentina.
Zidane sure of Ronaldo's stay | The Guardian Nigeria News
watch champions league live streaming juventus
watch coppa america live streaming mexico
watch live soccer game today
watch arsenal southampton premier league live stream
watch coppa america live streaming pc
watch premier league live streaming vf
watch coppa america live streaming match
watch coppa america live streaming ronaldo 7
how to watch champions league live streaming
watch live streaming soccer world cup
watch coppa america live streaming sctv
watch champions league live streaming ptv sports
watch coppa america live streaming portugal
watch champions league live streaming canada
watch karnataka premier league live streaming
watch coppa america live streaming online
watch coppa america live streaming spain
watch coppa america live streaming hd
watch coppa america live streaming indonesia
watch epl live streaming free no sign up
watch soccer online free streaming live dracula
watch soccer online free streaming live first row
watch coppa america live streaming indosiar
watch soccer live streaming zimbabwe
watch champions league live streaming kenya
watch coppa america live streaming tv
live tv soccer live stream - live3s.com
watch soccer online free streaming live world cup
watch premier league live streaming qatar
live ipl live streaming- watch indian premier league 2013 online
watch coppa america live streaming live free
watch uefa champions league live streaming free online youtube
watch champions league draw live streaming free
watch coppa america live streaming barcelona
watch coppa america live streaming twitch
watch indian premier league live streaming
watch coppa america live streaming xfinity
watch soccer online free streaming live in english
watch coppa america live streaming free
watch coppa america live streaming without cable
watch soccer live live football streaming cr7
watch uefa champions league live streaming free online reddit
watch soccer online free streaming live no registration
watch soccer online free streaming live cricfree
watch coppa america live streaming cricfree
how to watch premier league live streaming
watch soccer live stream app
watch soccer live streaming zee tv
watch live soccer stream android
watch coppa america live streaming in india
watch sky sports premier league online free streaming live
watch champions league live streaming live free
watch live soccer streaming on iphone
watch champions league live streaming live
watch coppa america live streaming reddit
watch the champions league live stream
live football watch free live football streaming free soccer
watch coppa america live streaming xbox
watch coppa america live streaming dailymotion
watch coppa america live streaming vivo
watch live streaming of premier league football
watch coppa america live streaming bola
watch champions league live streaming jamaica
watch soccer online free streaming live app
watch soccer online free streaming live p2p
watch premier league live streaming juventus vs manchester united
watch premier league net live stream channel
watch soccer live streaming juventus vs manchester united
watch champions league live streaming putlockers
watch soccer live streaming xbox
watch coppa america live streaming qatar
watch coppa america live streaming totalsportek
watch soccer live streaming qatar vs philippines
watch live streaming soccer games
watch soccer online free streaming live
watch soccer live streaming xbox one
watch bangladesh premier league live streaming online free
watch soccer live streaming xfinity
watch champions league live streaming now
cpl 2018 live streaming watch caribbean premier league t20 2018
watch champions league live streaming vf
soccer tv live football streaming reddit
watch usa soccer live stream
#transfernews #commento #manchestercity #footballmeme #alissonbecker #4Series #commentimemorabili #comics #rockstar #mancityvsliverpool #risate #cristiano #henderson #Celtic #freekick #vandijk #battuteepiche #crossfit #winner #football #coyg #liverpoolfc #lfc #fut #arsenalnews #serieatim #bundesliga #leicestercity #MSport #thebeatles #mane #ronaldo #romania #cr7 #frasitrap #Vip45 #insegreto #oudmehta #manchestercity #midnight #valcea #kroenkeout #footballstreaming #liverpool #manchesterunited #24x7 #sumbertv #freekicks #portsmouthfc #salah #oasis #gunners #bayern #acmilan #comico #afcnews #knuckleball #pagani #elcasico #americanfootball #chocolate #champion #lionelmessi #soccerbible #thomasmeunier #england #rugby #football #Fcb #chocolatecoffee #ignoranza #MyDubai #bayernmunich #panini #nikesoccer #beatifulgame #BMW #realmadrid #myfootballuniverse #liverpoolcity #ucl #calciatoribrutti #lovefootball #soccermemes #Liamgallagher #arsenal #gym #satira #meunier #coutinho #oasisengland #footballschedule #conference #kickoff #juventus #leomessi #GarageCafeDxb
No comments:
Post a Comment