Okafor’s Late Strike Ends Tottenham’s Winning Run as Leeds Return to Winning Ways

Substitute Noah Okafor struck in the 79th minute as Leeds United beat Tottenham Hotspur 1-0 at Elland Road on Saturday, ending Spurs’ run of three straight Premier League victories.

The Swiss forward came off the bench to settle a tight contest, giving Leeds their first Premier League win since September and a much-needed lift before the international break.

Tottenham had arrived in Yorkshire in good form, but they could find no way through a determined Leeds defence and left empty-handed after Okafor’s late intervention.

A timely boost for Leeds

The three points end a frustrating wait for a league win and give Leeds real momentum heading into the break, with the home crowd roaring their side home in the closing stages.

Spurs’ revival halted

Tottenham’s recent revival has been built on three consecutive wins, but this defeat is a reminder of how quickly form can turn in the Premier League, and they now have two weeks to regroup.

Source: AFP