Mohammed Kudus keeps his cool as Tottenham show steel to hold off Leeds

"Much was made of Tottenham's propensity to capitulate last season, resulting in their worst Premier League campaign and Ange Postecoglou's dismissal, but here was further evidence of the new chapter being patiently written by Thomas Frank. Facing a Leeds side buoyed up an encouraging start to the season and a typically vociferous home crowd, Spurs might have buckled in this kind of encounter last term. In filthy conditions they stood their ground to maintain their upward trajectory. How very un-Spursy."

"Tottenham are evolving just nicely this season and made their class tell with goals from Mathys Tel and Mohammed Kudus either side of a first-half equaliser from the Leeds winger Noah Okafor. Mohammed Kudus scores Tottenham's second goal. Photograph: Chris Radburn/Reuters Leeds lacked nothing in spirit, but Spurs showed their class and no little resilience and could certainly not be described as unworthy winners."

"This was Leeds's fourth defeat in 50 league games here since Daniel Farke took charge in the summer of 2023. Granted, the past two seasons were spent in the Championship, but there is something special about the febrile atmosphere created at this vintage stadium. The earlier downpour gave way to beautiful sunshine when the teams emerged and the Leeds anthem Marching on Together was belted out with gusto by the home faithful, including club legend Eddie Gray in the director's box."

Tottenham secured a resilient away victory at Leeds, with Mathys Tel and Mohammed Kudus scoring either side of a Noah Okafor equaliser. The match was played in poor conditions, yet Spurs stood firm and preserved an upward trajectory under Thomas Frank. Leeds showed strong spirit and produced a fervent home atmosphere, with club legend Eddie Gray present in the director's box. The result marked Leeds's fourth defeat in 50 league games at home since Daniel Farke's 2023 arrival. Archie Gray was unable to face his great-nephew due to his younger brother's hip flexor injury.

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