Leeds United vs. Tottenham Hotspur - Football Match Report - May 28, 2023 - ESPN
Leeds United were relegated from the Premier League after losing 4-1 at home to Tottenham Hotspur at Elland Road in the season finale on Sunday as Harry Kane scored twice for the visitors.Leeds are heading back to the Championship after three seasons in the top flight.- Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.) Pedro Porro and Lucas Moura also scored for Spurs, who finished eighth, narrowly missing out on a place in the UEFA Conference League.
Leeds United have been relegated from the Premier League as they lost their final game of the season to Tottenham.Needing to beat Spurs at Elland Road while hoping other results went their way, Leeds trailed inside the opening two minutes through Harry Kane's excellent finish.Pedro Porro then doubled Tottenham's lead when he fired in from a tight angle early in the second half.
TEAM NEWS Tottenham pair Dejan Kulusevski and Richarlison should be available to start after building up their fitness with substitute appearances in the Carabao Cup tie at Forest on Wednesday.Ryan Sessegnon is a major doubt with a muscle injury sustained during that game, while Son Heung-min remains out.
Leeds climbed out of the Premier League relegation zone after holding off a late Wolves fightback to win an enthralling game at Molineux.The victory lifts Javi Gracia's side - who started the day in 19th - four places and two points above the bottom three.Jack Harrison, who scored in last weekend's 2-2 draw at home to Brighton, side-footed Wilfried Gnonto's cut-back past Jose Sa to give the visitors an early lead after a bright start.
Leeds twice come from behind to earn Brighton point
Leeds slipped back into the Premier League relegation places despite twice coming from behind to earn a point in an entertaining draw at home to Brighton.Alexis Mac Allister's first-half header was quickly cancelled out by Patrick Bamford's spectacular 20-yard strike before Jack Harrison scored at both ends in a fast and frenetic second period.
Leeds moved out of the Premier League relegation zone as Junior Firpo's second-half goal gave them a crucial 1-0 victory over bottom club Southampton in Javi Gracia's first game as manager.In a tense and frantic match, left-back Firpo found himself in space in the box after Jack Harrison's flick to slot home under Gavin Bazunu and send Elland Road into raptures - and his team towards a priceless three points.
Leeds 0-2 Manchester United: Moment of class settles old-school clash as Marcus Rashford bags winner
The Red Devils claimed a vital 2-0 win at Elland Road just as it looked like their top-four place would be coming under increasing threat by more dropped points against relegation-threatened Leeds, fresh off their midweek draw at Old Trafford.Man United started slowly in both halves in that game and were guilty again here, allowing Crysencio Summerville to fire over just four minutes in as the Yorkshire club were backed by a raucous home support.
Jesse Marsch said he and the Leeds United board have been "unified" over his long-term future after Crysencio Summerville's 89th minute goal sealed a 2-1 win at Liverpool and silenced the American's critics at the club.Leeds supporters had turned on Marsch during defeats against Fulham and Leicester City, which saw the team drop into the Premier League relegation zone following a winless run dating back to mid-August.
Manchester United scored twice in the final 10 minutes at Elland Road to leave managerless Leeds deep in relegation trouble.Substitute Alejandro Garnacho then outpaced the home defence before beating Illan Meslier at his near post to the obvious joy of manager Erik ten Hag on the touchline.The result was harsh on Leeds, who created a number of decent opportunities but could not beat visiting goalkeeper David de Gea.
Jesse Marsch looking to Leeds' attacking arsenal' to aid fight for survival
Leeds boss Jesse Marsch is poised to unleash an arsenal of attacking players on the Premier League in his bid to avoid another relegation battle.The Whites broke their club record transfer fee last week when signing striker Georginio Rutter from Hoffenheim in a deal which could rise to 36million.The France Under-21 international will be in Leeds' squad for Sunday's home league game against Brentford, with Marsch to decide who to choose from an exciting array of forward talent.
Leon Bailey had a hand in both goals as Aston Villa started the Premier League weekend with victory over a slightly unlucky Leeds.The Jamaican winger finished off a quick counter-attack after a great run by Boubacar Kamara in just the third minute to put the hosts ahead.That was Villa's only shot in the first half, with Leeds having two penalty appeals rejected, a Rodrigo goal disallowed for offside and missing big chances.
Unai Emery backs Emiliano Martinez as FIFA investigates World Cup celebrations
Aston Villa boss Unai Emery backed Emiliano Martinez after FIFA opened disciplinary proceedings against Argentina.The world champions are in hot water following their celebrations after their final victory over France in Qatar.Martinez was criticised for appearing to make a vulgar gesture with his Golden Glove award following Argentina's penalty shoot-out win last month.
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola feels sadness at the recent exit of three star players but insists the club's record transfer income this summer proves they are sustainable.