Harry Kane and Son Heung-min were once again at Tottenham’s talismen in a 3-0 win over Leeds to revive their title challenge on Saturday but a third Premier League game this week was postponed due to a breakout. a-mach coronavirus.
Burnley ‘s clash with Fulham, scheduled for Sunday, has been postponed due to a number of positive issues among the Fulham squad.
Fulham’s trip to Tottenham was postponed just hours before it began on Wednesday, to the annoyance of Spurs boss Jose Mourinho.
But even when his side ended a four-game unbeaten run with a return to form against Leeds, Mourinho was also blaming three of his players for breaking coronavirus restrictions.
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Giovani Lo Celso, Erik Lamela and Sergio Reguilon were pictured attending a big party with family and friends over Christmas with Manuel Lanzini at West Ham.
On the field, Kane and Son completed two goalless games to move Tottenham up to third place and within four points of Liverpool and Manchester United leaders.
Kane opened the scoring from the penalty area before turning provider for Son to take home the 100th goal for the club.
This was the 13th time Kane and Son had come together to score this term, equaling the Premier League record set by Alan Shearer and Chris Sutton for Blackburn in 1994-95.
“He knew I was there. At times it ‘s telepathic, ”said Son.” It’s a big score of 100 goals with one team. I am very proud. It’s a great way to start the new year. ”
South Korea also got help early in the second half when his corner went home with Toby Alderweireld.
At the other end of the table, Brighton went two points clear of the relegation zone by coming from 3-1 down to save a 3-3 draw at home to Wolves.
The Seagulls won just one home league game in 2020 and started with determination for the new year marking a fresh start when Aaron Connelly opened the scoring on 13 minutes.
The Wolves have struggled to score since they lost Raul Jimenez to a broken skull in November, but he bounced back with three in 25 minutes.
Romain Saiss went back home at Nelson Semedo’s cross before Dan Burn’s own goal and Ruben Neves’ penalty gave the goals a half-time lead.
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However, Brighton got a lifeline from the spot themselves a minute into the second half when Neal Maupay turned before senior captain Lewis Dunk scored a point.
Brighton ‘s return means Sheffield United are now 12 points adrift of safety as they rallied closer to returning to the Championship with a 2-0 loss at Crystal Palace.
Jeffrey Schlupp opened the scoring after just four minutes before the stunning individual Eberechi Eze ran from the inside of his own half and completed the Eagles ’first win in six games.
Meanwhile, the Blades are still unbeaten all season on just two points from 17 games.