Noah Okafor scored a decisive goal in the 79th minute to secure a victory for Leeds United against Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday, ending Spurs’ three-match winning streak in the Premier League. The result also snapped Leeds’ five-game winless run, providing a significant boost to their season.
The match at Stockley Park featured a first half that was largely defined by two Video Assistant Referee (VAR) interventions rather than open play. One notable decision involved a penalty appeal regarding a handball by Tottenham midfielder Mateus Fernandes.
VAR declined to intervene, ruling that the cross from the far side had legally struck the Tottenham midfielder’s shoulder in what the Premier League match centre described on X as the “green zone.”
Despite the early controversy, the game remained tight until Okafor struck late in the second half to give Leeds the lead they would hold until the final whistle. The goal proved to be the difference in a closely contested encounter between the two sides.
The outcome has shifted the standings in the Premier League, with Leeds United now sitting in eighth place with 14 points from 10 matches. Tottenham Hotspur have dropped to 11th position, accumulating 12 points over the same number of games.
Leeds United will look to build on this momentum in their next Premier League fixture, which is scheduled to take place against Chelsea on Saturday, November 21, 2026.
<small>Source: Daily Post Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>
