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In classic Jamie Vardy fashion, the veteran striker, battling through injuries at 37, managed to secure a point for Leicester after Pedro Porro had given a dominant Tottenham the lead. Vardy, who only played due to Patson Daka’s injury, once again proved his impact on the pitch.
Before kick-off, it seemed unlikely that the match would be competitive, and the first half reflected that as Spurs controlled the game from start to finish. Despite their dominance, they only managed a single goal, with Porro finding the net from James Maddison’s cross in an unconventional manner.
Leicester, initially outplayed, showed more aggression in the second half but still didn’t look likely to score until Vardy headed in the equalizer after good play from Victor Kristiansen and Issahaku Fatawu. Leicester then became the better team, although Vardy missed another golden opportunity. The game lost its rhythm after a lengthy stoppage for Rodrigo Bentancur’s head injury, though thankfully, he is now recovering well.
Tottenham will be frustrated with the result, wondering how they failed to win, while Leicester might take some comfort in the point, especially with the looming threat of a points deduction.
**TALKING POINT – WHAT ARE SPURS LACKING?**
Tottenham have returned to their familiar pattern of playing attractive football but dropping points they shouldn’t, even after the failed tenures of Jose Mourinho and Antonio Conte. Ange Postecoglou is clearly building something, with a solid defense, a capable midfield, and a proven Premier League striker. However, the team seems to lack the creative spark traditionally associated with Tottenham. James Maddison is their main playmaker, but he’s not yet at the level of the best in the role. Perhaps Mikey Moore could develop into that player, but finding someone who can bring a touch of magic might be the next step for this team—if we overlook their brief lapse in this game.
