Summary

  • Dawson header earns a point for Baggies

  • Spurs now seven points adrift

  • Leicester three points away from PL title

  1. One hand on the trophypublished at 22:40 British Summer Time 25 April 2016

    We were here to cover Tottenham v West Brom but it has turned very much into Leicester's night.

    They are one win away from a remarkable first Premier League title. I'll leave that to sink in.

    See you soon.

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  2. 'We still need to believe'published at 22:38 British Summer Time 25 April 2016

    Tottenham 1-1 West Brom

    Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino: "We were unlucky in the first half and created a lot of chances but this always happens in football.

    "We allowed them to believe and we conceded a goal, but I am very proud because it was a big effort. 

    "We still need to believe. Seven points is difficult but we still need to fight in the next three games.

    "We felt comfortable on the pitch and created chances, but we lost control of game and allowed them to create chances. But I think we deserved the three points.

    "Mathematically it is still possible. I have nothing to complain about and we need to be strong in our mind and prepare for the next game. It is difficult but we need to foight for the points. We are Not going to give up. 

    "We understand it was a game we must win. I must now lift the players for the game against Chelsea."

  3. 'I want Leicester to win it'published at 22:36 British Summer Time 25 April 2016

    Tottenham 1-1 West Brom

    West Brom boss Tony Pulis, speaking to BBC Sport: "First half we were lucky to come in 1-0 down. Tottenham have quality young players and they have everything you want in a team. But we had a chat at half-time and became more aggressive if anything. We were taking punches in the first half and not giving anything back.

    "They needed the second goal. If they get that it would have been very difficult for us. We had to have a clean-sheet second half to be in the game. If you look at the energy and effort and the way we forced them to make mistakes it was much better.

    "I just want Leicester to win it. No disrespect to Tottenham, but it is such a wonderful story. It can't happen anywhere else but in this country. The Premier League is such a tough league and Leicester can dig results out. They have played exceptionally well and won games but when they haven't they have dug them out.

    "I think Tottenham will be an exceptional side. It will be an exciting place to be, this club."

  4. 'I won't be driving home if Leicester win'published at 22:34 British Summer Time 25 April 2016

    Tottenham 1-1 West Brom

    Matt Elliott
    Former Leicester City captain on BBC Radio 5 live

    "Leicester can win the title at Old Trafford - it sounds incredible. I'm covering it on the radio and there are three of us going up in the car. If they win, it won't be me driving home."

  5. Sorry Stevie...published at 22:33 British Summer Time 25 April 2016

    Tottenham 1-1 West Brom

  6. Leicester are big in Kazakhstanpublished at 22:31 British Summer Time 25 April 2016

    Tottenham 1-1 West Brom

  7. 'It's a beautiful story'published at 22:28 British Summer Time 25 April 2016

    Tottenham 1-1 West Brom

    Jermaine Jenas
    Ex-Spurs & England midfielder on 5 live

    "Everyone's pinching themselves because it's an unbelievable achievement. In terms of a sporting story it's one of the biggest ever seen. These players will be legends at Leicester. They will have done it with class and quality and it's good for football. It’s a beautiful story."

  8. 'We are not an easy team to play'published at 22:27 British Summer Time 25 April 2016

    Tottenham 1-1 West Brom

    West Brom midfielder Darren Fletcher: "They are a top side. We had too many sloppy passes in the first 10 minutes. We followed instructions and the game plan worked in the second half.

    "We are not an easy team to play against, but Tottenham gave 100% effort.

    "He [Craig Dawson] was unfortunate but he is a whole-hearted defender. But he then showed why he is a real threat from set pieces.

    "I'm sure Leicester were supporting us but we concentrate on ourselves. The title race does not involve us.

    "Tottenham and Leicester are two good sides. They have very different styles of play and you can see why they are both at the top of the league."

  9. Dawson 1-1 Dawsonpublished at 22:25 British Summer Time 25 April 2016

    Tottenham 1-1 West Brom

    You'd think it wouldn't happen very often but Craig Dawson is the fourth player this season to score a goal and an own goal in the same Premier League game (after Troy Deeney, Olivier Giroud and John Terry).

  10. 'In most people's eyes it is done and dusted'published at 22:22 British Summer Time 25 April 2016

    Tottenham 1-1 West Brom

    Matt Elliott
    Former Leicester City captain on BBC Radio 5 live

    "I'm not used to this sort of media attention. It's a big result tonight. There's still work to do but in most people's eyes it is done and dusted – I'm sure Claudio Ranieri will say something different to the players."

  11. 'We lack quality but we work hard'published at 22:19 British Summer Time 25 April 2016

    Tottenham 1-1 West Brom

    West Brom boss Tony Pulis, speaking to Sky Sports: "I thought they came out of the blocks. Tottenham dominated the game and we sat back while they danced around us at times. The best thing was we came in 1-0 down at half-time. It became a more open game in the second half and I am really pleased with the players. We lack quality at times but the work-rate was good.

    "You come to places like this and you can be on the back foot before the game even starts. But we are fit and we can cause people problems. We can make it a game with good organisation and players giving it a go.

    "Tottenham are a very, very good side. Dembele was outstanding today. They are a young team as well and they will only get better."

  12. Is Alli's discipline a concern?published at 22:17 British Summer Time 25 April 2016

    Tottenham 1-1 West Brom

    Jermaine Jenas
    Ex-Spurs & England midfielder on 5 live

    A video has circulated online showing what could be a punch from Alli on Claudio Yacob off the ball tonight.

    "I'm mixed with this situation. I don't want to take away from Dele - he's not a player that gets sent off. Yes, there have been incidents that I would call petulance. Yacob does not even flinch. It’s the reaction from Dele that worries people and that can have an affect at international level."

  13. Postpublished at 22:09 British Summer Time 25 April 2016

    Tottenham 1-1 West Brom

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  14. 'All we can do is keep fighting'published at 22:04 British Summer Time 25 April 2016

    Tottenham 1-1 West Brom

    Tottenham striker Harry Kane: "It has not gone. We need to keep fighting. We felt we needed to win this game so we are disappointed. We had enough chances in the first half to put it to bed. But we weren't good enough in the second half.

    "We felt we could easily have won the game if we played in the second half like we did the first. It is football. All we can do is keep fighting.

    "We have Chelsea next. Hopefully Man United can do us a favour."

  15. Postpublished at 22:03 British Summer Time 25 April 2016

    Tottenham 1-1 West Brom

    Inevitably, the majority of the focus is on Tottenham and the implications the result has on their title bid. But a word on West Brom, who were really good in the second half after a poor first. They came out, had a go at Spurs, refused to give up and were rewarded with a point.

  16. 'Spurs need a major shift'published at 22:00 British Summer Time 25 April 2016

    Tottenham 1-1 West Brom

    Jermaine Jenas
    Ex-Spurs & England midfielder on 5 live

    "If I were a Leicester player, the incentive for that game at Old Trafford is immense. Spurs knew they would need to win every game and it will take a major shift and massive luck to win the league."

  17. Postpublished at 21:56 British Summer Time 25 April 2016

    Tottenham 1-1 West Brom

    Spurs attempted just two shots on target in this game – their lowest figure in a Premier League match at White Hart Lane since October 2014 (2 v Newcastle).  

    West Brom had more shots (10) than Spurs (7) in the second half of this match.  

  18. Postpublished at 21:55 British Summer Time 25 April 2016

    Tottenham 1-1 West Brom

    Jermaine Jenas
    Ex-Spurs & England midfielder on 5 live

    "Spurs in the second half looked a bit more anxious, they didn't pop it around as much. West Brom came out in the second half, taking more risk and showed more ambition."

  19. Postpublished at 21:55 British Summer Time 25 April 2016

    Tottenham 1-1 West Brom

    Tottenham struck the woodwork three times in that match. They could have been 3-0 up in the first 20 minutes. 

    But when they reflect back on that game, it will be in recognition that they didn't do enough with the possession they had and failed to respond when West Brom came out with greater intent after the break.

  20. Postpublished at 21:53 British Summer Time 25 April 2016

    Tottenham 1-1 West Brom

    The only cheers at White Hart Lane come from a small pocket of West Brom fans in the away end, although I'm surprised you can't here the roar from Leicester.

    Spurs have dropped a massive two points. The Spurs players are flat out. I think they know that is it for their title hopes. Leicester are one win away from being crowned Premier League champions.

    Toby AlderweireldImage source, Rex Features