Summary

  • Son curls in superb opener from outside box

  • Forward then turns provider with cross for Alli to head in

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  1. Thanks and goodbyepublished at 22:18 Greenwich Mean Time 8 December 2018

    That's the end of the matches today, but don't worry Match of the Day is on BBC One in just a few minutes' time so you get to enjoy all of today's epic action.

    Thanks for joining us and bye for now.

  2. Spurs keep up pace with win at Leicester - read the reportpublished at 22:18 Greenwich Mean Time 8 December 2018

    Leicester City 0-2 Tottenham

    Harry Winks and Dele AlliImage source, Getty Images

    Tottenham retained third place in the Premier League with a comfortable victory over a flat Leicester at the King Power Stadium.

    With Harry Kane and Christian Eriksen both starting on the bench, Spurs initially struggled to break down the hosts until Son Heung-min's superb strike just before the break.

    The South Korea forward cut in from the right and hit the top corner with a curling left-footed shot from outside the area. The impressive Dele Alli then headed in Son's weighted cross after a flowing counter-attack to put the game beyond Leicester.

    Spurs had dropped to fifth after wins for Chelsea and Arsenal earlier on Saturday, but now move back above their London rivals and are five points behind Manchester City in second, with leaders Liverpool a point further in front.

    Leicester stay ninth despite an end to their six-match unbeaten run in the league.

  3. 'It was difficult'published at 22:15 Greenwich Mean Time 8 December 2018

    Leicester City 0-2 Tottenham

    Leicester City

    Leicester City manager Claude Puel speaking to BT Sport:

    "I haven’t seen the replay [of Tottenham's second goal] but it was difficult after the second goal. Then we had to manage the game against a team who were deep so there was no space [in behind]."

  4. 'There's a lot of games to play'published at 22:12 Greenwich Mean Time 8 December 2018

    Leicester City 0-2 Tottenham

    Tottenham Hotspur

    Some more quotes from Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochetino, speaking to BT Sport:

    "I feel so happy. I would like to congratulate the players. It's three very important points for us.We were very solid and I'm so pleased. I think we showed great character. We play at Wembley and away from home and the team always try the same to win the games."

    On introducing Harry Kane and Christian Eriksen:

    "[We did that] to help the team after 2-0. It was important, some players were tired and to rotate helps the squad. They were available to play and it’s good for them to get a training session in second half before we have a must win game against Barcelona and that is our objective of course."

    On the gap to the leaders:

    "There's a lot of games to play still. The distance is six points, if you compare to last season it is a healthier gap, it’s still a long way to the finish of the season though. The most important thing is to be there and be there in the last five, six or seven games to fight. At the moment we are being solid and trying to show we deserve to be there."

  5. 'Solid' Spurs performance pleases Pochettinopublished at 22:10 Greenwich Mean Time 8 December 2018

    Leicester City 0-2 Tottenham

    Watch an interview with Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino, who is delighted with the way his side played after putting in a "solid performance" to claim a 2-0 win away at Leicester.

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    Get Involved - #bbcfootball or 81111 on textpublished at 22:07 Greenwich Mean Time 8 December 2018

    Leicester 0-2 Tottenham

    Loving the late Saturday games, this result really has made my weekend!

    Dewhirst

    Puel keeps changing his side..how we gonna get consistency?

    Bimal, Essex

  7. Eyes firmly on Barcelona...published at 22:05 Greenwich Mean Time 8 December 2018

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    Get Involved - #bbcfootball or 81111 on textpublished at 22:02 Greenwich Mean Time 8 December 2018

    Leicester City 0-2 Tottenham

    The club seriously need to invest in another striker in January. There's just such a glaring void when Vardy is out. Iheanacho blows hot and cold and is generally unreliable, Okazaki for all his hard work has never been a natural goal scorer, and our plan B, which was Slimani, is out on loan. Bench tonight showed a real lack of quality in that area tonight.

    Leicester fan

  9. Alderweireld's happypublished at 21:59 Greenwich Mean Time 8 December 2018

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    Get Involved - #bbcfootball or 81111 on textpublished at 21:57 Greenwich Mean Time 8 December 2018

    Leicester City 0-2 Tottenham

    Dan: Professional performance all in all. Players executed the game plan well. Still lack that composure when protecting leads but we're getting there. Clean sheet is a massive thing away from home but that was a weak Leicester display.

  11. 'I think this was special'published at 21:53 Greenwich Mean Time 8 December 2018

    Leicester City 0-2 Tottenham

    Tottenham Hotspur

    Tottenham's Dele Alli and Son Heung-min speaking to BT Sport:

    Dele Alli: "I was trying to hold my run (for his goal). I was trying to anticipate and stay onside. I’m not sure if I was (onside) or wasn’t. Sometimes those decisions go for you, sometimes they go against you.

    "I’ve had a few good seasons at Tottenham but as at team we know we can keep improving and that’s the same as individuals. We’re always trying to go to the next level."

    Son Heung-min: "I’ve scored some nice goals but I think this was special because I practice it all the time. I like to get in those positions.

    "Of course scoring goals is always something to be proud of. I try to score all the time but it is an honour to play here and score in this shirt."

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    Get Involved - #bbcfootball or 81111 on textpublished at 21:48 Greenwich Mean Time 8 December 2018

    Leicester City 0-2 Tottenham

    For those Spurs fans claiming they are title contenders I would point them towards the table which has them five and six points respectively behind Man City and Liverpool who have a vastly superior goal difference which effectively makes it six and seven points. After 16 games. Sorry to burst the bubble Spurs, but you're currently winning a battle for third place with Chelsea and Arsenal. That's as good as it will get.

    Mark, a very happy Norwich City fan.

  13. Spurs' flying start continuespublished at 21:45 Greenwich Mean Time 8 December 2018

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  14. Spurs up from fifth to thirdpublished at 21:44 Greenwich Mean Time 8 December 2018

    Leicester City 0-2 Tottenham

    Tottenham started the day third, and will end the day third after jumping back over Arsenal and Chelsea.

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    Get Involved - #bbcfootball or 81111 on textpublished at 21:39 Greenwich Mean Time 8 December 2018

    Leicester 0-2 Tottenham

    Rachel T: Brilliant win for Spurs - we haven’t really hit top gear yet. Bring on Barcelona!

    Dan: Not sure what bringing on Kane has achieved tonight, other than completely destroying my weekend in fantasy football.

    The pain is real, Dan. I share your pain.

  16. 'Spurs heading for positive season'published at 21:38 Greenwich Mean Time 8 December 2018

    Leicester City 0-2 Tottenham

    Michael Brown
    Former Man City midfielder on BBC Radio 5 live

    Leicester have struggled for goals, you can see why today. They've worked hard but struggled to find any way through the Spurs defence.

    A brilliant game for Spurs and if they can continue like this it'll certainly be a positive season.

  17. FULL-TIMEpublished at 21:37 Greenwich Mean Time 8 December 2018

    Leicester City 0-2 Tottenham

    A surprisingly routine win for Tottenham against a lacklustre Leicester side. Goals from Son Heung-min and Dele Alli give Spurs a completely deserved victory.

    Harry Kane, Christian Eriksen, Son and Dele all avoid any injuries so Barcelona awaits on Tuesday in a must-win Champions League game for Mauricio Pochettino's side.

    Leicester City 0-2 TottenhamImage source, Reuters
  18. Postpublished at 21:35 Greenwich Mean Time 8 December 2018

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    Get Involved - #bbcfootball or 81111 on textpublished at 21:33 Greenwich Mean Time 8 December 2018

    Leicester 0-2 Tottenham

    Leicester a shadow of the side that won the title three years ago. Spurs on the up - just goes to show how important it is to nurture homegrown talent as well as investing in foreign stars.

    Steve

  20. Postpublished at 89 mins

    Leicester City 0-2 Tottenham

    Rachid Ghezzal has looked lively since coming on. It is a low effort and safely gathered by Hugo Lloris.