Lo Celso had a first-half goal disallowed by the video assistant referee and Ings thrice went close to levelling before Boufal’s late intervention. Mourinho was at pains to say an extra game causes no drama but Eriksen’s departure most definitely rankles. Lo Celso skirted not one but five Southampton challenges, brushing aside Michael Obafemi and James Ward-Prowse before eluding Ryan Bertrand and a lunge by Nathan Redmond. Lo Celso joined Tottenham on loan from Real Betis in August but Mourinho accepted the Argentinian has made a compelling case for that move to be made permanent. We have four options and it is my decision.”The arrival of Lamela provided Tottenham with welcome zest and he went close to doubling Spurs’ lead.

Source: The Guardian January 25, 2020 17:08 UTC