It left Tottenham with a mountain to climb, but they dug deep and arguably looked better with one less player on the pitch. Hugo Ekitike doubled their lead with 25 minutes remaining, with Cristian Romero at fault for both goals. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT Richarlison offered a glimmer of hope with a late strike for Tottenham, which seemed to inspire the hosts as they piled forward. However, a silly moment from Romero all but ended their hopes of snatching a dramatic equaliser. Richarlison scored a late goal but it wasn't enough to inspire a comeback

Source: Express December 20, 2025 19:38 UTC