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Tottenham drew 1-1 with Leeds after a late penalty shout where James Maddison claimed Felix Nmecha didn’t touch the ball; the VAR review reportedly found only a very slight touch, so the on-field decision stood. Maddison criticized the officiating on Instagram, fueling ongoing debate over VAR and whether the call could affect Spurs’ relegation battle.
Tottenham and Leeds drew 1-1 in a tense night defined by Spurs' self-inflicted errors and late drama, with added-time pressure intensifying the atmosphere. De Zerbi’s temper flared on the touchline, earning a yellow card as he criticized the pace of play, while Calvert-Lewin’s penalty added to the late exchanges. He said his players showed the right spirit but must cut mistakes, and Leeds earned praise for their display as they chase survival amid a narrowed margin for West Ham.
Tottenham led through Mathys Tel in the second half but he inadvertently conceded a late penalty with a dangerous overhead clearance, as Leeds United equalised via Calvert-Lewin after a VAR award. Antonin Kinsky made two crucial saves to preserve the 1-1 draw. Maddison returned from injury but couldn’t spark a winner for Spurs. The result leaves Tottenham two points clear of West Ham with two games remaining, while Leeds, now safe, still influenced the relegation battle ahead of upcoming fixtures.
Tottenham led through Mathys Tel in the second half, but Leeds earned a 1-1 draw when Tel clipped a Leeds attacker and Dominic Calvert-Lewin converted from the resulting penalty after a VAR check; Spurs squandered chances and had a late penalty appeal denied, leaving them two points ahead of West Ham with two games to play.
Tottenham led through Mathys Tel’s superb 50th-minute strike, but a reckless overhead kick from Tel gifted Leeds a penalty that Dominic Calvert-Lewin converted to earn a 1-1 draw. The result keeps Spurs in relegation danger, two points above the bottom three, as James Maddison returned from a year out and Tottenham goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky made a crucial late save. A late penalty appeal involving Lukas Nmecha on Maddison was denied.
Leeds United beat Burnley 3-1 to move to 14th and nine points clear of the relegation zone with three games remaining, putting them on the brink of safety. They could seal survival with a win at Tottenham, while Spurs, Newcastle, West Ham and Nottingham Forest remain in the relegation mix; Opta flags Tottenham as the current favourite for relegation with a 59.8% chance. The result caps Leeds’s ongoing upturn under Daniel Farke, following a key tactical switch earlier in the season that helped fuel their resurgence.
Leeds United beat Burnley 3-1 to reach 43 points and 14th place, creating a nine-point cushion to 18th-placed Tottenham with three matches left. Anton Stach opened the scoring from distance, part of four outside-the-box goals this season, while Noah Okafor and Dominic Calvert-Lewin added second-half goals; Loum Tchaouna’s late consolation kept the scoreline respectable. Although not mathematically safe yet, 43 points is a historically strong buffer. Former Leeds chairman Andrea Radrizzani was in attendance as Daniel Farke praised his squad, who now head to Tottenham next Monday.
Chelsea and Leeds United announced their FA Cup semi-final lineups for Wembley on April 26, 2026, with Chelsea lining up in a 4-2-3-1 featuring Sánchez in goal and João Pedro up front, and Leeds naming Perri in goal with Calvert-Lewin leading the attack.
Chelsea edged Leeds 1-0 at Wembley to reach the FA Cup final against Manchester City, courtesy of Enzo Fernandez’s first-half header. The win comes amid turmoil after Liam Rosenior’s sacking and ongoing ownership upheaval under BlueCo, with interim Calum McFarlane providing a brief lift as the club seeks silverware to salvage a chaotic season.
Chelsea edged Leeds United 1-0 in the FA Cup semi-final, with Enzo Fernández heading home from a Pedro Neto cross to send Chelsea to the Wembley final against Manchester City; Leeds pressed in the second half but Chelsea held on, and Chelsea’s next match is Forest away on May 4.
Chelsea, under interim manager Calum McFarlane, name a refreshed lineup for the FA Cup semi-final at Wembley and press Leeds early, with Garnacho and Joao Pedro featuring for Chelsea and Lucas Perri in goal for Leeds. The clockwatch shows Chelsea dominating possession and forcing saves from Sanchez, while Leeds look to counter, in a tense 0-0 tie that will send the winner to face Manchester City.
Leeds United beat Manchester United 2-1 at Old Trafford thanks to Noah Okafor’s first-half double, while Lisandro Martinez was sent off for hair-pulling after a VAR review. Casemiro headed United’s reply, but Leeds held on to extend their gap over the relegation zone, leaving United third and rusty after a 24-day break.
Leeds United stunned Manchester United 2-1 at Old Trafford, with Noah Okafor scoring twice in the first half and Lisandro Martinez sent off for hair-pulling. Carrick called the red card one of the worst he’s seen, while Bruno Fernandes spoke cautiously after the defeat as United fight to maintain a top-four bid; Casemiro scored for United in the late rally.
Leeds United stunned Manchester United 2-1 at Old Trafford thanks to a brace from Noah Okafor; Lisandro Martínez was dismissed for hair-pulling Dominic Calvert-Lewin, forcing United to chase the game while Casemiro scored a late consolation. The result ends United’s home winning run under interim boss Carrick and lifts Leeds six points clear of Tottenham, boosting their fight to avoid relegation.
Lisandro Martinez was sent off for pulling Leeds United striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin's hair in Manchester United's 2-1 home defeat to Leeds, a straight red for violent conduct that could see him suspended for three matches, with Michael Carrick labeling the decision one of the worst he's seen and the club weighing an appeal.