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Spurs Stalemate at Leeds Drives Relegation Drama

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Roberto De Zerbi’s Spurs slipped to a 1‑1 draw at Leeds, with the Italian manager visibly after a penalty from Dominic Calvert‑Lewin sealed the score. The match saw De Zerbi’s temper flare early, as a frantic cross into his own box and a bicycle‑kick by Ethan Ampadu left the Gunners scrambling for control. Spurs’ defensive lapses cost them a win.

With four-point advantage at stake, the result tightens the relegation fight. De Zerbi admitted pressure and mistakes hurt the side, noting that Leeds’ resilient play and Calvert‑Lewin’s spot‑kick denied Spurs a crucial advantage. The draw pushes the Gunners back into a scenario, while Leeds will keep survival hopes alive heading into the final fixtures at the end of the season.

De Zerbi’s frustration boiled over after Jarred Gillett’s touch‑line admonishment and a yellow card for late aggression. As Spurs’ last home win against Brentford came in December, the club faces a daunting home run to escape the drop. With West Ham’s result still undecided, the Gunners must win their final fixtures or risk ending the season in the Championship today.