January 26, (THEWILL) – Leicester City halted their seven-game losing run in the English Premier League with a hard-fought 2-1 victory against Tottenham Hotspur at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. The win lifted the Foxes out of the relegation zone, providing a much-needed boost to their survival hopes.
The hosts took the lead in the first half through Richarlison, who marked his first league start of the season with a well-timed header from Pedro Porro’s cross. The Brazilian forward, returning from a hamstring injury, capitalised on a defensive lapse to give Tottenham the advantage.
Despite their recent struggles, Leicester responded emphatically after the break. Jamie Vardy levelled the score just 57 seconds into the second half, tapping in from close range after a swift counter-attack. The equaliser shifted the momentum in Leicester’s favour, and they took the lead moments later through Bilal El Khannouss. The midfielder curled a precise shot from outside the box after Bobby De Cordova-Reid dispossessed Rodrigo Bentancur in a dangerous area.
Tottenham pushed for an equaliser, with Porro coming closest when his free-kick deflected off Vardy and struck the crossbar. However, Leicester’s defence held firm, denying the hosts any clear opportunities to salvage a point. The result leaves Tottenham in 15th place, while Leicester climbed to 17th, overtaking Wolverhampton Wanderers in the standings.
The victory marks a significant turnaround for Leicester, who had been on the brink of equalling their worst-ever losing streak in league football. Manager Ruud van Nistelrooy will be encouraged by his team’s resilience and clinical finishing in the second half. For Tottenham, the defeat raises further questions about Ange Postecoglou’s future, with the club now winless in their last four matches.
Leicester will look to build on this result when they face Everton on Saturday, while Tottenham travel to Brentford next week in search of a much-needed win. Both teams remain in precarious positions, with the battle to avoid relegation intensifying as the season progresses.
Jude Obafemi is a versatile senior Correspondent at THEWILL Newspapers, excelling in sourcing, researching, and delivering sports news stories for both print and digital publications.
