EPL: Ndidi, Iheanacho's Leicester City Top Four Hope Dented

EPL: Ndidi, Iheanacho's Leicester City Top Four Hope Dented

By Editor

Tottenham put a serious dent in Leicester City’s Champions League hopes as their late-season resurgence under Jose Mourinho continued with Harry Kane scoring twice in a 3-0 win yesterday.

Spurs climbed above Wolves into sixth place in the table as they coasted to a fourth successive home triumph in the Premier League, their best run since moving into the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Super Eagles midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi saw 70 minutes action and was substituted for Nampalis Mendy while his compatriot, Kelechi Iheanacho came on in the 59th minute to replace Ayoze Perez.

After a brace away at Newcastle United on Wednesday, Kane’s clinical finishing epitomised a ruthless performance from Mourinho’s side, who exposed opponents left shorthanded at the back due to injuries and suspension.

While the hosts are peaking towards the delayed conclusion of the 2019-20 campaign, Leicester are in danger of dropping out of the top four at the wrong time.

The Foxes remain fourth for now but have played a game more than nearest rivals Manchester United – their opponents in the final round of fixtures – as both sit on 62 points.

Yesterday, Brendan Rodgers’ depleted team fell behind early in unfortunate circumstances.

Leicester’s James Justin deflected Son Heung-min’s shot into his own goal after six minutes and Kane gave his side a commanding lead with two quality strikes before halftime.

England skipper Kane took his tally to four in two games after scoring twice in his side’s 3-1 win at Newcastle United.

Leicester remain fourth but are level on 62 points with fifth-placed Manchester United who have two games left to play to Leicester’s one. They meet on the final day of the season.

Spurs are finishing the season strongly, winning four of their last five games, and moved above Wolverhampton Wanderers into sixth place, closing in on Europa League qualification.