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Last Word On Spurs
Nov 7, 2026 3:17 PM
Updated Nov 7, 2026 3:19 PM

Tottenham Hotspur have been beaten by Leeds United and despite Micky van de Ven struggling, Spurs' attackers managed to look even worse.

Tottenham Hotspur's run of three games without a defeat comes to an end as they produced a lacklustre display against Leeds United.

Leeds were thoroughly deserved winners from the match, despite being rather fortunate not to have been reduced to ten men following Jayden Bogle's tackle on Mathys Tel.

Roberto De Zerbi struggled to get his substitutions right against the West Yorkshire side, and the game eventually swung against them.

Noah Okafor's strike in the 79th minute proved to be the only goal of the game at Elland Road, and leaves the Lilywhites heading into the international break on a defeat.

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Micky van de Ven looked very poor against Leeds, but it was Mohammed Kudus and Omar Marmoush who scored lower than him.

Antonin Kinsky - 9/10

If it weren't for Antonin Kinsky, Spurs could have lost by more at Elland Road, with the 22-year-old making several top-draw saves.

The Czech goalkeeper has really stepped up for Tottenham this season, but was unable to do anything about Okafor's goal.

Andy Robertson - 6/10

Robertson had a solid game at left back and is often a good outlet on the left for Spurs.

But left-back is now a serious issue for Spurs, with Destiny Udogie once again not fit enough to make the squad.

Robertson cannot be Spurs' first choice option for the rest of the season, and a move in January for a new option looks like a must.

Micky van de Ven - 4/10

Micky van de Ven was really poor for Spurs at Elland Road and often found himself overplaying the ball.

Leeds often found themselves behind Spurs' back line and luckily Van de Ven's paced bailed him out.

Jan Paul van Hecke - 7/10

Jan Paul van Hecke continues to impress for Spurs and had a solid game up against Dominic Calvert-Lewin.

Pedro Porro - 5/10

Pedro Porro has just come back from injury, and it is very clear that he is still building his fitness back up.

The Spaniard looked well off the pace at Elland Road and struggled to really impose himself on the game.

Sandro Tonali - 6/10

Tottenham's midfield was not bad at Elland Road; however, it was really missing a creative spark.

Sandro Tonali added real energy to the midfield, but a lack of creativity around him saw him look isolated.

Mateus Fernandes - 6/10

The game swung against Tottenham compelty ionce Mateus Fernandes was subbed off.

The Portuguese midfielder wasn't at his best, but Spurs have much more control when he is playing.

Archie Gray - 6/10

Archie Gray is starting to really prove that he is a solid player for the Lilywhites and was fine on his return to Elland Road.

Mohammed Kudus - 3/10

Mohammed Kudus had one of his worst performances in a Spurs shirt and just looked completely lost at times.

Omar Marmoush - 3/10

Omar Marmoush has made a shocking start to life at Tottenham, still trying to work out where his best role is.

The Egyptian attacker started in the number nine, but looked isolated, before being moved to the left wing and also struggling.

Dominic Solanke - 5/10

Dominic Solanke held the ball up well at times, but ultimately struggled to cause Leeds' back line any trouble.

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