Perhaps Mauricio Pochettino should have been wary about describing this game as a cup final for his players. Everybody knows Tottenham rarely last long in the cups and defeat by a more determined Burnley should now bring an end to talk of the title run-in turning into a three-horse race.
Spurs did not look much like title contenders here, unable to convert 70% of possession into clear threats on goal and short of inspiration when tasked with breaking down Burnley’s dogged lines of defence. Harry Kane played and scored, but with limited chances the home side finished better and deservedly took the points with goals from Chris Wood and Ashley Barnes.
Written by Paul Wilson at Turf Moor
This news first appeared on https://www.theguardian.com/football/2019/feb/23/burnley-tottenham-premier-league-match-report under the title “Burnley’s Ashley Barnes hits Spurs’ title hopes with winner after Kane goal”. Bolchha Nepal is not responsible or affiliated towards the opinion expressed in this news article.
