Micky van de Ven’s delayed goal kept Tottenham’s Champions League hopes alive, but their 2-1 win condemned Burnley to relegation to the Premier League.
Both teams won their respective battles at both ends of the table, and Jacob Bruun Larsen’s goal (25) gave the Clarets hope of getting 3 points.
But in a balanced first half, a fine solo shot from Pedro Porro (32nd) allowed Tottenham to equalise shortly after.
Spurs dominated the second half, but it took a goal from Van de Ven in the 82nd minute to secure their victory.
The win allows Tottenham to reduce the gap to four points over Aston Villa, who will face Liverpool on Monday Night Football. But Unai Emery’s team will get the fourth position if they win this match, Spurs will miss out on the Champions League next season.
Burnley now know they will play in the league next season, and the defeat will leave them relegated with a game to play.
It’s possible that both groups would have taken the lead in the first 10 minutes. Guglielmo Vicario stopped Vitinho and Lyle Foster, while Aro Muric stopped a placed shot from Brennan Johnson.
And the first-half goals were also scored through a pendulum. Burnley opened the game with a fine goal, with Sander Berge beating Porro in midfield. He then discovered Bruun Larsen who returned home.
Six minutes later, Tottenham equalised. Johnson kicked the ball behind Porro, and the defender made a great solo run into the box before firing home with a thunderous effort.
Despite a smart start in the second half through Spurs, Burnley came close around the hour mark. Wilson Odobert shot over the most sensitive part, before Maxime Esteve headed towards the most sensitive part of the net. At the other end, Muric made a wonderful save from a close diversity to prevent James Maddison from entering.
Tottenham kept trying (and failed) to score a second. Their selection came in the 78th minute when Johnson drove in a beautiful cross from Heung-Min Son from point-blank range. Soon after, Muric defended Pape Sarr’s efforts to stay. Burnley in the game.
The decisive goal came from an unlikely source: Van de Ven’s user. Danish substitute Scarlett did well to open up space for her teammate, who made a very good first touch before going into the far corner.
Tottenham’s Ange Postecoglou told Sky Sports:
“It’s down to the players, we had 4 defeats and inevitably there will be tension and anxiety in the performance. Burnley had nothing to lose today, they had to go.
“For the most part we controlled the situation quite well. The football was good, but in the first half we lacked a little conviction in the final third. In the second half we were exceptional. Their goalkeeper made a game and they did it. Some They defended themselves desperately.
“What I like is that the guys worked their way up and got the result.
“Almost every game we finished strong, we just let the last ones slip away from us. Today we held on, Pedro’s goal before the break was vital and we were still convinced that we would finish strong.
“Today it took two defenders to score, but it’s a sign of our evolution as a team.
“For a lot of those players, it’s their first year in the Premier League, like Micky. There’s a lot more to those guys. Most of the players we’ve enjoyed this year, that’s what’s exciting. “. We’ll be doing it this summer and I’m sure we’ll revel in a wonderful expansion within us.
“We still have six issues to resolve and we’ll see where it takes us. “
Burnley’s Vincent Kompany told Sky Sports:
“No anger, no self-pity. We worked hard, tried everything and gave ourselves a chance.
“I felt like we took the game the way we deserved. This season has been tricky because of the Premier League point, but in the last few months we’ve been an exciting team. It’s unfortunate, but the enthusiasm on the pitch aspect of the clubs and players remains.
“We have to prepare for next season. Day one is tomorrow and that’s where the opportunity is to get back to the Premier League as soon as possible.
“The hardest thing for me is that I don’t know if we’ll ever appreciate the commitment of the players this year, the commitment of the Club. We haven’t been rewarded enough for our hard work.
“At the end of the day, perhaps my biggest frustration is that we haven’t received any awards for the work the guys have done. So maybe we’d appreciate more how exemplary they’ve been this season.
“The most important thing for me is that I don’t need to hear complaints or sulks. Tomorrow is exciting because we’re going to prepare for another exciting season and hopefully we’ll put ourselves in a position as soon as possible to have some time. “other. Going to this league is vital for a club like ours.
The final matchday of the Premier League will take place on Sunday, May 19 and all matches will kick off at four p. m. Tottenham head to Sheffield United, while Burnley hosts Nottingham Forest.
Before that, Spurs will face Man City at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Tuesday, May 14 on Sky Sports; Start at 8 p. m.
It is one of the most important sporting events of a generation. Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk face off for the Undisputed World Heavyweight Championship on Saturday, May 18 at the Sky Sports box office.
Book now