Internet Desk: Leicester is one win from its first Premier League title after Tottenham was held 1-1 by West Bromwich Albion on Monday. The draw dashed the hopes of the fans at White Hart Lane as they now have to wait for the outcome of Sunday’s match between league leaders Leicester and Manchester United.
Leicester, a team transformed since narrowly avoiding relegation a year ago, can clinch the biggest prize in its 132-year history by beating Manchester United on Sunday.
Holding a seven-point lead over Tottenham, Leicester has three chances to become one of the unlikeliest champions of the English top flight and the first maiden title-winner since Nottingham Forest in 1978. Tottenham also has three games left.
West Brom — one of only two teams Leicester hasn’t beaten in its last nine games — did the central England team a big favor at White Hart Lane.
Craig Dawson denied Tottenham the win with a 73rd-minute header after the defender’s own goal gifted the hosts the lead in the first half.
Although Spurs look set to miss out on a first title since 1961, they are close to qualifying for the Champions League for the first time in six years.
Mauricio Pochettino’s side might have to cope without Dele Alli for some of its remaining games through suspension.
Video emerged of Alli appearing to swing a punch at Claudio Yacob’s stomach during the first half and he could face retrospective action — assuming it was missed by the referee.
Preparing for this game meant the 20-year-old Alli missed Sunday’s Professional Footballers’ Association ceremony, where he was named young player of the year. Alli, who was playing in the third tier last year, has been a driving force behind Tottenham’s unexpected title challenge.
The midfield dynamo showed why early on, playing a slick one-two with Harry Kane before the striker’s shot was tipped onto the post by goalkeeper Boaz Myhill.