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Tottenham Hotspur Player Ratings: Van de Ven and Spurs Falter as Okafor Strikes Late at Elland Road

Tottenham Hotspur Player Ratings: Van de Ven and Spurs Falter as Okafor Strikes Late at Elland Road
English Premier League · 02:19:34 - Monday, 9 November 2026

Tottenham Hotspur's Premier League campaign suffered a setback at Elland Road on November 7, 2026, as Leeds United secured a dramatic late victory. Noah Okafor's decisive strike punished a below-par Spurs performance, with defender Micky van de Ven and several teammates receiving low marks in the post-match player ratings.

The match, part of the 2026/27 Premier League season, saw Tottenham struggle to impose their game plan against a resilient Leeds side. Okafor's late intervention proved the difference, leaving Spurs to reflect on a disappointing evening in West Yorkshire.

Player ratings highlighted the difficulties faced by Ange Postecoglou's side, with van de Ven's usually reliable defensive contributions falling short. The result adds pressure on Tottenham as they look to maintain their position in the upper reaches of the table.

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