Staff Reporter.
Tottenham Hotspur’s top four bid was boosted by a 1-0 win at relegation threatend Watford as Davinson Sanchez scored a 96th minute winner.
Spurs enjoyed the majority of the possession throughout the match but poor finishing meant Antonio Conte’s side had to wait until six minutes into added time for their winner.
Defender Sanchez headed in from Son Heung-min’s cross as Spurs climbed up to fifth in the table, two points behind Arsenal.
Hornets goalkeeper Daniel Bachmann denied Son Heung-min at close range in the second half, after Hugo Lloris had produced an equally superb save from Josh King at the other end.
Joao Pedro had a late penalty appeal dismissed after Spurs goalkeeper Lloris raced out of his goal to deny the forward.
The game was paused in the closing stages because of a medical emergency in the crowd, leading to eight minutes of stoppage time.
Tottenham reduced the gap to Arsenal having played two games fewer than their north London rivals, after the Gunners lost 2-1 to leaders Manchester City earlier on Saturday.
A club record-equalling sixth consecutive top-flight defeat leaves Watford 17th, two points above the bottom three, having played two games more than Burnley directly below them.
Other Premier League Results:
Crystal Palace 2 – 3 West Ham.