'Absolutely marvellous' - Leeds United legend and Willy Gnonto react after Georginio Rutter sinks Tottenham | OneFootball

Leeds United’s survival prospects improved as a 3-0 win over Wolves was followed by Georginio Rutter’s stoppage-time strike to deny Tottenham Hotspur. The former Elland Road favourite then drew admiring messages from ex-team-mates.

Goals from James Justin, Noah Okafor and Dominic Calvert-Lewin put daylight between Leeds and the drop zone, with Spurs hosting Brighton later the same day. According to yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk, Tottenham are yet to win a league game this calendar year.

Tottenham looked on course for a vital win. Xavi Simons crossed for Pedro Porro to open the scoring, Kaoru Mitoma levelled, then the Dutchman struck on 77 minutes to restore the lead.

The twist arrived in the fifth minute of seven added on. Kevin Danso was dispossessed in his own box, Jan Paul van Hecke found Rutter, and the forward finished to break Spurs hearts. Tottenham remain in the bottom three, while Leeds sit eight points clear with five games left.

Rutter posted on Instagram afterwards. Leeds legend Stuart Dallas replied ‘absolutely marvellous’, with Willy Gnonto adding ‘Merci’.

Leeds visit in-form Bournemouth on Wednesday, the fixture brought forward due to FA Cup semi-final commitments. Tottenham are next at Wolves on Saturday, then host Leeds next month. Roberto De Zerbi remained confident, stressing belief in his players, the need for spirit and calm in possession, and that his side could win five in a row with five games to play.

Source: yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk