If you’re a fan of the English Premier League, then you’re in for a real treat. This weekend, Preston will be taking on Tottenham in an exciting match that is sure to deliver plenty of drama and excitement. Get ready to cheer on your favorite team as we take a closer look at the matchup between Preston and Tottenham!
Match Report: Preston 0-3 Tottenham Hotspur
Tottenham Hotspur produced a virtuoso performance to thrash Preston 3-0 in the FA Cup fifth round at Deepdale. Son Heung-min and Arnaut Danjuma scored twice, with Dele Alli adding a goal in the second half, to set up a potential banana skin for Preston in the competition.
The Lilywhites dominated from the start and took the lead after nine minutes. Harry Kane’s shot was parried by goalkeeper Alex Neil and Son Heung-min pounced on the rebound to slot home. Spurs doubled their lead in the 33rd minute when Kane chested down a pass from Christian Eriksen and fired home without a challenge. Spurs wrapped up the victory in the 73rd minute when substitute Danjuma headed home from a corner.
Preston had opportunities to pull one back in the first half but Harry Maguire headed wide from a corner, while Alex Neil saved well from Joe Garner after neat build-up play by Tottenham. The visitors improved after the break but could not find an equaliser, with Spurs playing with more tempo and control. The result sees Tottenham progress to the semi-finals of the FA Cup for the first time since 1991.
Preston were knocked out of the Emirates FA Cup at the fourth round stage following a 3-0 defeat at home to Tottenham Hotspur.
Preview: FA Cup Fourth Round
Preston North End take on Premier League outfit Tottenham Hotspur in the FA Cup fourth round this Saturday evening at Deepdale. This will be the 10th FA Cup tie between the two sides, but the first since the fourth round in 1967-68.
Tottenham travel to Championship side Preston in the fourth round of the FA Cup this evening.
This will be a tough game, with both teams having played in the Premier League recently and both teams having strong squads. However, with both teams playing at home, it is likely that there will be more fans in attendance than in previous fixtures. It should be an exciting game to watch and we will have all the data and guide you need to know ahead of time!
Match Video Highlights
Saturday night saw Preston North End take on Tottenham Hotspur in the FA Cup Fourth Round. The Lilywhites came out on top with a 3-0 victory, thanks to two goals from Son Heung-min and an Arnaut Danjuma debut. Watch the highlights above to see all the action.
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Tottenham Hotspur faced off against Preston North End in the FA Cup fourth round today and came out on top with a convincing 4-0 win. Son Heung-min scored two goals in the second half, giving Spurs a win they were never in danger of losing. The result moves Spurs into the sixth round of the FA Cup where they will face another Premier League side, Leicester City.
Preston had some chances early on but were unable to create much going forward. Son finally put Tottenham ahead in the 51st minute with a well placed header from a Dele Alli cross. The South Korean international then made it two goals in the 81st minute with a clinical finish past goalkeeper Chris Maxwell. Alli then rounded off the scoring for Tottenham in the 88th minute with a simple finish past Maxwell.
The win puts Tottenham in good stead for their Premier League clash against Leicester City next weekend. With Dele Alli back in the starting line up, Spurs are looking extremely dangerous and are sure to cause problems for their opponents.
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