Emre Asikci
26 December 2022•Update: 26 December 2022
ISTANBUL
Tottenham Hotspur secured a comeback 2-2 draw to rescue a point against Brentford FC in the 17th week of the English Premier League on Monday.
Brentford broke the deadlock with a close-range finish from Vitaly Janelt in the 15th minute at Gtech Community Stadium on Boxing Day.
The home side doubled its lead when Ivan Toney scored a goal in the 54th minute, assisted by Christian Norgaard.
Tottenham narrowed the gap to one with a classy header from English star Harry Kane in the 65th minute.
After six minutes, Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg fired a right-footed shot from the penalty box to beat goalie David Raya, making it 2-2.
The London football club collected 30 points, placing fourth, while 10th-place Brentford reached 20 points after 16 matches.
Meanwhile, Tottenham captain Kane broke the Boxing Day record with a Brentford strike.
Kane produced his 10th goal on Boxing Day to surpass the previous record set by Robbie Fowler (nine).
Newcastle United take 3-0 away win over Leicester City
Newcastle United trounced Leicester City 3-0 at King Power Stadium.
Chris Wood scored the opening with a penalty kick in the third minute.
Miguel Almiron doubled the lead in minute seven, while Joelinton scored Newcastle's third goal in the 32nd minute.
The match ended in a 3-0 win for Newcastle United.
Second-place Newcastle United increased their points to 33 points and 13th-place Leicester City have 17.
Boxing Day fixtures and results
Tottenham Hotspur - Brentford : 2-2
Leicester City - Newcastle United : 0-3
Crystal Palace - Fulham: 0-3
Everton - Wolverhampton: 1-2
Southampton - Brighton and Hove Albion: 1-3
Aston Villa - Liverpool:
Arsenal - West Ham United:
