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Spurs frustrated by Newcastle, Saints boost survival bid

Newcastle midfielder Joe Willock (left) celebrates scoring against Tottenham.

LONDON: Tottenham’s bid for a top-four finish in the Premier League suffered a setback as Joe Willock’s late strike rescued a 2-2 draw for lowly Newcastle, while Southampton took a huge step towards survival with a 3-2 victory over fellow strugglers Burnley on Sunday.

Jose Mourinho’s side were just five minutes away from moving into fourth place when Willock equalised at St James’ Park.

Joelinton had put Newcastle ahead, but Harry Kane struck twice in four minutes before the break.

Even Kane’s latest heroics weren’t enough for Tottenham though and they now sit in fifth place, two points behind fourth-placed Chelsea with eight games left.

West Ham would climb above both of their London rivals into fourth if they win at Wolves on…

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