Tottenham heaped the strain on rivals Arsenal in the race for the top four with a sketchy 1-0 success over Burnley, fixed by Harry Kane's penalty in first-stoppage time.
Kane scored the only goal after Ashley Barnes was decided to have dealt with in the crate following an extended VAR check, which expected ref Kevin Friend to consult the pitchside screen.
After the span, Barnes almost set things right with a splendid 25-yard strike that shook the post, and Nick Pope two times saved splendidly from Golden Boot-pursuing Heung-min Son.
This is the way Tottenham players were rated...
Hugo Lloris - 7
Saved cleverly from Maxwell Cornet in Burnley's just opportunity of the first half. Very much beaten by Barnes' screamer which returned off the post.
Davinson Sanchez - 6
Cornet got away behind him for a risky opportunity however did what's needed protectively as Spurs acquired a valuable clean sheet. Awkward ready.
Eric Dier - 7
Frequently perfectly located to snuff out Burnley assaults in another impressive presentation. An underestimated piece of Spurs' main four push, especially with Cristian Romero presently absent.
Ben Davies - 6
Without even a trace of Romero, he was entrusted with getting out of the guard yet his utilization of the ball was blended. Protected all around ok.
Emerson Royal - 6
Got all over well yet battled to have an effect in the last third against a profound Burnley side. Probably not going to be an exemplary gathering, unfortunately.
Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg - 8
Ready for business notwithstanding the tight circle back, and snuffed out various Burnley counter-assault, while utilizing the ball emphatically.
Rodrigo Bentancur - 7
A quieting presence in the recreation area, keeping Spurs ticking over. His shooting from range was rebellious, and not especially accommodating.
Ryan Sessegnon - 8
One more vivacious and empowering show at the two finishes. Won a significant aeronautical test with Dwight McNeil in his own container and made an incredible opportunity for Kane and Son.
Lucas Moura - 6
His straightforwardness and energy caused Burnley issues and he set up an incredible opportunity for Kane in the entry of play after the punishment episode. In any case, as far as specialized quality and direction, he is obviously a stage down from Kulusevski, and it showed.
Heung-min Son - 6
Whenever his chances came, Pope two times saved splendidly to deny him the opportunity to close the hole to Mohamed Salah in the race for the Golden Boot. He will consider the three focuses more significant.
Harry Kane - 7
Scored another unsavable punishment and was unfortunate to see a work cleaned up the line by Nathan Collins. Not at his absolute best, but rather at last conclusive.
Substitutes
Dejan Kulusevski (Lucas, 79') - 6
Not fit to the point of beginning the game after disease and restricted opportunity to have an effect, as Spurs hung on.
Not utilized: Gollini, Austin, Winks, Rodon, Bergwijn, White, Scarlett, Craig
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