Relegation-threatened Burnley ended a five-match losing streak against Tottenham Hotspur, but only managed a 2-2 draw, extending their Premier League winless run to 14 games and leaving them further adrift of 18th-placed West Ham.

Spurs arrived at Turf Moor in high spirits following a midweek win and started the game on the front foot. Djed Spence, deployed in an unusual wide role, tested Martin Dubravka early on. However, it was Burnley who appeared to strike first.

A goalmouth scramble saw Lucas Pires poke the ball over the line, but replays showed he was well offside, giving Spurs a reprieve.

Tottenham’s best early chance came from a set-piece. Pedro Porro’s free-kick rattled the side netting, prompting sighs of relief from some Turf Moor fans who feared the ball had crossed the line. Porro remained a consistent threat, testing Dubravka again with another free-kick, though the Slovakian goalkeeper collected it comfortably.

In the final 10 minutes of the first half, Tottenham pressure intensified. Dubravka initially denied former Burnley man Wilson Odobert and then produced a fine double save to keep out Conor Gallagher. But the Slovakian could not prevent the breakthrough: from the resulting corner, a loose ball fell to Micky van de Ven, who fired a precise left-footed shot into the bottom corner to give Spurs the lead.

Burnley’s Resilient Response

Burnley, largely quiet in the first half, drew level in stoppage time through an unlikely source. Axel Tuanzebe, scoring his first goal in two years, met Kyle Walker’s teasing cross to turn home and send the sides in level at the break.

Spurs looked to respond immediately after the restart, but Dubravka was equal to Dominic Solanke’s close-range attempt, his third impressive save of the afternoon. Beyond that, Tottenham’s attacking threat was limited, leaving Thomas Frank’s decision to maintain a back five in the final 20 minutes somewhat puzzling.

Burnley eventually capitalized on Spurs’ lack of penetration. Fifteen minutes from time, a sweeping move ended with Jaidon Anthony slipping Lyle Foster behind the defense. The South African made no mistake on the second attempt, giving the Clarets a surprise lead.

Late Drama

Tottenham appeared subdued in the closing stages, but heroics arrived in the dying moments. Cristian Romero rose to meet Odobert’s delivery and headed home to snatch a dramatic draw, leaving Burnley hearts broken.

Despite salvaging a point, Thomas Frank knows Burnley’s survival mission remains fragile, while Spurs move on with a hard-fought draw that keeps them climbing steadily in the table.