This archive report was first published on 2 July 2020.
Published on July 2, 2020, Tottenham Hotspur's pursuit of a top-four finish in the English Premier League took a significant blow after a 3-1 defeat to Sheffield United at Bramall Lane.
Sheffield United's Sander Verge broke the deadlock in the 30th minute with a low shot, giving the hosts a crucial lead.
Harry Kane thought he had equalized for Tottenham just a minute later, but his effort was disallowed by VAR, leaving the hosts ahead at halftime.
The second half was a slow and uneventful affair, with neither team showing much intent to attack.
However, in the 69th minute, Lys Mousset doubled Sheffield United's advantage from close range, and Oli McBurnie sealed the win for the hosts in the 84th minute.
Despite the loss, Kane managed to find the back of the net in stoppage time, earning Tottenham a consolation goal.
The result sees Sheffield United move up to seventh place in the standings with 47 points, while Tottenham languish in ninth with 45 points.
