Tottenham vs Burnley final score: Spurs momentarily move into fourth

Tottenham edged past Burnley to momentarily move into fourth place and put the pressure on north London rivals Arsenal in the battle for Champions League qualification.

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Harry Kane’s penalty kick right on half time did the damage as VAR and the pitch-side monitor was used to give the spot kick for a handball on Ashley Barnes.

A tight, tense game saw Tottenham hold on as relegation-threatened Burnley hit the post and were dangerous throughout.

The win moves Tottenham on to 68 points, two points ahead of fifth-place Arsenal who have a game in-hand. Burnley remain on 34 points, level with Leeds, but they have a game in-hand over their relegation rivals.

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Tottenham 1-0 Burnley

Goals scored: Kane 45+4′

Shots: Tottenham 21, Burnley 8

Shots on target: Tottenham 8, Burnley 1

Possession: Tottenham 70, Burnley 30

1. VAR helps get Spurs over the line, put pressure on Arsenal: This was not pretty at all but with the help of VAR Tottenham got the win they needed as they momentarily moved into fourth place. Ashley Barnes’ arm was outstretched and in an unnatural position but before VAR this would never have been given as a penalty kick as it was missed in real-time. The decision was harsh on Barnes but he had his arm raised out and as soon as the replay arrived, we all knew what would happen. The pressure is now on Arsenal who head to Newcastle on Monday.

2. Burnley can still stay up: They play at Aston Villa and at home against Newcastle in their final two games of the season and they can still stay up. The Clarets played well and both Cornet and Barnes went close, while they were solid defensively and very slick on the ball. Mike Jackson has done a great job and