Burnley's survival hopes took a major hit at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium as Mike Jackson's side suffered a 1-0 defeat at the hands of the hosts.
This loss leaves the Clarets level on points and games played with 18th-placed Leeds United, who are in action this afternoon against Brighton. Everton remain two points clear of Burnley, a gap that can stretched further this afternoon should the Blues get the better of Brentford at Goodison Park.
Burnley have now succumbed to back-to-back losses in the Premier League, failing to make the most of opportunities to put Leeds into an uncomfortable position.
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Harry Kane scored the game's only goal in first half stoppage time, converting from the penalty spot after Antonio Conte's men were awarded somewhat of a contentious penalty for a handball. Burnley face Aston Villa away from home on Thursday night in their next match, with their final fixture of the 2021/22 season coming at home to Newcastle a week today.
Everton can move five points clear of both Burnley and Leeds - with all sides level on games after today's action - should the Toffees secure three points against Brentford later today.
