Tottenham 3-0 Manchester United, Barclays Premier League - as it happened

Full time: Tottenham 3-0 Manchester United

Spurs cut Leicester's lead at the Premier League summit to seven points as they return to winning ways over a lifeless Manchester United, their first win over Louis van Gaal's side for 15 years at White Hart Lane. United were late arriving after their coach was caught in traffic, and they never got off as Dele Alli, Toby Alderweireld and Erik Lamela scored in the second half. Tottenham's title dream is still alive, while United's Champions League hopes are hanging by a thread.

Well that is all we have time for on this Premier League live text. We're back with coverage of the Champions League on Tuesday and Wednesday, but until then goodbye.

Four minutes added on for Spurs. The 'oles' have started at White Hart Lane.

They're queuing up to make it four. Lamela's cross-shot evades Kane before Walker, who is eventually flagged offside, hits the post sliding in. United here for the taking.

Yellow cards for Kyle Walker and Memphis Depay after a clash on the near touchline. The most fight United have shown all afternoon, you could argue. Not been the finest hour from Van Gaal's men.

Tottenham go in search of a fourth and De Gea first denies Harry Kane and then Jan Vertonghen. This has been some effort from Spurs.

Goal: Tottenham 3-0 Manchester United (Erik Lamela)

Three goals in seven minutes puts United out of sight as Spurs blow Van Gaal's side away. Eriksen flicks on to Danny Roe whose raking cross finds Lamela who steers the ball beyond De Gea. What a spell from the hosts.

Goal: Tottenham 2-0 Manchester United

Matteo Darmian on for just four minutes and after having Eriksen curl the ball beyond him for the goal, he is booked. From the subsequent free-kick, Alderweireld heads unmarked into the corner.

Goal: Tottenham 1-0 Manchester United (Dele Alli)

An early birthday present for Dele Alli who breaks the deadlock with 20 minutes left at White Hart Lane. Christian Eriksen plays a delight first time ball around the United back four and Alli, who escapes the attention of Blind, tucks beyond De Gea.

Tim Fosu Mensah off with a calf injury by the looks of things and Matteo Darmian on for the final 22-and-a-half minutes.

Chances have been few and far between in this game so anything that even tests either goalkeeper is something to get excited about. Danny Rose's deflected cross is hacked clear by De Gea, before the Spaniard palm away Kyle Walker's cross away from the path of Harry Kane.

Best chance of the game by a long way. Anthony Martial darts in off the left, in between Walker and Dier and forces Lloris into a good save, though at a decent height for the 'keeper.

Really not a very good game this, with no great structure to the contest and neither team testing their opponents' goal. United yet to have a shot on target and that run continues as Martial feeds Lingard but his snap shot is hopelessly wide.

Spurs have recaptured the pressing game which has littered their season, penning United in to their own half and leading to possession being constantly rotated. Kane benefits from the latest attack, turning and shooting but straight at De Gea.

Half an opening for Spurs as Dele Alli's shot is blocked from Eriksen's cross. The Dane gets the ball back and forces De Gea into a good low save, before Eric Duier does the same from a shot from range.

Ashley Young has started in a central role for United, much like he did during parts of his Aston Villa career you may remember.

Back under way in the second half at White Hart Lane. Just that one change for United, Tottenham are as you were.

Ashley Young coming on for Marcus Rashford for Manchester United. Should see Anthony Martial move to a central role.

Such is the need of these two sides it shouldn't be long before we see both throw caution to the wind in pursuit of the much-needed three points. That could either see an open, fluid second half or another case of the indestructible force meeting the immovable object. We shall wait and see.

Half time: Tottenham 0-0 Manchester United

A lively and competitive Premier League fixture, but without many chances of goal mouth incidents there are few taking points at half time. Erik Lamela headed home a glorious chance but one of few in this game which is currently not suiting either side. Both team losing ground in the title and Champions League ambitions.

Eriksen's free-kick in towards Kane and it Martial's touch to divert the ball away from the path of the England forward. No corner however, bizarrely, for the hosts.

Rose and Eriksen have been very threatening down the Tottenham left but the pair's latest combination sees the ball run out of play. Game petering out towards the break.

Game has settled down a little bit as we approach half time. Spurs and United very willing to take the game to their opponents with the ball. Remember, this is very much a must win for these two.

Kyle Walker slaloms past Marcos Rojo and it takes Smalling to prevent him toe-poking past De Gea. Spurs well in this game now after a slow start; you could have been forgiven for thinking they got stuck on the bus.

What a miss by Erik Lamla! De Gea almost presents the ball on a plate to Kane but United scramble it clear. Tottenham keep the ball and Eriksen crosses for Lamela who somehow misses from four yards out with a header from point blank range.

Juan Mata finds himself in United's right-back position and Danny Rose takes him on, but his cross is collected by David de Gea.

It has been horribly scrappy from Spurs in this opening quarter of the game and United again threaten as Smalling heads back Rojo's cross but Martial can't get a shot away when the ball breaks his way.

Tottenham's very first attack sees Danny Rose cross wickedly from the left and it forces Chris Smalling to turn the ball behind. From the resulting set-piece, Lamela crosses low to Kane, who is several yards offside, and is denied by De Gea. It would not have counted had the England man found the net.

How much has Leicester's win earlier damaged Tottenham's confidence? The home side have started very slowly here, allowing United to dictate while the Spurs fans are not exactly making a great deal of noise to inspire their team. Odd start to the game.

Fosu-Mensah with an intelligent [sorry] run down the right and as he comes inside his shot is deflected behind for another United corner. Blind's delivery is put behind for a second on the opposite side by Vertonghen. The second corner is worked short but Blind's cross is headed clear by Alderweireld.

Chants of 'you nearly won the league' coming from the visiting United fans, whose return trip to Manchester will be put back after the delay to the kick-off. Leicester's win today has certainly enhanced the chance of the title heading to the King Power Stadium.

First effort for United. Martial gets the ball running at Alderweireld and after he is stopped in his tracks by the Belgian, Lingard follows up with a shot which is deflected wide, but off a United body according to referee Mike Dean.

Awfully scrappy start in north London. United have started with plenty of the ball, but their forays in the Tottenham half have not been littered with much success. Spurs can't get their foot on the ball.

Under way at White Hart Lane. If this game can approach the intensity of the Liverpool clash last weekend, it will be worth the wait.

Players on their way in north London. A game which at one stage looked like never starting is set to get underway. Tottenham's title dream is hanging by a thread, can United pull it apart? Updates and all the goals [hopefully] on the way.

Louis van Gaal on Sky Sports: "That we can only say afterwards [if the delay has had an impact] not before also Tottenham have problems because they have to wait and we have to hurry we have the same problem I think. I have already had an experience in Barcelona against Arsenal in the Champions League so I knew how long it is, it is unbelievable. We have driven around in circles so it is unbelievable that you cannot come to the place you need to be."

You wonder what the mindset of the Tottenham players will be this afternoon. Are they aware of the Leicester result? Do they think the title is gone already? Can Pochettino rouse them? That 10-point gap looks insurmountable.

Manchester United's players finally on the outfield warming up at White Hart Lane. Just over 20 minutes to go until kick-off.

To fill the void while we wait for the game to start in north London, Liverpool and Stoke have kicked off at Anfield, and we have coverage of the game via our live blog. Both sides facing off for the fourth time this season.

Tottenham's players out warming up at White Hart Lane. No sign of United's players yet. The narrative for a slow start from the visitors is already written isn't it? Commentators will be preparing their 'still on the bus' cliches in anticipation of Spurs making a fast start, or should questioning whether Louis van Gaal's side ever left the buss, if they dare defend deep at any stage of the game.

Manchester United have finally arrived at White Hart Lane. Tottenham have confirmed the game will start at 4:30pm. Mike Dean breathes a huge sigh of relief as the Muse concert doesn't start until 7pm tonight.

The kick-off time at the Lane has been adjusted to 4:30pm now with the United team bus having still not arrived. Referee Mike Dean appears to be just justifiably annoyed at the prospect of a late start, which raises the question of his plans this Sunday evening. Presumably he is off to see Betty Wright at the Indigo O2 tonight.

An update from White Hart Lane where the United team coach is yet to arrive. We are meant be starting at the delayed time of 4:15pm but that could be pt back even further should Louis van Gaal's side be further delayed.

Full time at the Stadium of Light and Leicester pull 10 points clear of Tottenham after Jamie Vardy's double over Sunderland. The grip on the title strengthens while a place in the Champions League is almost secure. Defeat for Manchester United this afternoon would confirm the Foxes will finish in the top four. Amazing, simply amazing achievement.

Leicester double their lead in the last minute of stoppage time. Jamie Vardy gets his second as he outpaces Van Aanholt and round Mannone. Leicester are going 10 points clear at the top. Tough ask for Tottenham now.

Approaching stoppage time at the Stadium of Light where Leicester lead by a Jamie Vardy goal. Can Sunderland give Tottenham a title lifeline?

Confirmation from Spurs that we are set for a 4:15pm start.

Update from White Hart Lane where traffic issues could see the game delayed by 15 minutes. We were scheduled for a 4pm kick-off but that could be put back to around 4:15pm. More as we get it.

Two changes for Tottenham. Jan Vertonghen is back for the first time since January after a knee injury, while Erik Lamela is fit again after a calf problems suffered on international duty.

Manchester United make one change. Matteo Darmian drops out and Tim Fosu-Menah comes in at right back.

Teams:

Tottenham: Lloris (C), Walker, Alderweireld, Vertonghen, Rose; Dier, Dembele; Lamela, Eriksen, Alli; Kane

Manchester United: De Gea, Fosu-Mensah, Smalling, Blind, Rojo, Schneiderlin, Carrick, Mata, Lingard, Martial, Rashford.

Goal at the Stadium of Light and it is bad news for Tottenham fans as Jamie Vardy puts the Premier League leader ahead against Sunderland. Still a quarter of the game remaining, but Leicester are destined to go 10 points clear at the top.

Manchester United are very much the supporting act this afternoon, but don't be fooled into thinking this game isn't anything other than vital for Louis van Gaal. Samir Nasri's goal against West Brom means United trail rivals Manchester City by four points in the race for a top four spot and a failure to cut that gap even by a point would really give Manuel Pellegrini's side the cushion they need.

What will Tottenham have to aim at come kick-off at the Lane? Leicester are currently being held by Sunderland at the Stadium of Light, which while it would extend the Foxes' lead to eight points, should allow Pochettino's men to trim that lead to five with as many game remaining. Perhaps some hope for Spurs? Over half an hour level on the north east however.

We're expecting the teams to be confirmed in the next 20 minutes or so, but how do we expect both sides to line up.

Tottenham have Erik Lamela back after a calf injury while Clinton Njie and Jan Vertonghen are both in contention after respective knee problems.

Manchester United have Phil Jones and Ashley Young fit again after they played against Chelsea Under-21s earlier in the week. Antonio Valencia is also in contention. Wayne Rooney misses out again but will play for the Under-21s next week.

it is quickly become a case of do or die for Tottenham in this season's title race. With the gap to Leicester threatening to grow, Spurs must show their hunger for the fight today for the visit of Manchester United. Louis van Gaal's side are still pursuing a Champions League place but can ill-afford any slip ups after Manchester City opened up a four-point advantage with a narrow win over West Brom. Both side's recent form suggests this should be an entertaining encounter, but with plenty riding on it will nerves prevail? Team news and all the build up on the way ahead of the 4pm kick-off.