Tottenham 2-1 Swansea: Barclays Premier League as it happened

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Full-time

Tottenham 2-1 Swansea

Solid defensive work from Alderweireld as the Belgian dispossesses Gomis after Fer's flick-on. Young Onomah is presented with a late chance by Walker but he miscues horribly.

Tottenham are content just to find the corners now as they look to preserve a valuable three points. Walker booked.

Sigurdsson's free-kick takes a nick off a Tottenham leg but the corner is wasted as Eriksen wins a foul.

Five minutes of added time for the hosts to negotiate here.

Guidolin makes his final change with less than four minutes to play. It's a like-for-like switch up top as Modou Barrow replaces Paloschi.

Swansea have already sent on Leory Fer for Britton and Tottenham earlier replaced Son with Mason.

More substitutions now, with Bafetimbi Gomis and Josh Onomah on for Ki and Kane.

Tottenham have the ball in the net for a third time after they break with numbers and Kane's low delivery to the far post is tapped home by Walker. The offside flag is raised.

Lloris is called into action for the first time this half, with the Frenchman reacting well to parry Paloschi's well-struck volley at the near post.

Rose, already on a yellow card, then gets into an altercation with Williams but both players are let off with a warning.

Tottenham have simply dominated for the last hour or so and now they lead for the first time. A corner proves to be Swansea's undoing once more, with Rose collecting Fernandez's headed clearance on the edge of the box and taking a touch before supplying a low shot that travels through a crowd of bodies and beyond Fabianski.

That could prove to be a pivotal goal in the title race.

Goal: Tottenham 2-1 Swansea (Danny Rose)

Alli wants a spot-kick as his shot looks to deflect off the hand of Fernandez. Referee Jones is unmoved and Chadli then fires just wide.

With 20 minutes left to play, Tottenham's constant pressure finally pays off. Fabianski's first iffy decision of the afternoon results in him punching clear from a corner, but he only succeeds in finding Walker.

The full-back then drives a low ball across the box that substitute Chadli smartly diverts into the bottom corner.

Goal: Tottenham 1-1 Swansea (Nacer Chadli)

An ambitious 30-yard piledriver from Rose is tipped over the bar by Fabianski. He looks unbeatable today.

Still Spurs push but Alli's effort is deflected behind and neither Rose nor Eriksen can subsequently find the target.

I've lost count of how many shots that is for Tottenham now. It feels like hundreds.

A goal from Ander Herrera has just increased Manchester United's lead against Arsenal. If Louis van Gaal's side maintain their lead and Tottenham are unable to find an equaliser here, then Leicester will remain five points clear.

Pochettino makes his first change of the day, withdrawing Lamela and sending on Chadli.

Fabianski is equal to a long-range drive from Eriksen and Dier sends his own shot wide.

That foul by Ayew sets up another free-kick chance for Eriksen in an ideal position. However, his low strike whistles inches wide of Fabianski's left-hand post.

Still Swansea lead.

Clever play from Ayew to walk into an ill-timed sliding challenge from Rose, who takes a blow to the face and is booked for his troubles.

The roles are then reversed moments later as Ayew is yellow carded for stopping Rose's burst forward.

Fabianski's fine afternoon continues with another memorable diving save to claw out Eriksen's curling free-kick. The Polish international then pushes a long potshot from Kane wide.

Paloschi has been a bright spark for Swansea today, but you do worry that his exuberance may eventually land him another yellow card.

Had he made contact with that high boot on Dier, then he could have been heading for an early bath.

Positive intent from Tottenham, but Rose fails to get a shot away and Fabianski shows his authority by punching clear Kane's chip.

Alli also tries his luck from distance but to no avail.

The second half is up and running. Can Tottenham rescue their title bid or are Swansea about to move six points clear of relegation trouble?

We should also mention that Arsenal currently trail Manchester United 2-1 in today's second Premier League fixture at Old Trafford. Marcus Rashford's fairlytale week has continued with another brace, while Danny Welbeck has also scored against his former club.

An entertaining half of football at White Hart Lane, but Pochettino will be left wondering just how his team have not scored. Tottenham enjoyed copious amount of possession in that first 45 minutes and have had enough shots/chances to be comfortably ahead.

As it is, however, they trail courtesy of Paloschi's first goal for Swansea. The visitors have been forced to rely upon Fabianski on more than one occasion, but they retain an obvious threat on the break.

What a big result this could be at both ends of the table.

Half-time

Tottenham 0-1 Swansea

Swansea are cut to ribbons by some swift Tottenham passing. Rose finds Dier with a low cross but it's a wonderful one-handed stop from Fabianski to deny his goalbound shot.

Kane turns the rebound into the side netting under pressure from Rangel.

After what may go down as the most blatant shirt pull of recent times on Walker, goalscorer Paloschi is shown a yellow card.

Fabianski, a former Arsenal man of course, is irritating the home crowd with the amount of time he is taking at goal kicks.

Despite being pushed firmly on to the back foot, Swansea are still creating chances to extend their lead. Sigurdsson sends a free-kick over the crossbar before Alderweireld has to react to block Paloschi's shot after the Italian was teed up by Rangel.

Five minutes plus stoppage time remaining in the first half.

Tottenham are laying siege to the Swansea penalty area just at the moment. Son is the latest to find a clear sight of goal, only to produce a tame shot that is straight at Fabianski.

Lamela is then somewhat fortunate to avoid a yellow card for an unnecessary lunge on Rangel.

Fernandez penalised for climbing on Kane. Eriksen takes over free-kick duties and curls an effort that is beaten away by Fabianski.

Tottenham then claim for a penalty as Alli tumbles under pressure from Ki, but the referee waves play on. Lamela and Kane also have shots saved.

A poor clearance from Fabianski only runs as far as Walker. He looks to stand up Taylor before hitting a low ball that flashes across the six-yard box and just misses Kane.

Williams becomes the first player to be cautioned by referee Mike Jones for a cynical foul on Alli. Lamela then looks to create more danger from a set-piece but he gets it all wrong and the goalkeeper can collect.

Tottenham are ratcheting up the pressure in search of an equaliser. Their latest attempt sees Lamela pick out Eric Dier with a lofted free-kick, but the latter's header lacks accuracy and fails to trouble Fabianski.

Against the run of play, Swansea lead. After Ayew wins a corner, Sigurdsson plays a short pass to Angel Rangel who instigates an incisive one-two with Leon Britton.

The experienced Spanish right-back then sees his shot deflected off Jack Cork into the path of Paloschi, who keeps his composure to beat Lloris from six yards for his first goal in English football.

Goal: Tottenham 0-1 Swansea (Alberto Paloschi)

At the other end, Ki wins a free-kick for Swansea in a dangerous position on the left wing. Sigurdsson flights in a decent delivery that is headed against Andre Ayew by Rose and out of play.

The usefulness of that mask looked to be tested there as Kane collided awkwardly with the woodwork.

Undeterred, the striker is put through on goal by Alli and looks certain to score only to be denied by the offside flag. Good defending from Federico Fernandez to step up at the vital moment.

The hosts are beginning to dominate proceedings now. After an attempted through ball from Lamela is cleared by Ashley Williams, Christian Eriksen advances to the byline and picks out Kane at the front post but Fabianski gets down to deflect the ball wide.

Tottenham come again as a long ball towards Son is picked up by Walker, who cuts inside on to his weaker left foot and rifles a shot that is well blocked by Neil Taylor.

You get the feeling that this game will not stay goalless for long.

It's been a really open start to this game and Tottenham engineer a brilliant opportunity of their own.

Kane picks out Rose and the left-back flashes a low cross to Lamela at the front post, but the Argentine's flicked effort flies over Lukasz Fabianski's crossbar.

It should be 1-1 already.

What a chance for Swansea to take the lead inside two minutes. Paloschi gets himself behind the Tottenham backline and squares the ball back for Sigurdsson, who shoots powerfully from close range but somehow Hugo Lloris is able to divert it over for a corner.

Magnificent save.

Alli looked to be deep in conversation with the medical staff for a moment, but he will be fit to take his place in midfield as usual.

We are now underway at White Hart Lane.

Concern for Tottenham before kick-off as it appears that Dele Alli may have twisted his ankle during the warm-up. It's unclear at this stage if he will be able to start as planned.

Goals have certainly not been difficult to come by for Tottenham this season, with only Leicester and Manchester City having netted more. The addition of Toby Alderweireld has also helped to remedy their previously leaky defence that can now lay claim to being the most miserly in the Premier League.

By contrast, only rock-bottom Aston Villa have scored less than Swansea in 2015/16. Ex-Italian U21 international striker Alberto Paloschi has yet to open his account for the club since completing an £8m switch from Chievo in January, although Gylfi Sigurdsson has scored in three of Guidolin's four matches in charge to date and should be motivated to continue that strong form against his former employers.

Swansea then appeared content to hand the reins over to Curtis for the remainder of the season before attempting to pinpoint Monk's permanent successor during the summer.

Such a plan was quickly revised in January, when Guidolin was appointed to work alongside him as head coach despite his total lack of experience in English football.

The former Udinese chief watched from the stands during last month's 1-0 win over Watford and began his tenure in positive fashion with a 2-1 triumph against Everton at Goodison Park.

That result was followed by consecutive 1-1 draws with West Brom and Crystal Palace, while the aforementioned loss to Southampton left the 2013 League Cup winners 16th and only three points clear of the relegation zone.

While Tottenham are poised to make a serious bid to win their first top-flight title since their double-winning effort in 1961, Swansea have endured a difficult season that led to the club reluctantly parting company with former boss Garry Monk in December.

The 36-year-old had spent 11 years in south Wales as a player and manager, guiding them to their highest-ever league finish (eighth) last term. His exit eventually became necessary, however, after the Swans suffered a dreadful run of just one win in 11 matches.

Swansea are in the the rather fortunate position of having a fully-fit squad to choose from.

Head coach Francesco Guidolin, who will take his place in the dugout today despite suffering from a bug that led to Alan Curtis fulfilling his pre-match media duties on Thursday, makes one change to the side beaten 1-0 at home to Southampton two weeks ago.

Ki Sung-Yueng replaces Wayne Routledge.

Pochettino has restored his first-choice full-backs this afternoon, with Kyle Walker and Danny Rose back at the expense of Kieran Trippier and Ben Davies. Kane leads the line as expected, although the England striker is set to don a clear face mask in order to protect that broken nose.

He replaces Nacer Chadli, while Heung-Min Son comes in for Ryan Mason.

Swansea: Fabianski, Rangel, Fernandez, Williams (c), Taylor, Britton, Cork, Ki, Sigurdsson, Ayew, Paloschi

Substitutes: Nordfeldt, Naughton, Amat, Fer, Routledge, Barrow, Gomis

Tottenham: Lloris (c), Walker, Alderweireld, Wimmer, Rose, Alli, Dier, Lamela, Eriksen, Son, Kane

Substitutes: Vorm, Davies, Trippier, Bentaleb, Chadli, Mason, Onomah

Team news to come shortly, but the hosts are expected to have Harry Kane back in the starting XI after he missed Thursday's 3-0 Europa League last-32 second-leg victory against Fiorentina with a broken nose.

Mousa Dembele remains absent after being substituted at half-time of Tottenham's disappointing FA Cup fifth-round exit at the hands of Crystal Palace with a groin injury.

Jan Vertonghen is also still out with a damaged medial ligament and Clinton Njie continues to recover from knee surgery.

Good afternoon and a warm welcome to IBTimes UK's live coverage of the Premier League clash between Tottenham and Swansea at White Hart Lane.

Following Leicester's late win over Norwich yesterday, Mauricio Pochettino's second-place side currently sit five points adrift of the surprise leaders and will need to win this afternoon if they are to keep the pressure on their rivals in this most unpredictable of title races.

Kick-off in north London is at 14.05 GMT, so stay tuned for breaking teams news and live updates.