While You Were Asleep: Son saves the day for Tottenham, Newcastle thump Everton, Bournemouth pip Southampton

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United couldn’t hold on, with wing back Pedro Porro reducing the deficit in the 56th after Kane had a shot blocked.

Clutch from @Sonny7 to get the equaliser 🫡 pic.twitter.com/29U8wZkNkN

— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) April 27, 2023

Tottenham really needed to win to maintain realistic hopes of a top-four finish. The team moved up to fifth place but is six points behind United having played two games more.

That technique from @Pedroporro29_ 🔥

A sweet strike to get us back into the game 🍬 pic.twitter.com/F8tgafde7x

— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) April 27, 2023

No stopping Newcastle

Newcastle continue their impressive charge towards a finish in the top four with a thumping 4-1 win over Everton.

Callum Wilson scored goals either side of a header from Joelinton.

Isak came on as a second-half substitute and produced the highlight of the game with a mazy dribble down the left wing before he chipped the ball across for fellow replacement Jacob Murphy to tap home at the far post.

An absolutely breathtaking assist from Alex Isak. 🤤🇸🇪 pic.twitter.com/NTO1AzoZBQ

— Newcastle United FC (@NUFC) April 27, 2023

Saudi-owned Newcastle stayed in third place and is eight points clear of Aston Villa in fifth, having played one game less. Newcastle has six matches to play.

Everton is in next-to-last place, two points adrift of safety, and has a huge game at third-from-bottom Leicester coming up on Monday.

Southampton slips toward relegation

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Southampton’s 11-year stay in the Premier League moved closer to ending after a 1-0 loss to south-coast rival Bournemouth, whose own relegation concerns were further eased on Thursday.

Marcus Tavernier squeezed home a shot in the 50th minute to condemn last-place Southampton to a 21st loss in 33 league games this season.

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With five matches remaining, Southampton is six points adrift from safety and still has games to play against Newcastle and Liverpool, who are seeking Champions League spots.

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The Saints have been in the top flight since 2012 but have been battling relegation for the last few seasons.