Harry Kane’s controversial penalty was enough for Tottenham to edge past Burnley and pile the pressure on Arsenal in the race for Champions League qualification.
Kane struck from 12 yards in first-half added time after referee Kevin Friend ruled that the ball flicked Ashley Barnes’ outstretched arm after a VAR check.
That proved enough for the vital three points which sees Spurs climb above their north London rivals into fourth, ahead of the Gunners’ trip to Newcastle on Monday night.
It was a nervy 90 minutes at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, that would have been much less stressful had Burnley goalkeeper Nick Pope not made a string of fine saves.
Burnley almost levelled in the second half when Barnes hit the post from distance but this defeat kept the pressure on the Clarets in the relegation fight.
It was always going to be a game of attack versus defence and Spurs were camped in Burnley’s half for the opening 20 minutes.
An early strike would have alleviated the pressure and changed the dynamic of the match but Spurs missed some chances to make it easier for themselves.
Kane headed straight at Pope after Lucas Moura’s cross while Pope also had to scramble to palm away a Son effort at the near post.
A big moment came in the 16th minute when Ryan Sessegnon floated in a cross for Kane, but the England captain’s header back across goal was cleared off the line by Nathan Collins.
The edginess around the stadium began to increase as Burnley enjoyed a rare spell of possession and they created the best chance of the game in the 28th minute.
Josh Brownhill advanced down the left and slipped in Maxwel Cornet, but the Ivorian’s shot was well saved by Hugo Lloris.
Spurs were being frustrated as Burnley held firm and made things difficult before a crucial passage of play in first-half injury time.
The hosts forced a corner which the Clarets appeared to clear before Moura danced into the penalty area and pulled back for Kane, who rifled a shot wide.
However, despite minimal appeals at the time, VAR reviewed a possible handball when the corner was cleared.
After viewing the pitchside monitor, Friend ruled that the ball had flicked the outstretched arm of Barnes and awarded a penalty.
It was a lifeline for Spurs and Kane grabbed it with both hands, sending a low penalty into the corner, with Pope rooted to the spot.
Burnley did not take the decision well, surrounding Friend after the goal went in and the benches clashed in the tunnel at half-time.
The visitors used their frustration in a positive way as they started the second half with vigour and intent.
Kevin Long headed a corner just wide before they came inches away from equalising just after the hour as Dwight McNeil fed Barnes, whose 25-yard effort crashed into the post.
Burnley pushing bodies further up the pitch did open them up to the counter attack and Spurs enjoyed more space in attack.
And they almost took advantage only to be denied by a wonder save from Pope.
They switched the ball from right to left with some neat one-touch passing, ending with Sessegnon pulling back for Son, who seemed primed to score with a low shot until Pope stuck a hand out and turned it around the corner.
He was at it again in the 81st minute as the same pair combined again, this time to bat away another effort that was destined for the roof of the net.
Those saves made it a nervy ending for Spurs, who clung on to deliver a huge three points.
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Teaching your child to save
Pre-school (three - five years)
You can’t yet talk about investing or borrowing, but introduce a “classic” money bank and start putting gifts and allowances away. When the child wants a specific toy, have them save for it and help them track their progress.
Early childhood (six - eight years)
Replace the money bank with three jars labelled ‘saving’, ‘spending’ and ‘sharing’. Have the child divide their allowance into the three jars each week and explain their choices in splitting their pocket money. A guide could be 25 per cent saving, 50 per cent spending, 25 per cent for charity and gift-giving.
Middle childhood (nine - 11 years)
Open a bank savings account and help your child establish a budget and set a savings goal. Introduce the notion of ‘paying yourself first’ by putting away savings as soon as your allowance is paid.
Young teens (12 - 14 years)
Change your child’s allowance from weekly to monthly and help them pinpoint long-range goals such as a trip, so they can start longer-term saving and find new ways to increase their saving.
Teenage (15 - 18 years)
Discuss mutual expectations about university costs and identify what they can help fund and set goals. Don’t pay for everything, so they can experience the pride of contributing.
Young adulthood (19 - 22 years)
Discuss post-graduation plans and future life goals, quantify expenses such as first apartment, work wardrobe, holidays and help them continue to save towards these goals.
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Uefa Champions League semi-final, first leg
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Safety 'top priority' for rival hyperloop company
The chief operating officer of Hyperloop Transportation Technologies, Andres de Leon, said his company's hyperloop technology is “ready” and safe.
He said the company prioritised safety throughout its development and, last year, Munich Re, one of the world's largest reinsurance companies, announced it was ready to insure their technology.
“Our levitation, propulsion, and vacuum technology have all been developed [...] over several decades and have been deployed and tested at full scale,” he said in a statement to The National.
“Only once the system has been certified and approved will it move people,” he said.
HyperloopTT has begun designing and engineering processes for its Abu Dhabi projects and hopes to break ground soon.
With no delivery date yet announced, Mr de Leon said timelines had to be considered carefully, as government approval, permits, and regulations could create necessary delays.
