Richarlison’s 33rd-minue header had Tottenham on course to return to winning ways in the division for the first time since December 15, but Jamie Vardy levelled for Leicester within a minute of the second period before Bilal El Khannouss fired in what proved the winner after 50 minutes.

Ange Postecoglou is facing increasing pressure amid Tottenham's largely wretched run of form. Spurs suffered a fourth consecutive Premier League loss on January 26 as relegation-threatened Leicester City came from a goal down to win 2-1 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou insists he is unaffected by “running commentary” on his future and still believes his team can have a “special” season.