LONDON — Tottenham Hotspur fought back to draw 2-2 with Southampton and climb to fifth in the Premier League as the close battle for Europa League qualification intensified on Saturday.
Graziano Pelle put Southampton ahead after 29 minutes but Erik Lamela grabbed an equaliser for Spurs just before halftime.
Pelle's thumping 65th-minute header restored Southampton's advantage but the Saints failed to hold on to their lead and Nacer Chadli levelled again five minutes later.
Spurs are now fifth with 58 points from 34 matches, one ahead of Southampton. Seventh-placed Liverpool, who have a game in hand, could climb above both sides if they beat West Bromwich Albion later on Saturday.
In other Saturday action, Leicester City, who have won three straight, will look to climb out of the danger zone as they face bottom club Burnley. Relegation-threatened Queens Park Rangers host West Ham United and fourth-place Manchester City play FA Cup finalists Aston Villa.