Ahmed Musa found the back of the net for the second week running after sliding in bravely to apply the finishing touch to Jamie Vardy’s  cross.

Tottenham are now three points off the pace in fourth place while Leicester climb one place to 11th.

Vincent Janssen gave Spurs the lead with a 44th-minute penalty, but Ahmed Musa equalised early in the second period.

Meanwhile, Liverpool can join City and Arsenal on 23 points if they win at Crystal Palace later on Saturday.

Tottenham Hotspur’s English defender Kyle Walker (L) vies with Leicester City’s Nigerian midfielder Ahmed Musa during the English Premier League football match between Tottenham Hotspur and Leicester City at White Hart Lane in London, on October 29, 2016. AFP

Manchester United’s title hopes faded a little after their stalemate with Burnley left them eight points off top spot in eighth place.

Former United goalkeeper Tom Heaton was Burnley’s saviour, producing stunning saves from Jesse Lingard, Paul Pogba and Zlatan Ibrahimovic.

United also hit the woodwork in the second half through Juan Mata and Ibrahimovic.

Mourinho was sent to the stands at half-time, reportedly after complaining about referee Mark Clattenburg’s failure to award Matteo Darmian a penalty.

Herrera was sent off in the 70th minute after being shown a second yellow card for sliding in on Dean Marney.

Watford stole above United into seventh place after edging Hull City 1-0 courtesy of a late Michael Dawson own goal.

Middlesbrough pulled clear of the relegation places after beating Bournemouth 2-0 through a memorable Gaston Ramirez solo goal and a Stewart Downing strike.