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Tottenham vs Fulham LIVE: Premier League result and reaction as Tom Cairney earns point before red card

Tottenham 1-1 Fulham: Cairney struck to snatch a draw before the midfielder was sent off

Luke Baker
Sunday 01 December 2024 10:56 EST
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Fulham captain Tom Cairney enjoyed an eventful outing as the midfielder earned the visitors a Premier League point before being sent off against Tottenham Hotspur.

Cairney struck in the second half to cancel out Brennan Johnson’s opener and vault Fulham back into the top half. But the veteran skipper was subsequently dismissed for an unpleasant challenge on Dejan Kulusevski, placing his studs into the back of the Swede’s calf and being shown a straight red card after a review from the video assistant referee (VAR).

It was a frustrating afternoon for Ange Postecoglou and his side, who were sloppy and failed to create consistent chances. So impressive a week ago against Manchester City, their hopes of challenging for a Champions League place is being undermined with inconsistency, with Postecoglou forced to defend his approach this week, declaring himself “not interested in pragmatism”.

Re-live all of the action from Tottenham Hotspur Stadium below:

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Assist Timo Werner

1 December 2024 14:44

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It is all Fulham so far in this second period. Smith-Rowe is the man to cross from the left this time as the visitors work it towards the byline well. Jimenez rises, yet his lofted header doesn't stress Forster who claims easily.

1 December 2024 14:43

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Goal Brennan Price Johnson

1 December 2024 14:43

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Forster saves again! Spurs can only clear so far, and Fulham move out to the left and Nelson floats over a tempting cross. Diop rises at the back yet Forster denies him at his left post!

1 December 2024 14:42

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Iwobi! Nelson runs onto a ball from Tete, and quite ridiculously, touches it down with his back! The cross from the left then finds Iwobi, yet his athletic effort can't beat Forster who saves well!

1 December 2024 14:41

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Forster saves again! Spurs can only clear so far, and Fulham move out to the left and Nelson floats over a tempting cross. Diop rises at the back yet Forster denies him at his left post!

1 December 2024 14:40

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This weekend marks the 11th Rainbow Laces campaign for LGBTQ+ inclusion in the Premier League, marked by Spurs with a special rainbow-coloured logo on the front of their matchday programme. Inside the programme, Spurs manager Ange Postecoglou says in his notes: "Quite simply, football is for everyone." It's a great message to remember as the early second-half proceedings burst back into life. Fulham earn a corner on the right, yet no one can connect and Spurs clear.

1 December 2024 14:39

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This clash has been played at a thrilling pace so far, with Tottenham working at an xG of 0.33 compared to their admittedly more dangerous visitors' 0.94 xG. Fulham have looked exciting on the wings, and this reflects in the heat map of Robinson, as the captain has had the most touches for the Cottages - often linking up with Nelson and Smith-Rowe with great cohesion. Spurs have looked slightly off the pace in comparison to their exploits at the Etihad last week. However, they have also seen impetus down their own left side, with Udogie showing their most amount of touches. That said, the finishing touch so far, has of course been missing. If played at the same speed, this second half should promise to be an exciting one.

1 December 2024 14:37

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It's goalless at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium as neither Spurs or Fulham have been able to truly break free in this end-to-end contest. That said, it has been one of the more entertaining 0-0s so far, with numerous chances for both sides. Spurs nearly took the lead inside the first minute. After Bassey conjured up a criminal hospital pass across his own box, Leno was forced to save well from a Son shot with his feet. Following this, and intriguing work down both flanks from the visitors, Jimenez looked dangerous. He was picked out with a lofted ball by Iwobi 17 minutes in, yet couldn't control it as Forster leaped out to block bravely. Jimenez and Forster continued their battle in the game's next real action around 20 minutes later. This time, the Mexican latched onto a great Tete ball from the right and looked destined to find the bottom-left corner. However, Spurs' Vicario stand-in was supremely agile to tip it away. After Dragusin headed well at Leno to tip over, woodwork was the next order of the day as the first half minutes ebbed by. Iwobi smashed the bar on an exhilarating counter before Maddison could only watch his deft low free-kick creep under the wall and ping off the base of the left post.

1 December 2024 14:37

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We're back into the action as Fulham kick off the second half.

1 December 2024 14:35

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