Tottenham vs West Ham LIVE: Premier League result and reaction as Spurs run riot with Mohammed Kudus sent off
Tottenham 4-1 West Ham: Son Heung-min scored on his return from injury as Spurs net four against the Hammers
Tottenham responded to their “worst defeat” under Ange Postecoglou with a brilliant second half display to secure a 4-1 victory over West Ham at home.
In their first match since surrendering a two-goal lead against Brighton, Tottenham went behind at home versus the Hammers with Mohammed Kudus arriving at the back post to turn home a Jarrod Bowen pull back.
Spurs had been dominating possession and stepped up the tempo after going behind. Dejan Kulusevski was a bright spark and pulled the hosts level with an inside run and strike from the right wing.
1-1 was the half-time score and the match seemed like a close contest. The second half was anything but. Son Heung-min slipped a fine ball into the box for Destiny Udogie to set up Yves Bissouma’s goal before an unfortunate own goal extended Tottenham’s lead.
Having been involved in the previous two goals Son then drifted into space on the left and finished off a fine solo run to put the game out of West Ham’s reach. Kudus was visibly frustrated and let that show late in the game by collecting a red card.
Relive the updates from Tottenham vs West Ham in the Premier League in today’s live blog
HT Tottenham 1-1 West Ham
Tottenham had 12 corners in the first half against West Ham, only against Aston Villa in December, 2012 (15) have they had more against a side on record (since 2003-04).
Indeed, it’s the most of any Premier League side since Manchester City against Manchester United in March last season (also 12).
HT Tottenham 1-1 West Ham
Tottenham created 12 chances in that first half with only two of them on target. West Ham managed five with two troubling the goalkeeper.
Spurs have controlled possession by 62% to 38% and the fans want more from the home team.
HT Tottenham 1-1 West Ham
Goals from Mohammed Kudus and Dejan Kulusevski provided the first half excitement. Will there be more in the second 45?
Half-time! Tottenham 1-1 West Ham
45+1 mins: Not much time added on at the end of first half but there’s enough for Son to run in behind Wan-Bissaka and collect the ball.
He toes a pass into the six-yard area but there are no white shirts around and West Ham clear the danger just before the whistle is blown.
Nothing to split the teams at the break.
Tottenham 1-1 West Ham
42 mins: Lucas Paqueta receives the first yellow card of the day. He’s tracking back to stop Dominic Solanke’s break and brings the Tottenham man down in the middle of the pitch.
Tottenham 1-1 West Ham
39 mins: Pedro Porro swings in a cross from the right wing but Aaron Wan-Bissaka is there to boot it away. Tottenham have the momentum and the will to get forward.
The crowd are singing again following that goal from Kulusevski.
GOAL! Tottenham 1-1 West Ham (Dejan Kulusevski, 36 mins)
Equaliser!
Dejan Kulusevski has been one of the brighter sparks for Spurs. He’s lively and weaves his way into the box from the left wing.
A left-footed strikes is angled towards the near post but Alphonse Areola gets a hand to the effort diving low to the left.
The ball is palmed onto the post but ricochets over the line and into the net. Spurs are level.
Tottenham 0-1 West Ham
34 mins: Save!
Spurs square the ball across the pitch and pick out Pedro Porro. His first touch sets the ball up for a perfect strike from range and he goes for goal.
The ball deflects off Tomas Soucek and wrongfoots the goalkeeper but Alphonse Areola manages to leap back to his left and keep the ball out with a strong hand.
Tottenham 0-1 West Ham
31 mins: The home fans are starting to get a little restless. They’re watching their team dominate possession and create some decent chances but they can’t break down the Hammers.
Tottenham 0-1 West Ham
28 mins: A corner for Spurs is deflected over to Son by the back post. He cuts onto his left side this time and shoots but there are too many bodies in front of him and West Ham manage to turn the ball behind for another corner. Maddison delivers it but sends the ball over everyone’s heads and out of play.
Chance!
Big moment. Spurs sneak into the box from the left and lift the ball into the six-yard area. Brennan Johnson gets to it first and nods a good effort wide! He needs to hit the target.
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