Tottenham vs West Ham Report
Scorers: Kulusevski 36’, Bissouma 52’, Todibo (OG) 55’, Son 60’; Kudus 18’
Tottenham Bounce Back with 4-1 Thrashing of West Ham
Tottenham Hotspur responded emphatically to their recent defeat, dispatching West Ham United 4-1 at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium to secure their fourth Premier League win of the season.
A strong second-half display from Spurs, led by captain Son Heung-min, ensured an impressive victory.
First Half: Kudus Gives West Ham the Lead, but Spurs Fight Back
Coming off a disappointing 3-2 loss to Brighton, in which Tottenham surrendered a two-goal halftime lead, this match was crucial for Ange Postecoglou’s side to regain momentum.
Both teams started brightly, with Tottenham’s Brennan Johnson firing a volley narrowly wide, while West Ham’s Mohamed Kudus forced a brilliant save from Guglielmo Vicario.
West Ham capitalised on their early pressure as Kudus bundled home Jarrod Bowen’s low cross in the 18th minute to give the visitors the lead.
However, Spurs quickly rallied. Johnson had a close-range chance to go wide, and Alphonse Areola made a key save to deny Pedro Porro. Spurs’ persistence paid off when Dejan Kulusevski’s low strike from the edge of the box found the net despite Areola getting a hand to it.
Tottenham nearly took the lead before the break, but Porro’s acrobatic volley flew just over the bar, leaving the sides level at halftime.
Second Half: Spurs Take Control
Postecoglou made a bold move at the interval, substituting playmaker James Maddison for the industrious Pape Matar Sarr. The change seemed to energise Spurs, who quickly seized control of the game.
Yves Bissouma put Tottenham ahead in the 51st minute, side-footing Destiny Udogie’s pass beyond Areola for his second goal in Spurs colours.
The momentum stayed with the hosts, and just minutes later, they extended their lead. After Son Heung-min’s shot was saved, West Ham defender Jean-Clair Todibo inadvertently poked the rebound into his own net, making it 3-1.
Spurs were now in full command, and Son added a fourth in the 73rd minute, driving into the box after being released by Sarr and smashing the ball past Areola.
West Ham had no answer to Tottenham’s relentless pressure, and things went from bad to worse when Kudus was sent off late in the game for pushing Micky van de Ven and Pape Matar Sarr in the face.
Son came close to adding a fifth for Spurs, but his effort struck the post. With the game effectively won, Postecoglou made several changes to rest his key players, and the match finished 4-1.
Conclusion: Spurs Bounce Back, West Ham Struggle
This commanding victory was exactly what Tottenham needed after their collapse against Brighton. Spurs dominated West Ham with a dynamic second-half performance, moving forward with renewed confidence.
For West Ham, the defeat highlights their defensive struggles, having now conceded 15 goals in eight league matches. David Moyes’ successor is still searching for consistency, with the Hammers languishing in the lower half of the table.
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