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SUBS: (Kudus, 88) AFP
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SPURS RATINGS: Made routine save to deny Kudus in 25th minute. Was at fault in the build-up to the visitors’ second goal; he should have been braver by holding onto the ball instead of punching it. AFShow more
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Enjoyed plenty of space in early on in game as Spurs went in search of an goal. Stung Fabianski’s palms with a fierce effort in 73rd minute. AFP
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Announced his return from suspension in style with a cracking header to give the home side the lead. Unlucky to have inadvertently played a part in the Hammers’ second goal. AFP
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Unfortunate to see the ball come off him and into the path of Bowen for opening goal. Looked shaky when West Ham piled on pressure after restart. EPA
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Had lively start to game, during which he caused the Hammers’ defence problems. His short back pass towards Vicario led to Ward Prowse’s goal. PA
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A quiet game for former Brighton midfielder. Not at his disruptive best but was tidy in possession. Hit a shot high and wide when he had a chance to test Fabianski in the 39th minute. Getty Images
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Immense in first half. Helped home side gain control of the midfield and mopped up the few counter-attacks the away side mustered. Seemed to tire quickly when West Ham upped the tempo in second half. Show more
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Starting his third consecutive game, Lo Celso struggled to find openings in West Ham’s low block defence deployed in the first half. Tried to catch Fabianski off guard with a curler in the 20th minutShow more
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Denied a certain goal by Emerson when Fabianski rushed out to intercept a cross and left his goal open. Disappointing with his crosses and shots. Getty Images
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Saw a shot well blocked by Coufal after qurter-of-an-hour. Failed to get enough power behind another effort when he was played in by Son later in first half. Had two other chances but both efforts werShow more
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Forced Fabianski into a routine save early on. Retreated deep and out wide due to West Ham’s low block. Substituted late in the game after picking up knock. EPA
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SUBS: (Lo Celso, 67) Sat back and helped mop up loose balls as his teammates went forward in search of a late equaliser. AFP
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(Hojbjerg, 67) Should have scored with his first touch of the game, but he failed to keep header on target. EPA
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(Johnson, 84) Had good chance to level the score after coming on but he blazed his effort high. Saw another effort blocked in the 89th minute. Getty Images
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(Bissouma, 84) Looked lively during his short time on the pitch. AP
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WEST HAM RATINGS: Made brilliant save to deny Lo Celso in the 35th minute. Superb when dealing with crosses. AP
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Almost cost the visitors in opening minute when he was beaten to the ball by Udogie. Attacked well, though, and had hand in equaliser. EPA
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Made last-ditch clearance to stop Lo Celso cross that was heading for Son in first-half added time. Brilliant in the second half. Reuters
Beaten in the air by Romero for Spurs’ goal. Recovered well and was arguably Hammers’ best defender on the night. AFP
Went on a mazy run during which he skipped past two Spurs players, but Kudus failed to stay onside to finish his through-ball. Denied Kulusevski a goal with a block in 39th minute. AFP
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Not his most influential of performances but he took his opportunity when it finally arrived. Scored winner 11 minutes from time with a simple finish after his first effort came back off the post. GetShow more
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Very busy first half chasing shadows during with Spurs completely dominating. Stepped up his game in the second half and helped the away side gain control. Reuters
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Had good chance to level the scores on stroke of half-time, but his header was poor and didn't trouble Vicario. Tucked in well and helped Emerson in defence after Hammers went in front. EPA
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Played in an unfamiliar role just behind the striker, Soucek was forced backwards and helped West Ham win midfield battle in the second half. His height proved important when defending crosses late inShow more
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Levelled the scores, albeit with a little bit of luck, with fierce effort that was too much for Vicario. The goal seemed to fill him with confidence as he caused plenty of problems for Spurs defence fShow more
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Had the visitors’ first shot on target with weak effort in 24th minute. Excellent work to shield Davies off the ball and find Paqueta at the back post with lovely cross. Played a part in the opener asShow more
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SUBS: (Kudus, 88) AFP
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SPURS RATINGS: Made routine save to deny Kudus in 25th minute. Was at fault in the build-up to the visitors’ second goal; he should have been braver by holding onto the ball instead of punching it. AFShow more
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Enjoyed plenty of space in early on in game as Spurs went in search of an goal. Stung Fabianski’s palms with a fierce effort in 73rd minute. AFP
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Announced his return from suspension in style with a cracking header to give the home side the lead. Unlucky to have inadvertently played a part in the Hammers’ second goal. AFP
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Unfortunate to see the ball come off him and into the path of Bowen for opening goal. Looked shaky when West Ham piled on pressure after restart. EPA
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Had lively start to game, during which he caused the Hammers’ defence problems. His short back pass towards Vicario led to Ward Prowse’s goal. PA
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A quiet game for former Brighton midfielder. Not at his disruptive best but was tidy in possession. Hit a shot high and wide when he had a chance to test Fabianski in the 39th minute. Getty Images
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Immense in first half. Helped home side gain control of the midfield and mopped up the few counter-attacks the away side mustered. Seemed to tire quickly when West Ham upped the tempo in second half. Show more
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Starting his third consecutive game, Lo Celso struggled to find openings in West Ham’s low block defence deployed in the first half. Tried to catch Fabianski off guard with a curler in the 20th minutShow more
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Denied a certain goal by Emerson when Fabianski rushed out to intercept a cross and left his goal open. Disappointing with his crosses and shots. Getty Images
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Saw a shot well blocked by Coufal after qurter-of-an-hour. Failed to get enough power behind another effort when he was played in by Son later in first half. Had two other chances but both efforts werShow more
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Forced Fabianski into a routine save early on. Retreated deep and out wide due to West Ham’s low block. Substituted late in the game after picking up knock. EPA
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SUBS: (Lo Celso, 67) Sat back and helped mop up loose balls as his teammates went forward in search of a late equaliser. AFP
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(Hojbjerg, 67) Should have scored with his first touch of the game, but he failed to keep header on target. EPA
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(Johnson, 84) Had good chance to level the score after coming on but he blazed his effort high. Saw another effort blocked in the 89th minute. Getty Images
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(Bissouma, 84) Looked lively during his short time on the pitch. AP
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(Son, 88) Reuters
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WEST HAM RATINGS: Made brilliant save to deny Lo Celso in the 35th minute. Superb when dealing with crosses. AP
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Almost cost the visitors in opening minute when he was beaten to the ball by Udogie. Attacked well, though, and had hand in equaliser. EPA
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Made last-ditch clearance to stop Lo Celso cross that was heading for Son in first-half added time. Brilliant in the second half. Reuters
Beaten in the air by Romero for Spurs’ goal. Recovered well and was arguably Hammers’ best defender on the night. AFP
Went on a mazy run during which he skipped past two Spurs players, but Kudus failed to stay onside to finish his through-ball. Denied Kulusevski a goal with a block in 39th minute. AFP
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Not his most influential of performances but he took his opportunity when it finally arrived. Scored winner 11 minutes from time with a simple finish after his first effort came back off the post. GetShow more
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Very busy first half chasing shadows during with Spurs completely dominating. Stepped up his game in the second half and helped the away side gain control. Reuters
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Had good chance to level the scores on stroke of half-time, but his header was poor and didn't trouble Vicario. Tucked in well and helped Emerson in defence after Hammers went in front. EPA
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Played in an unfamiliar role just behind the striker, Soucek was forced backwards and helped West Ham win midfield battle in the second half. His height proved important when defending crosses late inShow more
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Levelled the scores, albeit with a little bit of luck, with fierce effort that was too much for Vicario. The goal seemed to fill him with confidence as he caused plenty of problems for Spurs defence fShow more
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Had the visitors’ first shot on target with weak effort in 24th minute. Excellent work to shield Davies off the ball and find Paqueta at the back post with lovely cross. Played a part in the opener asShow more
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SUBS: (Kudus, 88) AFP
Tottenham v West Ham player ratings: Udogie 4, Son 6; Bowen 7, Kudus 8
Hammers fight back to seal 2-1 win at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
Olakunle Afolabi
08 December, 2023
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