Tottenham Hotspur secured a dominant 4-1 victory over West Ham United in their Premier League clash on October 19, 2024, at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. This win pushes Tottenham up the table as they continue their pursuit of a top-four finish.
Match Summary
The game started with a shock as West Ham’s Mohammed Kudus opened the scoring in the 18th minute, converting a well-placed ball past Tottenham’s goalkeeper, leaving the home crowd stunned. However, Spurs quickly regrouped, and Dejan Kulusevski brought them level in the 36th minute with a fantastic strike, assisted by James Maddison, which shifted momentum back in Tottenham’s favor as the teams headed into halftime level at 1-1.
Tottenham returned stronger in the second half, and in the 52nd minute, Yves Bissouma gave the home side the lead with a well-timed goal. West Ham’s Alphonse Aréola’s unfortunate own goal in the 55th minute further extended Tottenham’s advantage, making it 3-1. The final blow came in the 60th minute when Heung-Min Son, assisted by Pape Matar Sarr, sealed the win with a composed finish, making it 4-1.
Despite West Ham’s early lead, Tottenham’s quality and pressing style overwhelmed the visitors, and the red card to Kudus in the 86th minute for violent conduct summed up a tough day for the Hammers.
Key Moments
- 18′: Kudus scores for West Ham, shocking the home crowd.
- 36′: Kulusevski equalizes for Tottenham after a slick move involving Maddison.
- 52′: Bissouma’s goal gives Tottenham the lead.
- 55′: Aréola’s own goal extends Tottenham’s lead.
- 60′: Son scores Tottenham’s fourth, putting the game beyond West Ham.
- 86′: Kudus receives a red card for violent conduct.
Post-Match Reaction
Tottenham’s manager praised the team’s resilience after going behind early, highlighting their ability to control the game once they found their rhythm. West Ham’s manager, on the other hand, expressed frustration with the defensive lapses and the red card, which left his team with little chance to come back.
This victory places Tottenham firmly in the race for European football, with standout performances from Kulusevski, Son, and Bissouma. For West Ham, this loss sees them remain mid-table, needing to bounce back in the coming weeks.
Stats Breakdown
- Possession: Tottenham dominated with 60% possession.
- Shots on Target: Tottenham registered 8 shots on target compared to West Ham’s 3.
- Corners: Tottenham had 6 corners to West Ham’s 2.
With this convincing win, Tottenham moves up to 9th place in the Premier League table, while West Ham slips further down to 12th. As both teams head into their next fixtures, Tottenham will look to build on this momentum, while West Ham will seek redemption.
This match not only showcased Tottenham’s attacking firepower but also exposed some weaknesses in West Ham’s defensive setup, particularly when put under sustained pressure by Spurs’ pressing style.
Next Up
Tottenham will face a tricky away fixture in their next Premier League match, while West Ham will look to regroup as they prepare for another tough encounter.
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