Tottenham 4-1 West Ham
Areola:5 Called into action early when he rushed out to deny Solanke a chance. Presumably under instruction to kick the ball long. Wonderful reflex save on 33 mins came from a deflected Romero shot. Nothing he could do with the equaliser. Going in the wrong direction for Spurs second when he was wrong-footed.
Wan Bissaka:7 Made the odd error but also made some incredible interceptions. Unfortunately was caught in attack chasing the game but overall and despite the way the game ended, I thought Wan Bissaka was a bright spark.
Todibo:5 Unlucky to be credited with an own goal and left on his own as Spurs scored their fourth. Got mugged by Solanke but somehow managed to rescue the situation.
Kilman:6 Threw himself to the ground to stop a goal-bound shot from Son. Impressive timing with his tackling.
Emerson:6 Began the game well with a couple of telling tackles and a good run forward. Like most of his teammates it was a game of two halves.
Rodriguez:6 Heavily involved, his early passing was poor but his tackling was excellent unfortunately pressure eventually told but he was decent enough in the first half.
Soucek:4 Not at the standards he’d set this season but made some telling blocks and tried to pass the ball early.
Paqueta:3 Did enough to stop Brennan Jonson from scoring an easy headed goal. Silly flicked pass led to Spurs equaliser.
Bowen:7 Excellent dribble and cross to set up Kudus early in the game. Repeated the move shortly after as West Ham took the lead. Dispossessed for Spurs 4th.
Kudus:7 Unlucky not to score on 10 mins but made no mistake eight minutes later when he put the Hammers 1-0 up. Back to his best with his dribbling and first touch. Should have played in Wan Bissaka just before Tottenham scored their third. Had a shot blocked on the line at 4-1. Got sent off for pushing two Spurs players in the face. Massive shame for a player who clearly became frustrated with how the game had panned out.
Antonio:5 Took one for the team and understandably looked knackered although one particular duel with Micky van de Ven was a highlight.
Substitutes
Soler: On for Soucek as part of a triple substitution on 60 mins.
Summerville: On for Antonio but swaps came a little too slowly and the game was over by the time replacements had been completed.
Alvarez: On for Paqueta
Mavropanos: 70th min sub for Rodriguez to stop any more damage.
