Tottenham thrashes West Ham in the eighth round of the English Championship

Son shines, creates two plays and scores one at home; Richarlison returns to the field after almost two months out

SUMMARY

Tottenham came from behind to beat West Ham 4-1 in the eighth round of the Premier League. On Saturday, the visitors opened the scoring in the first half through Kudus, but Spurs equalized through Kulusvski and turned the game around through Bissouma, with an own goal by Areola and Son. After almost two months out injured, Richarlison came on for the final 15 minutes. The victory takes Tottenham up to eighth place with twelve points, while West Ham remain in 12th with nine.

HOW WAS THE GAME?

Tottenham started the match better and had two great chances early on. West Ham had little chance of getting close, but they made the most of the opportunity they had. In the 18th minute, Bowen got past the defense on the left and passed to Kudus, who opened the scoring. The insistence brought the home side level in the 35th minute. West Ham’s poor clearance ended up with Maddison, who carried the ball into the area and set up Kulusevski to score. The second half belonged to Tottenham, who needed just six minutes to turn the game around. The play started with Son and was passed from foot to foot, until Bissouma found the net . Two minutes later, a one-two between the South Korean and Kulusevski ended in a shot. Vicario saved, but the rebound deflected off Todibo and into the goal. Son also scored his own goal 14 minutes into the second half. In another counterattack, the number seven charged alone, pedaled and kicked firmly to seal the victory.