- Oct 17, 2006
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SPURS 3-3 WEST HAM
Son, Kane (2) Balbuena Sanchez (og) Lanzini
Son, Kane (2) Balbuena Sanchez (og) Lanzini
Spurs: Lloris (c), Aurier, Alderweireld, Sanchez, Reguilon, Hojbjerg, Sissoko, Ndombele (Winks), Bergwijn (Bale), Son(Lucas), Kane.
Subs: Hart, Doherty, Davies, Vinicius.
West Ham: Fabianski, Ogbonna, Balbuena, Cresswell, Coufal, Rice, Soucek, Masuaku, Bowen, Antonio, Fornals.
Subs: Randolph, Fredericks, Diop, Noble, Snodgrass, Lanzini, Yarmolenko.
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Two changes from the big win at United last time out, with Toby Alderweireld and Steven Bergwijn coming in for Eric Dier and Erik Lamela, both of whom miss out through injury. New striker Carlos Vinicius, signed on loan from Benfica, is also on the bench for the first time.
Referee: ??????? Paul Tierney
TEAM FORM: Spurs - WDWWW --------West Ham - LWWLW --- (All Competitions)
The knives were quickly out for David Moyes after West Ham opened their campaign with losses to Newcastle and Arsenal, but many observers did note encouraging signs versus the Gunners. United built on that display by thrashing Wolves 4-0 at London Stadium and then secured a stunning 3-0 success away to high-flying Leicester.
As well as being organised at the back, the Hammers have been a constant threat on the break through Michail Antonio, Jarrod Bowen and Pablo Fornals.
Assistant manager Alan Irvine beamed: “Everyone is doing their job and doing their job extremely well. “The shape of the team is fantastic, in and out of possession, and the players have showed a great work ethic and commitment to each other.” Failing to capture Burnley centre-back James Tarkowski in the transfer window was a blow, but recruiting Craig Dawson on a season-long loan from Watford looks solid business. “I know he will be a great addition to the dressing room – he is a committed and determined character.” Mourinho and Moyes are better known for building from the back, but our sides are currently in cracking form up front.
We began a run of four games in eight days in frustrating fashion when drawing 1-1 with Newcastle at home,, due to conceding a controversial stoppage-time spot-kick. However, we bounced back to beat Chelsea in the EFL Cup via a penalty shoot-out and then crushed Maccabi Haifa 7-2 in the Europa League. The best was yet to come, though, as we recovered from going behind inside two minutes at Old Trafford to smash Manchester United 6-1.
Midfielder Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg reacted to that admirable run of results by stating: “The word for me is character. “It shows that there is only one thing we are going for and that is to win every single game we are playing. “Of course, you need quality and fit players, but for me the character really stands out that we keep going and keep pushing and that is very nice to be part of.”
Son and Harry each hit a double at Old Trafford, with Tanguy and Serge also getting on the scoresheet as we made an impressive statement.
Former Real Madrid and Sevilla full-back Sergio Reguilon has slotted in nicely and we still have both the return to action of Gareth Bale and Lo Celso to look forward to.
Lets hope Jose not now revert to type and put the brakes on on our red-hot attacking play.
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