Tottenham vs West Ham PLAYER RATINGS: Who was ‘exposed for pace’ in the Hammers defence? Which Spurs star was the ‘best attacker on the pitch’? And who is given just a 4/10?
Tottenham Hotspur demolished London rivals West Ham United in the Premier League on Saturday in an action-packed derby.
The Hammers opened the scoring against the run of play in the 18th minute when Mohammed Kudus netted his second goal of the season.
But Spurs hit back emphatically to win 4-1 courtesy of strikes from Dejan Kulusevski, Yves Bissouma, Son Heung-min and an Alphonse Areola own goal.
Kudus was sent off late in the game for violent conduct after kicking Micky van de Ven and then putting his hands in the face of Pape Matar Sarr.
Kathryn Batte was at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium for Mail Sport. Read on for her player ratings.
Tottenham (4-3-3)
Guglielmo Vicario 6.5 – Made a fantastic save from Kudus in the first half but could do nothing about the forward’s subsequent strike. Found himself a spectator for most of the second half.
Pedro Porro 6.5 – Looked to get forward at every opportunity and went close with a couple of long-range strikes. Gave Kudus too much time on occasions, but overall a solid afternoon.
Cristian Romero 6.5 – Did not look troubled for much of this game, even though his side went behind against the run of play. Led from the back and made some clever passes.
Micky van de Ven 6 (Booked) – Good in possession and ensured Antonio was not given an inch in the Spurs penalty area. Picked up a yellow card during an altercation with Kudus.
Destiny Udogie 6 – Was beaten too easily by Bowen for the opening goal but redeemed himself with a fine assist for Yves Bissouma’s second half strike.
Yves Bissouma 7 – Repaid his manager for bringing him back into the team with a fine finish for the second goal. Neat and tidy in possession and kept his team ticking over.
Dejan Kulusevski 8 – His goal got Tottenham back into the game and his clever pass created the third goal. Always looked like creating a chance and was Tottenham’s best attacking player on the pitch.
James Maddison 6 – Had a bit of a frustrating first half before helping to get Tottenham level by assisting Kulusevksi’s equaliser. Substituted at half-time and did not look too pleased when he came out to watch the second half.
Brennan Johnson 6.5 – Not able to continue his fine goalscoring form and missed a couple of good chances. But always looked a threat on the right wing and gave Emerson a tough afternoon.
Dominic Solanke 6.5 – No goal for the striker today but he worked tirelessly for his team and his tackle on Paqueta kick-started the move for the equaliser.
Son Heung-min 7.5 – Had struggled to make things happen in the first half but came alive in the second. His scuffed shot was turned into his own net by Todibo for the third before a fine solo run and finish sealed the fourth.
SUBS:
Pape Matar Sarr (for Maddison, 45) – 6.5
Timo Werner (for Son, 70) – 6
Rodrigo Bentancur (for Bissouma, 81)
Richarlison (for Solanke, 81)
Archie Gray (for Udogie, 88)
Manager: Ange Postecoglou 7 – Must have been concerned when his team went behind but they responded brilliantly. A superb second half display to take all three points.
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