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Tottenham Hotspur maintained their impressive start to the Premier League season with a 2-1 victory over Fulham that did not do justice to their best attacking display so far on Saturday.
Goals in each half by Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg and Harry Kane earned Tottenham a fourth win in six games but in-form Aleksandar Mitrovic’s effort set up a nervy finale.
For the first time Tottenham manager Antonio Conte unleashed Richarlison from the start to form an attacking trident with Harry Kane and Son Heung-min and it proved an exciting formula.
But after almost constant Tottenham pressure it was midfielder Hojbjerg who finally earned Tottenham the lead they deserved with a neat 40th-minute finish.
Kane made it 2-0 in the 75th minute and the superb Richarlison was denied by the woodwork and had a goal disallowed for offside as he did everything but open his account.
Mitrovic struck a superb reply in the 86th for his sixth league goal of the season but Tottenham sealed the win that put them on 14 points from six matches. Fulham have eight points.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Fulham
NO GOAL! TOTTENHAM 2-1 FULHAM! Richarlison's goal is chalked off as he strayed offside in the build-up. It's a shame for him. He's been at the heart of Tottenham's positive play all game.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Fulham
GOAL! TOTTENHAM 3-1 FULHAM! Richarlison finally puts the game to bed! Sessegnon races in behind Fulham's defence and puts the ball on a plate for the Brazilian, who slides in to finish and whips off his shirt in celebration. Hang on, VAR's checking the goal for offside...
Tottenham Hotspur vs Fulham
If Fulham salvage a draw from this game, it'll be down to Mitrovic. The Fulham striker receives the ball outside the box, heads towards the D and unleashes a dipping effort that almost drops past Lloris. Tottenham's captain keeps it out, and Spurs deal with the corner.
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