Tottenham vs Fulham LIVE: Premier League result and reaction as Tom Cairney earns point before red card
Tottenham 1-1 Fulham: Cairney struck to snatch a draw before the midfielder was sent off
Fulham captain Tom Cairney enjoyed an eventful outing as the midfielder earned the visitors a Premier League point before being sent off against Tottenham Hotspur.
Cairney struck in the second half to cancel out Brennan Johnson’s opener and vault Fulham back into the top half. But the veteran skipper was subsequently dismissed for an unpleasant challenge on Dejan Kulusevski, placing his studs into the back of the Swede’s calf and being shown a straight red card after a review from the video assistant referee (VAR).
It was a frustrating afternoon for Ange Postecoglou and his side, who were sloppy and failed to create consistent chances. So impressive a week ago against Manchester City, their hopes of challenging for a Champions League place is being undermined with inconsistency, with Postecoglou forced to defend his approach this week, declaring himself “not interested in pragmatism”.
Re-live all of the action from Tottenham Hotspur Stadium below:
Tottenham 0-0 Fulham
Tottenham Hotspur vs Fulham
Forster gets caught on the ball at the back and Davies has to block off Jimenez to spare defensive blushes! The Sucic corner on the right comes in but misses everyone in the box.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Fulham
Dragusin! The right-sided corner comes in and the Romanian centre-back rises highest to nod on goal. leno tips over in agile fashion! He then punches away the subsequent set-piece from the left.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Fulham
Spurs attack now and as Johnson plays inwards for Porro from the right, Diop intercepts the Spaniard's ball. The wing-back then slips and looks to land awkwardly.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Fulham
Jimenez! What a save from Forster! The Mexican is picked out inside the box with a curling ball from Tete on the right and he fires first time for the bottom-left corner. However, Forster is down quickly to tip it away! The stopper then blocks the eventual second effort for a corner on the left. That comes in and Berge nods wide.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Fulham
After Tete's knock, Fulham resume with the ball, yet quickly turn it over. It's no matter though, as Dragusin passes straight out of play. It's truly riveting action.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Fulham
Spurs build onwards before Fulham react to the pressure well. A brief highlight in the move? Udogie's nutmeg as he shifted off the left. Now Tete is down holding his ankle after a challenge with Son.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Fulham
Bassey is back up now and waits on the sideline before he is allowed to resume.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Fulham
Spurs try to poke a ball through the Fulham back line. Bassey is on hand to slide it away, yet it looks like the Nigeria international has hurt himself in the process here. He's holding his abdomen and we have a break in play as the medical staff enter the pitch.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Fulham
Diop is a little too eager to get the ball off Son and gives away a foul. Instead of going long, the hosts play short. The move eventually shifts right, and after Bassey half clears, a cross from the right searches for Werner. However, a key Tete stretching touch puts it away for a throw.
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