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:
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Porro drags a deflected effort wide. Dragusin lifts a peach of a ball over and Son knocks it down for the Spaniard to fire one. The resulting corner arrives and it comes out for Porro to shoot again, yet he drags wide right this time. That was speculative from the right-back.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Fulham
Fulham really have arrived with intent today. In fact, it's clear to see why no team is on a longer scoring streak in the Premier League this season than them. Their 11-game run is their joint-longest ever in the competition (also 11 between April and September 2007).
Tottenham Hotspur vs Fulham
Lukic whips in a corner from the right and Spurs have to throw everything in the way as first Diop, then Berge look dangerous. It's great defending from Davies that sees another corner arrive, this time on the left. Sucic's delivery this time gets cleared more routinely.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Fulham
Nelson darts away after Fulham nab the ball away from a quick Spurs counter. He rushes down the left and crosses deep for Iwobi. He then gets it down but Jimenez can't get his shot off. The hosts then counter again and Leno has to fall at the feet of Johnson to deny a scoring opportunity. Admittedly, Spurs have so far looked like a shadow of the side which beat Manchester City 4-0.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Fulham
Close! Jimenez is played in behind by a lifted Iwobi pass. The ball had great poise, yet the Mexican couldn't get it completely under his spell and Forster blocked well in the Spurs' goal.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Fulham
The visitors are popping the ball around sharply so far. That said, Spurs are on their tails. The possession has been very even so far, 52% to 48% in the most recent viewing.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Fulham
Fulham play smartly down the left with Robinson and Nelson, until the latter is unable to get past a determined Dragusin. Great battle.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Fulham
Nelson crosses from a good position looking for Iwobi at the back post. Udogie nods behind and it's a corner from the right. The delivery from Sucic is precise, yet Jimenez can only flash his header comfortably over at the near post.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Fulham
Udogie finds Werner and he cuts in from the left but can't get his shot away as he drives across the box. Maddison then spreads the play wide right, yet Fulham intercept. In the next phase, Iwobi takes on a determined run, yet can't find Jimenez as the ball is cut out well.
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