Tottenham vs Nottingham Forest LIVE: Premier League result and final score after Kane and Son goals
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Tottenham Hotspur blew away the gloom of a demoralising 10 days as Harry Kane’s double helped them to a 3-1 defeat of Nottingham Forest to cement fourth spot in the Premier League on Saturday.
Given a pre-match boost by Bournemouth’s earlier shock win over fifth-placed Liverpool, Tottenham took full advantage to get their stalling season back on the rails.
Kane headed them in front after 19 minutes and then blasted home a penalty in the 35th minute after Richarlison, who had earlier been denied a second-minute opener by VAR, was tripped inside the area.
It took Kane’s Premier League haul to 20 for the season, the sixth time he has reached that mark.
Tottenham - who went out of the FA Cup and the Champions League and lost to Wolverhampton Wanderers in the league in their last three games - sealed the points in the 62nd minute when Richarlison set up Son Heung-min for a neat finish.
Forest, in danger of being sucked back into the relegation zone after a resurgence, only came alive when it was too late with captain Joe Worrall heading home in the 81st minute.
Andre Ayew then had a stoppage-time penalty saved by Tottenham keeper Fraser Forster.
Victory was a timely boost for Tottenham manager Antonio Conte whose future at the club has been the source of intense speculation since Wednesday’s Champions League elimination at the hands of AC Milan.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Nottingham Forest
Worrall makes a good sliding challenge to stop Son from driving at the Forest goal. The visitor's defence is under a lot pressure due to the poor attacking play from them so far.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Nottingham Forest
Son chips the ball toward Kane in the box from a free-kick, but Aurier does enough to put the striker off during his shot.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Nottingham Forest
Hojbjerg tries to find Davies with a lofted pass over the top of the Forest backline, but Navas bravely comes out and collects the ball despite some contact from the defender.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Nottingham Forest
Skipp and Richarlison misread each other and the ball ends up in the hands of Navas in goal. Forest are struggling to find their attacking players in good positions, causing them to lose the ball around the halfway line.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Nottingham Forest
Forest are trying to react positively to going a goal behind, but Spurs are playing with a lot more confidence now, especially with their passing moves.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Nottingham Forest
Tottenham have a record of W10, D1, L2 when scoring the opening goal in the Premier League this season.
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