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
Shelvey plays a good pass to send Johnson into the box, but Romero comes across to see the ball out of play. The Forest slides into the advertising boards but is able to carry on despite some pain.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Nottingham Forest
Son switches the ball to Porro on the right side of the pitch, but the defender's return pass is cut out by Aurier. Spurs are not combining well when progressing up the pitch.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Nottingham Forest
The tempo of the game is fairly slow at the moment as Spurs are not taking a lot of risks while holding onto the ball. This is making it easy for Forest to defend them.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Nottingham Forest
Son whips in a cross from a free-kick on the right wing, and Romero wins the header in the box. He tries to beat Navas at his near post but misses the target.
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