Tottenham vs West Ham LIVE: Premier League latest score and goal updates after open start to London derby
Spurs were on a promising run of form until a second-half collapse at Brighton before the international break
Tottenham and West Ham kick off the Premier League’s return in a London derby.
Spurs were enjoying a fine run under Ange Postcoglou until they were stunned by Brighton before the international break, with Tottenham throwing away a two-goal lead at half time.
While it brought Tottenham’s five-game winning run to an end, West Ham snapped their five-game winless streak with a 4-1 victory over Ipswich, which relieved some pressure on Julen Lopetegui.
West Ham beat Spurs away from home last season and a repeat would see the Hammers leapfrog their London rivals, who will be looking to close the gap on the top four with three points.
Follow live updates from Tottenham vs West Ham in the Premier League in today’s live blog
Tottenham 0-0 West Ham
15 mins: Close! Son Heung-min almost has the most perfect return to the Spurs team. He receives the ball on the left side of the pitch and carries it into the area.
A dummy to the left before checking to the right leaves Aaron Wan-Bissaka in bother. Space opens up for the shot and Son whips a right-footed effort towards the far corner and curls it just around the post!
Tottenham 0-0 West Ham
12 mins: Spurs are trying to impose themselves on the match but it’s quite open. They’re attacking prowess leaves space in midfield for West Ham to counter.
Dejan Kulusevski receives the ball. He spins away from Guido Rodriguez and looks to drive up the pitch before being brought down.
Tottenham 0-0 West Ham
10 mins: Save!
West Ham get up the pitch and work the ball across the box to Mohammed Kudus. He’s wide open arriving by the back post and curls a first time shot at goal.
The effort is good but Vicario makes a quick shift to the right and pushes the ball over the crossbar!
Tottenham 0-0 West Ham
6 mins: Close! Spurs throw men into the box and pile the pressure on West Ham. The ball drops kindly to Brennan Johnson on the right side of the area.
He cuts across a dropping ball and strikes a firm shot at the target. The ball flies across the box and just curls wide of the far post!
Great chance.
Tottenham 0-0 West Ham
3 mins: A dainty pass comes into the West Ham box as Dominic Solanke makes a dart towards goal. The move promises to create a decent chance but Guglielimo Vicario is quick on his feet. He beats Solanke to the ball and punches it out for a throw in.
Confident start from Spurs though.
Kick off! Tottenham 0-0 West Ham
Spurs get the ball rolling at home and work it over to the right wing. Lucas Paqueta leaps above Dejan Kulusevski to get to the follow-up ball and lands awkwardly.
An early worry for West Ham.
Tottenham vs West Ham
The teams are waiting in the tunnel ahead of wlaking out onto the pitch at the Tottenham Hotspur stadium.
Ange Postecoglou has named four forwards in his starting line-up with the creative James Maddison just behind them. Will this methodology work for Spurs today?
Let’s find out.
Antonio’s favourite team
Michail Antonio has scored six Premier League goals against Spurs, his highest tally against any club.
Leaky defences
West Ham’s only clean sheet in the last 25 top-flight matches came in a 2-0 win at Crystal Palace earlier this season. Meanwhile, Tottenham have kept just one clean sheet in 14 Premier League derbies under Ange Postecoglou.
Expect some goals in London today.
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