Tottenham vs West Ham LIVE: Premier League result and final score after Son and Kane combine to seal win

Tottenham 3-1 West Ham: Son Heung-min and Harry Kane continued their sublime partnership as Spurs claimed a big three points in what was a crucial match in the race for next season’s Champions League

Son celebrates wrapping up three points for Spurs (Tottenham Hotspur FC via Getty I)

Tottenham Hotspur boosted their Champions League qualification hopes thanks to a 3-1 win over top-four rivals West Ham United in the Premier League.

A Kurt Zouma own goal gave Spurs the lead after nine minutes and the hosts doubled their lead when Son Heung-min combined with Harry Kane midway through the first half.

West Ham pulled one back through Said Benrahma but could not find the energy to produce a comeback following Thursday’s extra-time win over Sevilla in the Europa League.

And the win was sealed as Son raced clear to score his second and move Spurs ahead of Manchester United into fifth, three points behind Arsenal.

The result also means Spurs have won back-to-back games in the Premier League for the first time since December as Antonio Conte’s side backed up Wednesday’s win at Brighton.

Tottenham vs West Ham

• Kurt Zouma own goal gives Spurs early lead, Tottenham 1-0 West Ham
• Son Heung-min finishes Harry Kane’s pass, Tottenham 2-0 West Ham
• Said Benrahma pulls a goal back, Tottenham 2-1 West Ham
• Son races clear from Kane flick to seal win, Tottenham 3-1 West Ham
• FT: Spurs go three points Arsenal after back-to-back wins

[20 March 2022 15:05 · Michael Jones]

Tottenham vs West Ham: Injuries and absentees

Tottenham are without Ryan Sessegnon and Oliver Skipp because of respective thigh and groin issues and defender Japhet Tanganga is out for the season after surgery on his right knee.

Winger Jarrod Bowen is again sidelined by a heel injury, Angelo Ogbonna has a problem with his knee and full-back Vladimir Coufal is still recovering from a hernia operation so also misses the game.

[20 March 2022 14:30 · Michael Jones]

Tottenham vs West Ham

Welcome to The Independent’s coverage of Tottenham Hotspur vs West Ham United in the Premier League. Today’s encounter is a top of the table clash that could have lasting consequences for the team that loses.

Both Spurs and West Ham are vying to finish in the Champions League spots this season and come into the game on level points although Antonio Conte’s team have a game in hand. Whoever wins this afternoon will move ahead of Manchester United into fifth place and be just three points behind Arsenal and a spot in the top four.

David Moyes’ Hammers are riding a wave of confidence after progressing into the quarter-finals of the Europa League with a 2-1 aggregate win over Sevilla on Thursday night in what was an incredible victory at the London Stadium. Tottenham, meanwhile, are back to winning ways after responding to their loss at Old Trafford with a 2-0 league victory over Brighton last Wednesday.