Mourinho took him off to save his legs for today but it looks like he'll have to settle for the 'impact sub' role. The match starts at 12:00 on 21 February 2021. Who will come out on … Diop is the next player in the book for a foul on Lucas. Lifeline. Tanganga and Lamela make way. Brilliant from Erik Lamela to pick out Harry Kane, who rifles one for goal, but it flies just wide. KICK OFF! All eyes on Harry Kane today, the Spurs talisman has a real decision to make this summer if his side fail to come away with any silverware. Tottenham have lost four of five without Reguilon so his return to the side today is a massive plus for Mourinho, he's so important for the way Spurs want to attack and Kane, also back in action, will be particularly please to see the Spaniard back. Relive all the action as it happened by scrolling below. Soucek is back on, with fresh-looking stitches in his head. Jose Mourinho remains in control though, apparently... HEAD TO HEAD: West Ham have lost each of their last three home league games against Spurs, their longest losing run at home against them in their league history. West Ham will be very comfortable with Spurs being limited to those chances. Brilliant from Kane again to make an attempt out of nothing, but his drilled strike is just wide of the post. Painfully close for Spurs. In the end he cuts across the ball and it swerves wide of the post, the first real chance for the visitors. Lingard powers through and smashes in a brilliant effort into the far corner. Right call, with Lingard firing his third since arriving on loan from Manchester United. West Ham are in no great hurry to anything. It doesn't have quite enough bend on it and Fabianski sees it whistle past his post. Corner comes in, Lukasz Fabianski comes flapping at a corner and gets nowhere, Tanganga heads it back into the middle, it drops for Kane, who drills for goal, but it is blocked. The defending all day has left much to be desired. Change here for West Ham, with Said Benrahma on for Bowen. West Ham are not content to sit on the lead either. Not that either of these two are particularly known for the beauty of their football but conditions are perfect this afternoon, feels like spring is on the way. Not long left now. 69 mins: A crucial period coming up for West Ham now. Kane and Pochettino struck up a close relationship over five-and-a-half years in north London and the pair still speak regularly, with Kane congratulating Pochettino on his new job last month. They went agonisingly close to snatching a draw, twice hitting the woodwork in the closing stages after Lucas Moura halved the deficit. The worrying reality for Jose Mourinho is this result was almost predicable. West Ham United Football Club are based in Stratford, Newham, east London.They played home matches at the Boleyn Ground in Upton Park between 1904 and 2016, and moved to the London Stadium for the start of the 2016–17 season.. They have won 42 points from their 24 Premier League games this season, their best total at this stage of a top-flight campaign since 1985-86 (48) when they finished in third place. Spirited effort from Spurs, who were much-improved after Bale's introduction, but they did not quite have enough to snatch a point. The Hammers did to Tottenham what Arsenal did to them on Sunday, with Spurs 3-0 up inside 16 minutes before Manuel Lanzini capped a ridiculous comeback with a ridiculous equaliser. Spurs have struggled to that early opener from Antonio. Would have been the most fortuitous equaliser! #WHUTOT pic.twitter.com/sb4LgAOCNo. West Ham had to endure a brief VAR check, but that was merely delaying the inevitable. Son tees up Lucas really well, but the Brazilian blazes over. The Spurs boss gets a talking to from the referee. Patient build-up play from Spurs. Can Spurs force another? At first glance West Ham's fifth minute opener was courtesy of another Hugo Lloris aberration. The blood is gushing out. What wasn't up for debate, however, was the menace in Bowen's inswinging cross. Who's the angry … He will need treatment. Lovely clipped pass from Fornals into Cresswell but the full-back's control lets him down. Indeed, the introduction of Gareth Bale, in place of Lamela, at half-time a signal of Mourinho's intent. Tomas Soucek came off much worse from a challenge in that melee. Delay in play here as Coufal takes a hit from his own goalkeeper. 51 mins: That goal has really rattled Spurs. VAR is having a look after the lineman's flag is raised. PSG are the latest side linked with a massive £150m move for his signature if Mbappe or Neymar depart. GGGGGOOOOOOAAAALLLL!!! Jarrod Bowen whips the cross in, Eric Dier and Japhet Tanganga fail to attack it, Hugo Lloris makes a mess of trying to gather, and Antonio pokes home from close range. He whips the ball in but a defender blocks it. Published: 11:00 BST, 21 February 2021 | Updated: 18:50 BST, 21 February 2021. Antonio tried to link up with Jesse Lingard, but the loanee's return pass has too much on it. 89 mins: Spurs are throwing bodies forward now but so far West Ham are holding firm. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. West Ham 2-0 Tottenham. The damage had already been done further back. Alli made an impression in midweek and has 15 minutes to make a difference now. 73 mins: Off balance but so close from Kane. Three minutes to be added. Silly yellow card there for Antonio, for blocking a quick free-kick. Right in the gonads. West Ham 1-0 Tottenham. The comments below have not been moderated. But there were signs, at least, that Tottenham were trying to effect matters in the final third.Â, Despite Moura's best efforts, Tottenham were not able to find an equaliser so their poor recent form continued, Tomas Soucek typified the spirit and fight of West Ham with a battling display in midfield after a nasty head clash, It was a massively frustrating day for Mourinho and Spurs produced their best football when going two goals down, Duncan Bannatyne shows off his moves for his wife on her birthday, Driver plows through Taco Bell after getting into argument, Herd of deer create cyclone as they graze fields, Highest suspension bridge in Canada offers most astonishing view, See how Lucy Charles-Barclay works out to be an Ironwoman. OUCH! Well defended this time though. Tickets: Barclays Premier League official site, 'That's a bad rumour' - Son Heung-min rubbishes talk Jose Mourinho has lost Tottenham dressing room. The hosts are doing a really good job of crowding Tottenham out here whenever Spurs get forward. Plenty of the ball, plenty of probing - but the final product was, frankly, disappointing. First booking for a West Ham player and he is unlucky as he appears to get the ball when tackling Kane. Thanks for joining us. He is on the bench alongside Dele Alli, but Sergio Reguillon does make the starting XI. It is a double change with Matt Doherty also on. This season it doesn't arrive! Defeats to West Ham are always tough to swallow for those with Spurs connections - but when you've lost five out of your previous six Premier League matches the consequences resonate so much more profoundly. Bale crashed an audacious effort from Kane's pass onto the crossbar in the 79th minute as it looked a matter of when not if Spurs would level. Soucek goes down the tunnel, looking like he will need stitches. Lingard with a brilliant finish to make it two. SAVE! 44 mins: Reguilon is furious as he's booked by the referee for a push in the back, it looked soft and he may even have been given the yellow for his reaction. Five defeats in their last six league games for Spurs, with West Ham's seventh win in their last nine league games sending them up to a lofty fourth! The flag stays down as Bowen collects a ball over the top, but his control lets him down and Spurs recover. Jesse Lingard scored the crucial second goal for West Ham after it was confirmed having initially been flagged offside, The midfielder slotted his powerful shot into the far corner and Pablo Fornals was shown to be onsideÂ, The Manchester United loanee has endeared himself to West Ham fans with a sensational start to life in the capitalÂ, Kane's face told the story as Spurs' top four hopes were dented and the Hammers' received a massive boost, WEST HAM: (4-2-3-1) Fabianski 6.5; Coufal 7, Dawson 8, Diop 7.5, Cresswell 7; Rice 8, Soucek 8.5; Bowen 7.5 (Benrahma 65, 6.5), Lingard 8 (Noble 90), Fornals 7 (Johnson 81); Antonio 7.5, Unused subs: Balbuena, Lanzini, Alves, Martin, Randolph, Odubeko, TOTTENHAM: (4-2-3-1) Lloris 5; Tanganga 5.5 (Doherty 6.5), Sanchez 5, Dier 5.5, Reguilon 6 (Alli 77); Hojbjerg 6.5, Ndombele 6.5; Lucas 7, Lamela 6 (Bale 46, 7.5), Son 7; Kane 7Â, Unused subs: Alderweireld, Winks, Hart, Sissoko, Davies, Alves Morais. And, in fairness to Mourinho, having slumped to a two goal deficit, thanks to goals from Michail Antonio and Jesse Lingard, Tottenham didn't down tools. It took going 2-0 down for Spurs to start playing and when they did, they looked a team transformed. Spurs have been solid but only forced a couple of saves out of Fabianski and West Ham have been pretty comfortable. Tottenham were 3-0 up with 10 minutes remaining in the reverse fixture against West Ham this season, but ended up drawing 3-3. Great cross from Son, but Diop just about heads clear. Mourinho is getting increasingly frustrated and Craig Pawson has gone over to have a word with him, way out of the technical area. POST! What a start for David Moyes' side but that was some pretty poor defending from Spurs, who aren't exactly set up for chasing games. 90+4: How many more chances will Spurs have? Kane looks to drive a low cross into the area, but Fabianski does brilliantly to gather. So Gareth Bale starts from the bench after his starring role in midweek with a Europa League goal and assist against Wolfsberger. SAVE! CHANCE! For a juicy bit of context heading into this one, check out our preview piece here... 𝗧𝗘𝗔𝗠 𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦 ⚪️ Lloris (C), Tanganga, Sanchez, Dier, Reguilón, Højbjerg, Ndombele, Lamela, Lucas, Son, Kane. 58 mins: Bale and Kane stand over a free-kick about 30 yards out. In contrast, David Moyes' position as West Ham head coach is one of the safest in the top flight - or at least it should be. What kind of world are we living in when at the end of February West Ham can go fourth with a victory this afternoon. Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group. The shot rockets into the bar and would have been a spectacular goal. Dier arrives on the edge of the box but his effort is always heading over. A neat stepover and delivery from the South Korean did the trick but the chance comes and goes for Spurs. Goodbye. Bale with an effort from distance, but he doesn't connect well and Fabianski gathers easily. The header clipped the inside of the post and Fabianski had no chance. There should be a few minutes added on. The match starts at 12:00 on 21 February 2021.Who will come out on top in the battle of the managers: David Moyes or José Mourinho? Catch all the upcoming competitions. The Hammers have won three more points in 2020-21 (42) than they did in the entire 2019-20 season (39). The big news for West Ham is that they can welcome back Michail Antonio who has missed the last two games. 27 mins: Bowen handballs it from a Reguilon cross and Son delivers a free kick just outside the box on the angle. Good climb from Dawson to meet a corner but his header is tipped over the bar by Lloris. The ball trickles towards Ndombele but Diop is on hand to smash away for a corner. That is a dagger in the heart of Spurs after those HT changes. Spurs haven't woken up yet. Fornals the latest player in to the congested referee's book. 45 + 2 mins: Kane drills one through the legs of a defender and Fabianski comes up with the stop. The bad experiences of the last few decades mean that even at 2-0 I am waiting for that inevitable equaliser or winner from the other team. But will he be back on the bench next week? Why can't they attack like that from the off? See detailed profiles for West Ham United and Tottenham Hotspur. Tanganga stops the cross, and it is one to make your eyes water. West Ham in the hunt for more here with more good work from Antonio working space for the cross, he aims for Bowen, but Spurs scramble it clear. This is a West Ham team moulded in the Scot's persona: bursting with perseverance and grit. Mourinho wouldn't have been doing any cartwheels at half-time - but there was enough encouragement that there was something in this game for Tottenham. Â. 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Lloris could only parry into Antonio's path, leaving the Hammers forward with the simplest tasks of ramming home from a yard.Â, Michail Antonio scored the opening goal of the game for the Hammers following some weak defending by Tottenham, The powerful centre forward has been a great weapon for David Moyes' team this season and was so againÂ, Lucas Moura flicked a header in off the post from a corner to bring Tottenham right back into the game in the second-half, Thomas Tuchel responds to question on form of Timo Werner, Prince Charles narrates poem by Gerard Manley Hopkins, Boris Johnson says two fully vaccinated people cannot meet indoors, Large gathering at Cardiff Bay party amid lockdown easing, Lizzo puts on a stunning show in sexy, purple cocktail dress, Behind the scenes at Oxburgh Hall in video tour from National Trust, Lily Allen showcases her flat stomach whilst donning cosy loungewear, Bhad Bhabie rapper launches OnlyFans days after turning 18, Couple's attempt to have sex while skydiving goes horribly wrong, Ritual crystals discovered in South Africa's Kalahari Desert, Terrifying moment lawyer is kidnapped after gunmen shot up his car, International travel 'should resume slowly' in face of Covid variants. /// TOTTENHAM: Lloris, Tanganga, Sanchez, Dier, Reguilon, Hojbjerg, Ndombele, Lamela, Moura, Son, Kane. On second glance, that initial assertion was slightly unfair. Find out by following our live matchcast.Catch the latest West Ham United and Tottenham Hotspur news and find up to date Football standings, results, top scorers and previous winners.Football fans can find the latest Football news, interviews, expert commentary and watch free replays. The same can't be said of Tottenham's European aspirations, however. Game on! 80 minutes: How are Spurs not level! This was the second half Mourinho had envisaged; Bale's influence was growing while Kane was getting closer - another effort in the 73rd minute whizzing inches past the post. The 2016–17 season was Arsenal's 25th in the Premier League and 97th consecutive season in the top flight of English football. Moyes isn't perfect (mainly gives so-called 'big teams' too much respect) but he is … So here we go. Expect to see him come back on. 40 mins: Spurs threaten again as Ndombele attracts a couple of defenders before slipping a ball through to break the lines, Diop steps up with a firm, crunching challenge. They'd have deserved a point but they fell short - in the end that's all that really matters. CROSSBAR! Bowen whips in a dangerous ball and for some reason Dier sits off it, Antonio gets a toe on it but Lloris keeps it out from close range, the ball falls back nicely for the West Ham striker and he smashes it into the empty net. On his return to the side, Antonio pokes home the opener! Mourinho has his work cut out. Not long til KO now. The low curler is easily defended at the near post and Mourinho is getting animated on the touchline. There comes a point at every club when the powers that be have no option but to conclude things simply aren't working, that changes - no matter the costs - are necessary. Hands in his pockets, Mourinho cut a forlorn figure. Nowhere near enough power on it and the ball is easily gathered by the keeper. 20 mins: Spurs are working hard to manufacture some space but West Ham are so well organised. None of West Ham's last 11 Premier League home meetings with Tottenham have ended level, with the Hammers winning four to Spurs' seven. You wonder whether we are approaching that juncture at Tottenham. Tottenham are there for the taking, too, given their dip in form of late. Subs: Hart, Doherty, Alderweireld, Winks, Bale, Sissoko, Alli, Davies, Vinicius. Bale had not even had a touch and Spurs are further behind. Pawson has got a taste for it as he brandishes another yellow card, this time for Reguilon. Rafa Nadal's march towards the third round of the Australian Open was briefly halted on Thursday when an unruly spectator was removed from the Rod … Tottenham have to stay patient but attack with intensity, a tough ask at this time in the game. Follow the Premier League live Football match between West Ham United and Tottenham Hotspur with Eurosport. The ball went through from Lingard and a team-mate made a move towards it before backing off, but replays show he was onside anyway. Lucas heads home to get his side back in it! #THFC ⚪️ #COYS pic.twitter.com/SwXKfrBoKG, Antonio starts 💪 Here's how we line up today...#WHUTOT. Antonio lands himself in the book for a clumsy foul and Moyes' men have to keep their heads here. West Ham look dangerous every time they get on the ball. Almost an unbelievable equaliser as the ball loops over Fabianski off Son, comes out off the post and away! Spurs looking to exert themselves on the game with some possession. It is just not clicking for Spurs art the moment as Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg's pass goes straight out of play. The England striker takes it and attempts a low curling shot around the wall. They've been playing so well and the goal came out of nowhere really. What a mess this season is becoming for Spurs. Not much sign of Bale making an impact yet. Plenty to ponder for Mourinho but the Hammers are the real deal. See also List of West Ham United F.C. BIG NEWS! Hello and welcome to our LIVE coverage of Tottenham’s trip to West Ham in the Premier League. In the end it was all too little too late from Tottenham, who will argue they were unlucky here. The French keeper palms it over. Referee Craig Pawson brings play back to caution Hojbjerg for a late tackle on Lingard. Jose on excluding Bale and Alli, again... Four defeats in their last five league games has seen Spurs' league campaign derailed in recent weeks. We are up and running at London Stadium. seasons. Spurs' first effort on target and it is a fine save from Fabianski to deny Lamela from the edge of the box. Mourinho knows that - as do his bosses. It is just those shackles are kept firmly shut too often by Mourinho. Not that Moyes gave two hoots about the circumstances. Jose Mourinho won his first game with Spurs at West Ham but, fast forward 15 months, he returns to east London with no momentum at all and at risk of losing his job. 42 - All 42 of Michail Antonio's Premier League goals have come from inside the box - in the competition's history, only Tim Cahill (56), Chicharito (53) and Gabriel Jesus (45) have scored more with all of them coming from inside the box. GGGGGOOOOAAALLLLL!!!! A huge win for West Ham. 7 mins: Antonio almost turns provider this time down the left, sticking in a teasing ball and Bowen almost manages to get on the end of it. Bale almost with a superb equaliser. Lovely cross from Bale in Kane;s direction, but Dawson gets up well to head clear. Spurs' best opportunity came deep into first half stoppage time; inevitably it was Kane again - his well struck angled drive well said by Lukasz Fabianski before Eric Dier glanced a header from the resultant corner wide. They've had a couple of sniffs outside the box with Dier the latest to power a shot over the bar. Enjoy live streaming of this season’s top sports competitions.Tickets: Barclays Premier League official site. 65 mins: Brilliant corner from Bale and an even better glancing header from his Brazilian team-mate. The club's formative roots stretch back to their formation as a professional side in 1900, but … Lots of Spurs pressure here. Not that Spurs managed to make playing against 10 men count. And in 64th minute, Spurs grabbed a lifeline as Lucas Moura, all 5ft 8ins of him, rose highest to nod home Bale's corner.Â, Kane was denied several times by some outstanding defending or goalkeeping to thwart his efforts on goal, Lingard looks close to his best again and is benefiting from consistent game time he could not find at United, Vladimir Coufal was congratulated for another solid display by his delighted manager at full-time after the game, Moyes' side are tough to play against but it will be Spurs forced to look inwards and ask the difficult questions.