EPL: Tottenham Edges West Ham 3-0 in Thrilling London Derby

Spurs secure 3-0 win over 10-man West Ham

West Ham struggles continue with loss to Tottenham at London Stadium. Tottenham secured a convincing 3-0 win over 10-man West Ham in the Premier League.

The visitors had a tense moment when Jarrod Bowen's cross found its way to Micky van de Ven...

Tottenham Hotspur secured a convincing 3-0 win over 10-man West Ham United in a thrilling derby match. The victory marked Tottenham's first win at the London Stadium since November 2019. West Ham's numerical disadvantage stemmed from an earlier red card, which Tottenham capitalized on to dominate the game and secure three crucial points.

The match featured a notable storyline surrounding Mohammed Kudus, who faced boos and chants from his former West Ham supporters. Despite the hostile reception, Kudus played a prominent role in the match, receiving plenty of possession and having an early shot blocked. However, it was Tottenham who ultimately seized control and exploited West Ham's defensive vulnerability following the red card.

West Ham United came close to scoring as the quarter-hour mark approached, with El Hadji Malick Diouf delivering dangerous crosses into the box. A well-worked move saw Lucas Paquetá slide a shot just wide of the target, leaving the home fans eager for a goal.

The home supporters also erupted in celebration when Mohammed Kudus' corner was headed in by Cristian Romero, but the goal was disallowed due to a foul by Micky van de Ven on Kyle Walker-Peters. Despite the setback, West Ham continued to press forward, looking for the breakthrough that would give them the lead.

As the half progressed, Leeds United began to gain momentum despite having a goal disallowed earlier. They continued to create chances, with one notable opportunity coming when Pape Matar Sarr headed Pedro Porro's cross off-target from a corner kick.

The visitors had a tense moment when Jarrod Bowen's cross found its way to Micky van de Ven, whose header caused some anxiety for Tottenham goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario. Meanwhile, at the other end, West Ham goalkeeper Mads Hermansen made a crucial save by smothering Cristian Romero, and Lucas Paquetá cleared the ball from the crowded box, ensuring the teams headed into halftime at 0-0.

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The parity didn't last long after the restart, as it took just two minutes for Yves Bissouma to nod in Xavi Simons' corner, giving Tottenham the lead. West Ham tried to respond immediately, with Jarrod Bowen attempting a shot that Guglielmo Vicario touched wide, before Bowen held onto a Diouf header.

The hosts' misery deepened when Tomas Soucek was sent off for a dangerous challenge on Joao Palhinha. The red card proved disastrous for West Ham, as Tottenham capitalized on the numerical advantage to double their lead. A free-kick move led to Lucas Bergvall scoring with a header that looped out of Mads Hermansen's reach, further compounding West Ham's troubles.

Tottenham's afternoon continued to brighten up in the 64th minute when Lucas Bergvall's pass found Micky van de Ven, who expertly finished with a first-time shot into the bottom corner. As the match neared its end, the home fans began to leave the stadium, while the away supporters celebrated with shouts of 'olé' as Spurs secured a comfortable win, marking their third victory in four Premier League matches this season.

In contrast, West Ham United's recent win over Nottingham Forest was quickly forgotten as they suffered their fourth defeat in five matches across all competitions. Despite the loss, goalkeeper Mads Hermansen and teammate Andy Irving made crucial saves to deny Mohammed Kudus late in the game, preventing further humiliation for the Hammers.