West Ham 1-1 Tottenham LIVE REACTION: Spurs miss chance to move into Premier League’s top four after frantic draw in derby
Tottenham were held to a 1-1 draw by West Ham at the London Stadium as they dropped points in the Champions League race.
Spurs had the chance to leapfrog Aston Villa before their game against Manchester City tomorrow but they couldn’t take advantage.
Brennan Johnson gave Ange Postecoglou’s side an early lead as he tapped in from close range after Timo Werner’s low cross.
That goal rewarded the visitors for their positive start but they were pegged back soon after.
Against the run of play, Kurt Zouma equalised from a corner and that reinvigorated the Hammers following a slow opening 15 minutes.
Their threat from set pieces frightened Tottenham all evening and they piled on the pressure towards the end of the first half.
That pressure would disappear after the break though, with Spurs dominant.
However, David Moyes’ men would have the best chance to score a winner through Michail Antonio.
Antonio shrugged off Micky van de Ven, leaving him one-on-one with Guglielmo Vicario from six yards, but he shot straight at the goalkeeper.
That chance was the only major opportunity for both teams in the second half and neither could find a winner as the game ended level.
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West Ham 1-1 Tottenham: REACTION
That's all for our live coverage of Tottenham's 1-1 draw with West Ham at the London Stadium!
It was an end-to-end game from start to finish but after two goals in the opening 20 minutes, neither side could find a winner.
Spurs have missed the chance to move into the Premier League's top four and now have to rely on Aston Villa dropping points to remain in touching distance of the top four.
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West Ham 1-1 Tottenham: REACTION
Brennan Johnson hobbled off towards the end of the game but Ange Posteoglou has confirmed he isn't injured.
He said: "Yeah I think he's alright. It was just a knock from a set-piece.
"I think everyone got through it pretty well considering it was two games in a short space of time."
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Ange Postecoglou had admitted he is 'disappointed' to only be coming away with a point.
"Yeah it was [tough physically] and it's what you expect when you come here," the Spurs boss told BBC MOTD.
"They are a strong team and they sit compact so you have to be patient. I thought we handled it okay."
"Disappointed not to get a better outcome but a tough game."
He continued: "The general effort from the lads was strong. It's a tough place to come.
"There's a lot of games to go still. I will be very surprised if all games aren't tight. Everyone is fighting for something. We have to maintain our levels."
West Ham 1-1 Tottenham: REACTION
Tottenham have won just one of their last six away games in the Premier League (D3 L2) after winning five of their first nine on the road this season.
Spurs have also failed to win on any of their last four league visits to the London Stadium (D2 L2).
Their last victory there was a 3-2 win in November 2019 under José Mourinho.
West Ham 1-1 Tottenham: REACTION
West Ham goalscorer and captain Kurt Zouma has given his thoughts on the frantic London derby.
He told TNT Sports: ";Yeah it was an intense game today. Both teams wanted to win.
"We finished with a draw but we gave so much energy in the game. We had to react from the weekend and I think we did well.
"The opposition are playing well but the reaction was the thing we have to take from the game.
"I always say to the boys we are family and that is in ups and downs. The reaction was spot on. Unfortunately we couldn't get the win but it was good for the confidence.
"It was a good game tactically overall. Hopefully we can build on that and get a good result this weekend.
"The run-in is always exciting. We still have a lot to play for and hopefully we finish in a good position."
West Ham 1-1 Tottenham: REACTION
Tottenham are just the fourth side to gain at least 20 points from winning positions (22) and drop at least 20 points from winning positions (20) in a Premier League season.
The only other teams to do so are Southampton in 1994-95, Everton in 2012-13 and Spurs themselves in 2012-13.
West Ham 1-1 Tottenham: REACTION
It's a point that West Ham will be happier with!
They remain seventh while Tottenham stay in fifth.
A win for Spurs could have seen them move into the top four but they drop points in the Champions League race.
They are now two points behind Aston Villa who take on Manchester City tomorrow night.
West Ham 1-1 Tottenham: REACTION
Wow! That was chaotic at the end!
Destiny Udogie had a shot saved by Heung-min Son led a fast breakaway which was cut out!
Lucas Paqueta then charged forward for West Ham but his scooped pass led to Michail Antonio struggling to bring it down.
What a brilliant London derby and it ends level!
Darren Bent live on talkSPORT: "What a game of football that was."
Sam Matterface: "A fascinating match."
West Ham 1-1 Tottenham: FULL TIME
It's all over at the London Stadium!
What a frantic ending to the game! Both teams had chances to break away but couldn't take advantage!
The points are shared!
CHANCE! West Ham 1-1 Tottenham
90+4' Fabianski saves from Udogie!
That could be the final chance of the game!
It falls to the right-back on the edge of the box but his low strike is kept out by the West Ham goalkeeper!
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90+2' The West Ham fans roar as they win a corner!
They know the threat they pose from set pieces!
Although unfortunately for them, Spurs manage to clear through Vicario and the game remains level.
West Ham 1-1 Tottenham
90' We're into four minutes added time.
West Ham have still not made a change!
Darren Bent live on talkSPORT: "I wonder about Moyes' substitutions after what happened at Newcastle at the weekend."
West Ham 1-1 Tottenham
89' Romero is booked for a foul.
That was a matter of when and not if!
Lo Celso has just replaced Johnson for Spurs.
West Ham 1-1 Tottenham
87' Hojbjerg appeals for a handball!
He gets in on the right and looks to cross in but Coufal blocks!
The substitute sprints at the referee who isn't interested.
And replays show it was definitely not a handball...
West Ham 1-1 Tottenham
85' West Ham have finally had a spell on the ball.
They play it around the back and look to create a chance.
Bowen gets in down the right and wins a corner!
West Ham 1-1 Tottenham
83' Just over five minutes to go!
It's all Spurs at the moment as they look for a winner.
Can they find it? Or will West Ham continue to frustrate them?
They have just brought on Hojbjerg and Richarlison for Werner and Bissouma.
West Ham 1-1 Tottenham
82' Porro stands up a cross to the back post!
Sarr is flying in but has the ball taken off his head!
Darren Bent live on talkSPORT: "Really good defending from Coufal!
"I don't think Spurs are going to score from these crosses."
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80' Paul Pogba is apparently in the crowd tonight.
He's there to surprise Zouma with the centre-back's family.
Perfect timing as they watched on as he scored the equaliser!
West Ham 1-1 Tottenham
78' The home fans try to lift their team.
Fabianski collects a poor Johnson cross and launches an attack.
Antonio gets the ball down the left but he runs out for a throw-in.
Mavropanos then avoids a card for a strong challenge on Kulusevski.
West Ham 1-1 Tottenham
75' West Ham finally get a chance to break...
But their attack is cut short as Johnson cynically fouls Kudus.
The Tottenham winger is booked for the challenge.
West Ham 1-1 Tottenham
74' There is still no movement on the West Ham bench.
With Spurs dominating at the moment, will Moyes act?
Darren Bent live on talkSPORT: "I do wonder if after the situation with Kalvin Phillips whether David Moyes is reluctant to make changes."
West Ham 1-1 Tottenham
72' Will Antonio pay for this miss?
Tottenham are the team on top at the moment and West Ham are struggling to get a touch on the ball.
Werner is the latest Spurs man to get a shot away but his strike is deflected over the bar.
West Ham 1-1 Tottenham
70' Spurs make a double substitution.
Sarr and Kulusevski come on for the last 20 minutes.
They have replaced Bentancur and Maddison.
Darren Bent live on talkSPORT: "It's surprising because I thought Maddison looked fairly comfortable in the second half.
"I thought it would be Werner to come off."
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68' The game has finally slowed down slightly.
Tottenham are calmly passing the ball around and looking to dictate the tempo.
They build nicely towards the edge of the West Ham box before Porro strikes straight at Fabianski.
West Ham 1-1 Tottenham
65' Son fires well over at the near post!
He receives the ball and turns to shoot but he can't keep his effort down and it sails over the bar.
The Spurs captain puts his hands on his head in frustration.
