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Tottenham Hotspur host West Ham United in the latest London derby, with Spurs having started the season on fire but facing injury issues of late, leading to a four-match winless run. That has seen Ange Postecoglou’s team slip down into fifth, while the Hammers are up to ninth after three undefeated in league play.
Unusually, it’s West Ham who have European commitments this season and Tottenham who do not, after David Moyes’ team triumphed in the Europa Conference League last term amid Tottenham’s domestic struggles.
Follow the latest action from the Premier League below and get the latest match odds here.
Tottenham vs West Ham LIVE: Premier League updates8:15pm GMT KO
Goal - Romero heads in for Spurs (1-0)
Tottenham Hotspur FC 1 - 0 West Ham United FC
Tottenham Hotspur vs West Ham United21:21
Tottenham maintain the pressure following a corner. Porro plays a neat one-two with Lo Celso and looks for the far corner, but there is just too much elevation on his attempt.
Tottenham Hotspur vs West Ham United21:19
We are off and running again as West Ham get the ball rolling once more.
Tottenham Hotspur vs West Ham United21:16
Although they lead, Spurs will be disappointed not to be heading into the break with a healthier lead. Indeed, they dominated large periods of the first half with over three-quarters of the possession, while registering 13 shots on goal to their opponents' four.
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Tottenham lead West Ham by a goal to nil at the midway point in this London derby. Romero marked his return from suspension by opening the scoring from a header in the 11th minute. The hosts almost went 2-0 up in first-half stoppage time, when Zouma turned Lo Celso's cross dangerously against his own post.
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HALF-TIME: TOTTENHAM 1-0 WEST HAM
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OFF THE POST! Almost an own-goal by Zouma! Tottenham push for a second goal and the ball is neatly worked out to Lo Celso, who fires it into the six-yard box. Having to cut it out, a sliding Zouma sees the ball ricochet off him and onto the left post with Fabianski beaten.
Tottenham Hotspur vs West Ham United21:03
There will be two additional minutes played at the end of this first half.
Tottenham Hotspur vs West Ham United21:01
We are into the final minute of regulation time in this first half. Can Tottenham hold out until the break or can West Ham find an equaliser?
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The Hammers look to respond before half-time. Kudus skips inside from the right wing and evades a couple of challenges. He then looks for Paqueta, who is unable to accept his pass due to being in an offside position, and that takes the sting out of the visitors' threat.
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West Ham survive again. Fabianski can only punch Lo Celso's cross straight to Kulusevski, whose shot is blocked by Emerson, before Bissouma eventually sends the follow-up attempt over.
Tottenham Hotspur vs West Ham United20:55
Spurs maintain their threat with West Ham struggling to get out. Johnson latches onto a clever throughball into the box, but he shoots straight at Fabianski from a tight angle.
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SAVE! After Paqueta makes his way to the sidelines, Tottenham look to capitalise on their brief numerical advantage. The ball sits up nicely for Lo Celso to strike on the volley from the edge of the box, but Fabianski does well to beat it away.
Tottenham Hotspur vs West Ham United20:51
There is a concern for West Ham as Paqueta stays down and is in need of attention. The medical team enter the pitch to tend to the midfielder.
Tottenham Hotspur vs West Ham United20:48
Kudus is one-on-one with Vicario after latching onto a throughball, but drags his shot wide of the target. However, his blushes are somewhat spared by the late rising of the offside flag.
Tottenham Hotspur vs West Ham United20:48
West Ham look to counter and Ward-Prowse quickly switches the play to Paqueta. But the latter's touch is too heavy and Spurs can clear their lines.
Tottenham Hotspur vs West Ham United20:44
Following Romero's header, West Ham have now failed to keep a clean sheet in each of their last 12 away Premier League matches. Although, the Hammers will be encouraged by the fact they have scored at least once in their last eight such games.
Tottenham Hotspur vs West Ham United20:42
Kudus dispossesses Udogie deep inside the Tottenham half and goes for goal from range. It is on target, but never troubling Vicario.
Tottenham Hotspur vs West Ham United20:40
Tottenham are still a goal to the good at the midway point of an entertaining first half. Romero's header separates the sides, but both are looking dangerous going forward.
Tottenham Hotspur vs West Ham United20:39
It looks more like a basketball contest at the moment with both sides taking turns attacking. Following a neat exchange of passes, Lo Celso tries his luck from distance, but his attempt is high and wide of the target.
Tottenham Hotspur vs West Ham United20:37
West Ham are awarded a corner and Ward-Prowse whips a dangerous delivery into the six-yard box. Zouma attacks it, but cannot quite keep his header on target under pressure from the goalkeeper.
Tottenham Hotspur vs West Ham United20:35
Tottenham attack again and space opens for Son to take aim from the edge of the area. But the Spurs skipper sends his attempt straight into Fabianski's arms.
Tottenham Hotspur vs West Ham United20:34
Although it did not end in a goal, West Ham will be encouraged by that response. The Hammers have been very much on the back foot so far, and must look to gain a foothold in the contest.
Tottenham Hotspur vs West Ham United20:31
West Ham look to respond immediately and Kudus finds himself in an advanced position, but the offside flag stops him in his tracks.
Tottenham Hotspur vs West Ham United20:27
Assist Pedro Antonio Porro Sauceda
Tottenham Hotspur vs West Ham United20:27
Enjoying over 90 per cent of the possession, it has been a thoroughly dominant start by Spurs. Although, West Ham are doing well to maintain their concentration levels at the moment.
Tottenham Hotspur vs West Ham United20:25
Of course, Tottenham have lost both their last two Premier League home games. You must go back to September 2008 under Juande Ramos for the last time they suffered three successive defeats on home soil.
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A comedic moment sees Hojbjerg fall to the ground after getting his feet in a proper tangle inside the box. Sarcastic cheers can be heard from the away end and it is one of those moments where the Spurs midfielder will have hoped not many people saw!
Tottenham Hotspur vs West Ham United20:21
Spurs threaten again following a corner. After their first threat is dealt with, Porro whips a delicious ball into the box from the left flank. However, Fabianski is alert and gathers from the air.
Tottenham Hotspur vs West Ham United20:20
The hosts go straight onto the attack as Udogie wins possession high up the field. He finds Son, who in turn slips the ball through for Kulusevski on the edge of the box. The latter goes to ground after colliding with Fabianski, but a goal-kick is given. He appeared to be in an offside position anyway, so any goal would likely not have counted.
Tottenham Hotspur vs West Ham United20:17
Referee Michael Salisbury blows his whistle and Tottenham get the match under way.
Tottenham Hotspur vs West Ham United20:15
The teams make their way out onto the pitch and we are fast approaching kick-off at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Tottenham Hotspur vs West Ham United19:59
Tottenham have prevailed in three of their last four Premier League meetings with West Ham on this ground. Although, the Hammers do have fond memories of this fixture, having inflicted Spurs' first league defeat at their new home courtesy of a 1-0 victory in April 2019.
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David Moyes also makes two alterations from West Ham. Zouma returns to captain the Hammers in the heart of defence after missing the weekend draw with Crystal Palace following a burglary at his home. The other change comes in goal with Fabianski replacing Alphonse Areola. The visitors remain without Michail Antonio, who is still coming back from a knee injury.
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SUBS: Joseph Anang, Konstantinos Mavropanos, Thilo Kehrer, Aaron Cresswell, Angelo Ogbonna, Pablo Fornals, Divin Mubama, Danny Ings, Said Benrahma.
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WEST HAM (4-2-3-1): Lukasz Fabianski; Vladimir Coufal, Kurt Zouma, Nayef Aguerd, Emerson; Edson Alvarez, James Ward-Prowse; Mohammed Kudus, Tomas Soucek, Lucas Paqueta; Jarrod Bowen.
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Ange Postecoglou makes two changes from Spurs' entertaining 3-3 draw with Manchester City last weekend. Romero returns from a three-match suspension in the heart of defence, with Emerson dropping to the bench. Hojbjerg also comes into the starting XI in place of Gil, who is named among the substitutes. A lengthy injury list features the likes of James Maddison, Eric Dier, Micky van de Ven and Ivan Perisic.
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SUBS: Fraser Forster, Alfie Dorrington, Emerson Royal, Oliver Skipp, Pape Sarr, Jamie Donley, Richarlison, Bryan Gil, Alejo Veliz.
Tottenham Hotspur vs West Ham United19:47
TOTTENHAM (4-2-3-1): Guglielmo Vicario; Pedro Porro, Cristian Romero, Ben Davies, Destiny Udogie; Yves Bissouma, Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg; Brennan Johnson, Giovani Lo Celso, Dejan Kulusevski; Son Heung-Min.
Tottenham Hotspur vs West Ham United19:47
Fifth place plays ninth in this tasty London derby at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. The hosts are desperate to end a run of four straight matches without a win, while their visitors are unbeaten in five across all competitions.
Tottenham Hotspur vs West Ham United19:47
Hello everyone and welcome to live text commentary of the Premier League showdown between Tottenham and West Ham.
Tottenham Hotspur vs West Ham United19:45
Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
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