Yves Bissouma couldn’t have picked a better time to score his second-ever Spurs goal.
Spurs came into Saturday afternoon’s game as the heavy favourites to take all three points.
Despite this though, the Lilywhites fell behind after just 18 minutes following an opening strike from Mohammed Kudus.
West Ham’s lead lasted less than 20 minutes though — Dejan Kulusevski equalised shortly before half-time.
James Maddison was subbed off during the break for tactical reasons and Ange Postecoglou’s decision was vindicated after Bissouma fired the home team into a 53-minute lead.
Son Heung-min played ‘magnificent’ pass in build-up to Yves Bissouma goal
Speaking about the midfielder’s effort, TNT Sports co-commentator Ally McCoist picked out Son Heung-min for the part he played in the build-up.
“What a pass that is from Son,” the Scotsman said.
“[…] Outside of the boot. Look at that — that’s magnificent.”
Although the South Korean’s pass won’t register as an assist because Destiny Udogie was the player who pulled the ball back for Bissouma, his technical excellence unlocked the Hammers’ defence.
Bissouma’s goal injected a huge boost into the home team with an own-goal from Alphonse Areola just two minutes later giving Postecoglou’s side a two goal cushion.
Son then got himself on the scoresheet at the Last-minute mark with an excellent strike.
The first Premier League match back since the international break did not disappoint.
Always a fierce London derby, West Ham’s trip to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium saw five goals scored and a red card shown.
Mohammed Kudus opened the game’s scoring after just 18 minutes but the away team were unable to hold on.
Dejan Kulusevski equalised after 36 minutes and set up an exciting second half.
A half-time substitution from Ange Postecoglou that saw James Maddison replaced with Pape Sarr helped inspire an impressive comeback.
The Lilywhites, thanks to goals from Yves Bissouma, Son Heung-min, and an own-goal from Alphonse Areola, ran out 4-1 winners and claimed another important three points in the race for European football.
And while none of West Ham’s squad will escape the wrath of Julen Lopetegui for what an awful performance all-round, one player came under fire more than others.
The 32-year-old Spurs captain had half the pitch to run into of during a quick-fire breakaway attack before beating Areola with a low, drilled strike.
And TNT Sports co-commentator Ally McCoist picked out Wan-Bissaka’s failure to be in the right position as key to Son’s ability to get forward so efficiently.
Postecoglou was pleased his side were able to bounce back from a disappointing 3-2 defeat against Brighton last time out.
The Lilywhite’s latest win is their fourth of the season and bodes well ahead of next weekend’s derby away to Crystal Palace.
