Tottenham Hotspur 1-2 West Ham United: Hammers Come From Behind to Dent Spurs' Top-Four Hopes
High-Flying Tottenham Stunned by Resurgent West Ham
Premier League Champions League Race Heats Up
Tottenham Hotspur's aspirations of securing a top-four finish in the Premier League suffered a setback as they succumbed to a 2-1 defeat at home to West Ham United. The Hammers, rejuvenated under manager David Moyes, produced a stunning second-half comeback to claim all three points.
Spurs took the lead in the 56th minute through a fortuitous own goal from West Ham defender Thilo Kehrer. However, the Hammers refused to wilt and fought back with determination. In the 74th minute, Lucas Paquetá restored parity with a clinical finish, before Michail Antonio sealed the victory with a powerful header in the 78th minute.
The result leaves Tottenham Hotspur in fifth place in the Premier League table, two points behind Manchester United and one point behind Newcastle United. West Ham, meanwhile, climb to 16th place, seven points above the relegation zone.
The victory is a testament to the resurgence under David Moyes, who has transformed the Hammers into a formidable force. West Ham have now won three of their last four Premier League matches and have conceded just one goal in that period.
For Tottenham Hotspur, the defeat is a major setback in their quest for Champions League football next season. Antonio Conte's side have now dropped points in three of their last four Premier League matches and will need to rediscover their winning form if they want to maintain their top-four ambitions.
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