lanzini equaliser against spurs

The ball trickles towards Ndombele but Diop is on hand to smash away for a corner. Can Spurs force another? What kind of world are we living in when at the end of February West Ham can go fourth with a victory this afternoon. The damage had already been done further back. SAVE! The England striker takes it and attempts a low curling shot around the wall. But there were signs, at least, that Tottenham were trying to effect matters in the final third.Â, Despite Moura's best efforts, Tottenham were not able to find an equaliser so their poor recent form continued, Tomas Soucek typified the spirit and fight of West Ham with a battling display in midfield after a nasty head clash, It was a massively frustrating day for Mourinho and Spurs produced their best football when going two goals down, Duncan Bannatyne shows off his moves for his wife on her birthday, Driver plows through Taco Bell after getting into argument, Herd of deer create cyclone as they graze fields, Highest suspension bridge in Canada offers most astonishing view, See how Lucy Charles-Barclay works out to be an Ironwoman. Thanks for joining us. CROSSBAR! Kane and Pochettino struck up a close relationship over five-and-a-half years in north London and the pair still speak regularly, with Kane congratulating Pochettino on his new job last month. Enjoy live streaming of this season’s top sports competitions.Tickets: Barclays Premier League official site. On his return to the side, Antonio pokes home the opener! Reguilon whips in a cross and Kane's eyes light up but Diop is well positioned to put the striker off. It doesn't have quite enough bend on it and Fabianski sees it whistle past his post. Painfully close for Spurs. Not that Spurs managed to make playing against 10 men count. Hands in his pockets, Mourinho cut a forlorn figure. NO BALE, ANTONIO STARTS: Despite getting on the scoresheet in the Europa League in midweek, there is still no place in Jose Mourinho's Premier League side for Gareth Bale. The Hammers midfielder, following an initial assessment on the pitch, was escorted back down the tunnel for treatment before being reintroduced seven minutes after the clash; Moyes deciding against making a concussion substitute despite Tottenham's numerical advantage while Soucek was patched up. The bad experiences of the last few decades mean that even at 2-0 I am waiting for that inevitable equaliser or winner from the other team. Well defended this time though. West Ham are not content to sit on the lead either. Fabianski could only watch it ricochet to safety. Lots of Spurs pressure here. Brilliant from Kane to shift the ball out of his feet and rifle one for goal, but Fabianski gets down really well to make another fine save. The match starts at 12:00 on 21 February 2021.Who will come out on top in the battle of the managers: David Moyes or José Mourinho? Premier League surprise package West Ham have a solid, settled line-up and we'll see if Jesse Lingard can keep up his bright start on loan. #THFC ⚪️ #COYS pic.twitter.com/SwXKfrBoKG, Antonio starts 💪 Here's how we line up today...#WHUTOT. Soucek is back on with the cut above his eye patched up. Son tees up Lucas really well, but the Brazilian blazes over. They've had a couple of sniffs outside the box with Dier the latest to power a shot over the bar. CHANCE! Bale with an effort from distance, but he doesn't connect well and Fabianski gathers easily. The comments below have not been moderated. Mourinho took him off to save his legs for today but it looks like he'll have to settle for the 'impact sub' role. Two half time changes for Mourinho. David Moyes says he wants to take West Ham to the next level after they beat West Brom to move within two points of a Champions League place. 44 mins: Reguilon is furious as he's booked by the referee for a push in the back, it looked soft and he may even have been given the yellow for his reaction. Nowhere near enough power on it and the ball is easily gathered by the keeper. 2 - Lucas Moura has scored in back-to-back appearances for Tottenham in all competitions for the first time since August 2018. The same can't be said of Tottenham's European aspirations, however. Not much sign of Bale making an impact yet. Hammer blow for Spurs. It is a double change with Matt Doherty also on. You wonder whether we are approaching that juncture at Tottenham. /// TOTTENHAM: Lloris, Tanganga, Sanchez, Dier, Reguilon, Hojbjerg, Ndombele, Lamela, Moura, Son, Kane. It is just not clicking for Spurs art the moment as Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg's pass goes straight out of play. Jose on excluding Bale and Alli, again... Four defeats in their last five league games has seen Spurs' league campaign derailed in recent weeks. That is a dagger in the heart of Spurs after those HT changes. Oh so close for Spurs as they flicked it around the edge of the box and caused a panic. Lanzini broke Spurs hearts with a 94th minute equaliser the last time these two met here. Find out by following our live matchcast.Catch the latest West Ham United and Tottenham Hotspur news and find up to date Football standings, results, top scorers and previous winners.Football fans can find the latest Football news, interviews, expert commentary and watch free replays. In the end he cuts across the ball and it swerves wide of the post, the first real chance for the visitors. Tottenham were 3-0 up with 10 minutes remaining in the reverse fixture against West Ham this season, but ended up drawing 3-3. Patient build-up play from Spurs. He's so close but as has been the case all afternoon, the ball goes the wrong side of the post for him. Bale had not even had a touch and Spurs are further behind. This season it doesn't arrive! We are up and running at London Stadium. Kane lines up the free-kick, fizzes an effort for the bottom corner, but the ball skips wide. Neither did Mourinho as the pressure mounted. Mourinho wouldn't have been doing any cartwheels at half-time - but there was enough encouragement that there was something in this game for Tottenham. Â. But will he be back on the bench next week? There comes a point at every club when the powers that be have no option but to conclude things simply aren't working, that changes - no matter the costs - are necessary. They showed all facets here to climb up to fourth in the table; European football no longer a pipe dream. Not that Moyes gave two hoots about the circumstances. BIG NEWS! Bale almost with a superb equaliser. But you make your own luck in this game. Follow the Premier League live Football match between West Ham United and Tottenham Hotspur with Eurosport. Pawson has got a taste for it as he brandishes another yellow card, this time for Reguilon. Surely the Hammers should be looking to trigger the clause as a matter of urgency; not only that - giving Moyes a much longer deal. The shot rockets into the bar and would have been a spectacular goal. Tanganga stops the cross, and it is one to make your eyes water. Game on! Kane flashed a free-kick agonisingly wide in the 59th minute before Bale evoked memories of bygone days in a Spurs shirt with a piercing run towards the Hammers defence before a well-struck shot was by saved Fabianski. Hello and welcome to our LIVE coverage of Tottenham’s trip to West Ham in the Premier League. 89 mins: Spurs are throwing bodies forward now but so far West Ham are holding firm. 17 mins: Moura weaves some magic to earn a corner and there a nasty clash of heads involving Soucek as the Hammers desperately try to scramble it away. Diop is the next player in the book for a foul on Lucas. 80 minutes: How are Spurs not level! The defending all day has left much to be desired. 7 mins: Antonio almost turns provider this time down the left, sticking in a teasing ball and Bowen almost manages to get on the end of it. Had Lingard's pass been slightly more accurate, Antonio would have added a second six minutes later before Harry Kane wasted two opportunities to level in quick succession, his first effort from Erik Lamela's pass thrashed wide before Craig Dawson produced a brave block to deny the England captain. Defeats to West Ham are always tough to swallow for those with Spurs connections - but when you've lost five out of your previous six Premier League matches the consequences resonate so much more profoundly. His players, though, weren't prepared to cave. HT: West Ham 1-0 Tottenham. This was the second half Mourinho had envisaged; Bale's influence was growing while Kane was getting closer - another effort in the 73rd minute whizzing inches past the post. Change here for West Ham, with Said Benrahma on for Bowen. Mourinho is furious after Reguilon is penalised for a foul. Late change here as Mark Noble comes on for Lingard. The visitors were finding it tough to get into the game at one down so now it feels like they have a mountain to climb. Plenty of the ball, plenty of probing - but the final product was, frankly, disappointing. So here we go. Right then, time to settle in for a mammoth Sunday session, starting with an intriguing London derby. Jose Mourinho won his first game with Spurs at West Ham but, fast forward 15 months, he returns to east London with no momentum at all and at risk of losing his job. Bale with the corner to the near post, Lucas flicks it on, and it squeezes into the net, flicking the near post en route. There seems to be a correlation between the performances of our creative players Anderson, Lanzini and Haller and Moyes ultra defensive tactical preferences We were in 5th spot with a game in hand, the players must be confident about getting a result against any opposition, especially after the City game. Soucek is back on, with fresh-looking stitches in his head. 20 mins: Spurs are working hard to manufacture some space but West Ham are so well organised. Why can't they attack like that from the off? 27 mins: Bowen handballs it from a Reguilon cross and Son delivers a free kick just outside the box on the angle. The worrying reality for Jose Mourinho is this result was almost predicable. Tottenham have to stay patient but attack with intensity, a tough ask at this time in the game. There should be a few minutes added on. Fornals had been flagged offside as he went for the ball Lingard nudged through, but he was level, as Lingard stole in ahead of his team-mate to score. Great cross from Son, but Diop just about heads clear. Right call, with Lingard firing his third since arriving on loan from Manchester United. Lucas heads home to get his side back in it! West Ham doing all the pressing still, as they line up a free-kick in a dangerous position. Low cross is blocked as far as Lucas, but his effort flies well over the top. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. None of West Ham's last 11 Premier League home meetings with Tottenham have ended level, with the Hammers winning four to Spurs' seven. Right in the gonads. Make Eurosport your go-to source for sports online from Football to cycling, F1, winter sports and more. Catch all the upcoming competitions. First yellow card of the game for Lamela for a lunging tackle on Issa Diop. Lovely clipped pass from Fornals into Cresswell but the full-back's control lets him down. A neat stepover and delivery from the South Korean did the trick but the chance comes and goes for Spurs. What wasn't up for debate, however, was the menace in Bowen's inswinging cross. Dreadful defending, poor goalkeeping, alert finishing! 58 mins: Bale and Kane stand over a free-kick about 30 yards out. Corner comes in, Lukasz Fabianski comes flapping at a corner and gets nowhere, Tanganga heads it back into the middle, it drops for Kane, who drills for goal, but it is blocked. Almost an unbelievable equaliser as the ball loops over Fabianski off Son, comes out off the post and away! 42 - All 42 of Michail Antonio's Premier League goals have come from inside the box - in the competition's history, only Tim Cahill (56), Chicharito (53) and Gabriel Jesus (45) have scored more with all of them coming from inside the box. He's mopping up everything this afternoon. WIDE! Alli made an impression in midweek and has 15 minutes to make a difference now. 65 mins: Brilliant corner from Bale and an even better glancing header from his Brazilian team-mate. Follow the Premier League live Football match between West Ham United and Tottenham Hotspur with Eurosport. Lingard powers through and smashes in a brilliant effort into the far corner. Their not lacking for attacking flair either -with Lingard, Antonio and Jarrod Bowen in the ranks - scoring goals is becoming less of an issue. Lamela lunges in on Diop and deserves the booking that comes his way, silly challenge. Their lack of incision nearly came at a cost in the 38th minute, Lloris bailing his team out by tipping Dawson's bullet header from Aaron Cresswell's corner over the bar. Spurs to go on the attack, this should be a fascinating 45 minutes. They've not failed to win both league games in a season against the Hammers since 2013-14 (L2). Tottenham are there for the taking, too, given their dip in form of late. First booking for a West Ham player and he is unlucky as he appears to get the ball when tackling Kane. Antonio tried to link up with Jesse Lingard, but the loanee's return pass has too much on it. He'll also point to their encouraging attempts at a second half comeback here at the London Stadium as reasons for hope. The French keeper palms it over. 23 mins: Painfully close for Moura as he throws a leg at the flashing ball Son rifles along the six yard box. Lanzini broke Spurs hearts with a 94th minute equaliser the last time these two met here. Kane has the ball fall for him but there are too many bodies in the way. Bale does brilliantly to find Kane in acres of space and three players are sprinting towards goal. West Ham are in no great hurry to anything. More pertinently, that is all that will matter to those inside the Tottenham boardroom. Antonio lands himself in the book for a clumsy foul and Moyes' men have to keep their heads here. GGGGGGOOOOOOOOAAAALLLLL!!! He is on the bench alongside Dele Alli, but Sergio Reguillon does make the starting XI. SAVE! OUCH! Brilliant from Kane again to make an attempt out of nothing, but his drilled strike is just wide of the post. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. Spurs have struggled to that early opener from Antonio. Soucek goes down the tunnel, looking like he will need stitches. The club's formative roots stretch back to their formation as a professional side in 1900, but … What a start for David Moyes' side but that was some pretty poor defending from Spurs, who aren't exactly set up for chasing games. The midfielder catches Lingard late and joins Lamela in the book. Alexandre Lacazette rises to head in Arsenal's equaliser towards the end of an ... We got a good result against Spurs without the fans and hope that’s the case today.” ... Lanzini… Spurs haven't woken up yet. West Ham will be very comfortable with Spurs being limited to those chances. The big news for West Ham is that they can welcome back Michail Antonio who has missed the last two games. Bale crashed an audacious effort from Kane's pass onto the crossbar in the 79th minute as it looked a matter of when not if Spurs would level. CLOSE! 40 mins: Spurs threaten again as Ndombele attracts a couple of defenders before slipping a ball through to break the lines, Diop steps up with a firm, crunching challenge. VAR is having a look after the lineman's flag is raised. Spurs have space and Kane has the option of Son to his left but decides to take a touch and aim for the corner. Published: 11:00 BST, 21 February 2021 | Updated: 18:50 BST, 21 February 2021. See also List of West Ham United F.C. Tottenham have lost four of five without Reguilon so his return to the side today is a massive plus for Mourinho, he's so important for the way Spurs want to attack and Kane, also back in action, will be particularly please to see the Spaniard back. Tickets: Barclays Premier League official site, 'That's a bad rumour' - Son Heung-min rubbishes talk Jose Mourinho has lost Tottenham dressing room. The Spurs boss gets a talking to from the referee. Bowen whips in a dangerous ball and for some reason Dier sits off it, Antonio gets a toe on it but Lloris keeps it out from close range, the ball falls back nicely for the West Ham striker and he smashes it into the empty net. Follow the Premier League live Football match between West Ham United and Tottenham Hotspur with Eurosport. 85 mins: Five minutes of normal time remaining for Tottenham to find an equaliser. 43min: West Ham have responded well since going behind and this is a deserved equaliser! West Ham had to endure a brief VAR check, but that was merely delaying the inevitable. Not long left now. Lingard is on fire and continues his great start to life at London Stadium. Silly yellow card there for Antonio, for blocking a quick free-kick. POST! They've been playing so well and the goal came out of nowhere really. Dier arrives on the edge of the box but his effort is always heading over. West Ham in the hunt for more here with more good work from Antonio working space for the cross, he aims for Bowen, but Spurs scramble it clear. The Hammers have won three more points in 2020-21 (42) than they did in the entire 2019-20 season (39). Mourinho will point towards his team's continued participation in the Europa League and their forthcoming Carabao Cup final against Manchester City as reasons for positivity. After being picked out by Kane on the edge of the box, he rifled one for the top corner, but his brilliant strike clips the top of the crossbar and flies over. Relive all the action as it happened by scrolling below. This is a West Ham team moulded in the Scot's persona: bursting with perseverance and grit. Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group. All eyes on Harry Kane today, the Spurs talisman has a real decision to make this summer if his side fail to come away with any silverware. The blood is gushing out. The reverse fixture at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium back on 18 October was an unforgettable one, as Spurs raced into a 3-0 lead inside 16 minutes, then conceded three times in the last eight minutes of the second half to draw 3-3, climaxing in Manuel Lanzini's inch-perfect last-minute equaliser. 51 mins: That goal has really rattled Spurs. The ball went through from Lingard and a team-mate made a move towards it before backing off, but replays show he was onside anyway. The flag stays down as Bowen collects a ball over the top, but his control lets him down and Spurs recover. Play has now stopped as blood is pouring from Soucek's face, we may be looking at a concussion sub here. It certainly wasn't a surprise. Can the Hammers do it? Indeed, the introduction of Gareth Bale, in place of Lamela, at half-time a signal of Mourinho's intent. 70 mins: Bale is at the heart of things again and looks sharp around the outside of the box. Three minutes to be added. Plenty of corners coming in. Good climb from Dawson to meet a corner but his header is tipped over the bar by Lloris. Referee Craig Pawson brings play back to caution Hojbjerg for a late tackle on Lingard. #WHUTOT pic.twitter.com/lpiGzpvMog. So Gareth Bale starts from the bench after his starring role in midweek with a Europa League goal and assist against Wolfsberger. At first glance West Ham's fifth minute opener was courtesy of another Hugo Lloris aberration. Five defeats in their last six league games for Spurs, with West Ham's seventh win in their last nine league games sending them up to a lofty fourth! What a mess this season is becoming for Spurs. Brilliant from Erik Lamela to pick out Harry Kane, who rifles one for goal, but it flies just wide. But those grand plans were torn up within two minutes of the restart as Lingard ripped through the heart of Spurs' defence before firing a far post shot crisply past Lloris. Lovely cross from Bale in Kane;s direction, but Dawson gets up well to head clear. The Hammers did to Tottenham what Arsenal did to them on Sunday, with Spurs 3-0 up inside 16 minutes before Manuel Lanzini capped a ridiculous comeback with a ridiculous equaliser. We are under way here again and the big news is Gareth Bale is on for Spurs. Jose Mourinho remains in control though, apparently... HEAD TO HEAD: West Ham have lost each of their last three home league games against Spurs, their longest losing run at home against them in their league history. West Ham United Football Club are based in Stratford, Newham, east London.They played home matches at the Boleyn Ground in Upton Park between 1904 and 2016, and moved to the London Stadium for the start of the 2016–17 season.. This isn't even really an opportunity but the winger cuts in and rockets an effort well over the bar. West Ham 2-1 Tottenham. Delay in play here as Coufal takes a hit from his own goalkeeper. GOAL STANDS! 62 mins: Bale carves inside with the ball at his feet before unleashing a drive from range. His contract, as it stands, is due to expire at the end of the season - though there is an option to extend his deal by a further year. Lingard slips through Bowen but just overpowers his pass. The match starts at 12:00 on 21 February 2021. Who will come out on … 45 + 2 mins: Kane drills one through the legs of a defender and Fabianski comes up with the stop. All eyes were one Lloris, but replays alleviated at least some of the blame on the Frenchman, Antonio getting the deftest of touches on Bowen's ball. 38: The centre-back rises well from a corner and heads powerfully at Lloris. The 2016–17 season was Arsenal's 25th in the Premier League and 97th consecutive season in the top flight of English football. Mourinho has his work cut out. #WHUTOT pic.twitter.com/sb4LgAOCNo. Moyes isn't perfect (mainly gives so-called 'big teams' too much respect) but he is … Final change for Spurs and it is Dele Alli on for Reguilon. The hosts are doing a really good job of crowding Tottenham out here whenever Spurs get forward. Spurs were 3-0 up again but this time they sieved three late goals, including Manuel Lanzini’s screaming last-gasp equaliser. That is just what the doctor ordered for Spurs and now it could be an awkward one for West Ham. TEAM NEWS - WEST HAM: Fabianski, Coufal, Dawson, Diop, Cresswell, Rice, Soucek, Bowen, Fornals, Lingard, Antonio... Subs: Martin, Randolph, Balbuena, Lanzini, Benrahma, Alves, Noble, Johnson, Odubeko. For a juicy bit of context heading into this one, check out our preview piece here... 𝗧𝗘𝗔𝗠 𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦 ⚪️ Lloris (C), Tanganga, Sanchez, Dier, Reguilón, Højbjerg, Ndombele, Lamela, Lucas, Son, Kane. Spurs A look at how long each Tottenham player has remaining on their current deals at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium Chelsea supporters suffer blow ahead of FA Cup semi-final against Man City Chelsea Spectators will reportedly not be allowed inside Wembley to watch the Blues take on Pep Guardiola's Manchester City in the FA Cup semi-finals 33 mins: We're used to seeing Tottenham sit back and break, staying in their shape before working the chances on the counter but today West Ham are taking exactly that approach. It was a brutal one for Mourinho and Co to take and they'll be after some revenge today while denting the Hammers' European hopes. West Ham 2-0 Tottenham. Would have been the most fortuitous equaliser! GGGGGOOOOOOAAAALLLL!!! And in 64th minute, Spurs grabbed a lifeline as Lucas Moura, all 5ft 8ins of him, rose highest to nod home Bale's corner.Â, Kane was denied several times by some outstanding defending or goalkeeping to thwart his efforts on goal, Lingard looks close to his best again and is benefiting from consistent game time he could not find at United, Vladimir Coufal was congratulated for another solid display by his delighted manager at full-time after the game, Moyes' side are tough to play against but it will be Spurs forced to look inwards and ask the difficult questions. Not that either of these two are particularly known for the beauty of their football but conditions are perfect this afternoon, feels like spring is on the way. Lingard with a brilliant finish to make it two. What a mess from a Spurs point of view. GGGGGOOOOAAALLLLL!!!! 48 mins: It counts! CLOSE! BLOCK! West Ham 1-0 Tottenham. Kane's second chance was preceded by a nasty clash of heads between Davinson Sanchez and Tomas Soucek, which left the latter bloodied.
lanzini equaliser against spurs 2021