Tottenham vs West Ham LIVE! Premier League result, match stream and latest updates today
Jarrod Bowen and James Ward-Prowse struck after half-time to help West Ham turn the tables on Tottenham with an impressive second-half display to earn a memorable 2-1 win at their rivals.
Cristian Romero put Spurs ahead in the 11th-minute and had Ange Postecoglou's side on course for a first victory since October 27 at the break. David Moyes' men had other ideas and after Bowen scored for the seventh away Premier League game in a row, Ward-Prowse capitalised on an error at the back with 16 minutes left.
It consigned injury-hit Tottenham to a fourth defeat in five matches, while ninth-placed West Ham are now only three points behind the hosts following this fifth win in six games.
Tottenham vs West Ham highlights
GOAL! Romero scores on return
GOAL! Bowen fires Hammers level
GOAL! Ward-Prowse completes mega turnaround
The view from Tottenham
22:41 , Marc Mayo
Tottenham are developing an alarming habit of failing to build on promising positions after squandering another lead in a deeply frustrating 2-1 defeat to West Ham, which extended Ange Postecoglou's winless run to five matches.
Tottenham player ratings
22:28 , Marc Mayo
Pedro Porro 7
A constant livewire going forward and his corner led to the opening goal for Romero. Might have got a second assist but Richarlison headed his fine cross wide.
West Ham player ratings
22:25 , Marc Mayo
James Ward-Prowse 8
A mystery why he doesn't back himself to shoot from open play more often but couldn't miss when his own strike came off the post. Phenomenal work-rate. Booked.
The most Spurs-y of stats
22:17 , Marc Mayo
Just about says it all for Tottenham!
1 - Tottenham are the first side in Premier League history to...
...fail to win five consecutive games despite going 1-0 up in each match.
...lose three consecutive home games despite going up 1-0 up in each match.
Spursy. pic.twitter.com/DW6mgUVXnW— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) December 7, 2023
Match report
22:11 , Marc Mayo
Jarrod Bowen and James Ward-Prowse provide the goals as West Ham claim a BIG win at Tottenham.
Tottenham 1-2 West Ham | FULL TIME!
22:08 , Marc Mayo
WHAT A WIN FOR THE HAMMERS!
Tottenham 1-2 West Ham | 90+5 mins
22:07 , Marc Mayo
Lucas Paqueta in well to win a foul by his own box.
Vital, vital for West Ham!
Tottenham 1-2 West Ham | 90+4 mins
22:06 , Marc Mayo
It'll be Pedro Porro - off the wall. Corner.
The Spaniard wants a handball, however. A VAR check is underway...
No penalty.
Tottenham 1-2 West Ham | 90+3 mins
22:05 , Marc Mayo
Jarrod Bowen a bit too forthright in his challenge and Tottenham have a free-kick chance in a great spot, just outside the box and to the right...
Tottenham 1-2 West Ham | 90+2 mins
22:04 , Marc Mayo
It's just not happening for Tottenham, Dejan Kulusevski's cross taking flight and drifting steadily out into the north London night's sky.
Tottenham 1-2 West Ham | 90 mins
22:02 , Marc Mayo
Five minutes of stoppage time go up on the board.
Tottenham 1-2 West Ham | 89 mins
22:01 , Marc Mayo
Cristian Romero booked as Jarrod Bowen beats him to a ball in the centre circle.
Jarrod Bowen reacts, James Ward-Prowse capitalises 🤝
It's a cheap goal for Spurs to give away, and now West Ham lead from behind! 😮#TOTWHU pic.twitter.com/28BwiujLJk— Premier League (@premierleague) December 7, 2023
Tottenham 1-2 West Ham | 87 mins
22:00 , Marc Mayo
Pape Sarr takes aim from a good position... and fires over.
Time running out for the hosts, who make a final change with Alejo Veliz on for Heung-min Son.
West Ham make a first change, Pablo Fornals on for Mohammed Kudus.
Tottenham 1-2 West Ham | 86 mins
21:59 , Marc Mayo
Dangerous from West Ham as James Ward-Prowse's corner forces Guglielmo Vicario to punch clear as the ball pops up by his goalline.
Tottenham 1-2 West Ham | 85 mins
21:57 , Marc Mayo
More good work by Pedro Porro, Tottenham's best player on the pitch.
A cross into the near post is well claimed by Lukasz Fabianski, as Bryan Gil raced in.
Tottenham 1-2 West Ham | 83 mins
21:56 , Marc Mayo
Spurs need a hero.
Anyone fancy it?
Off come Yves Bissouma and Brennan Johnson, for Bryan Gil and Pape Sarr.
Highlights: West Ham lead after Spurs error
21:53 , Marc Mayo
Look away now, Destiny Udogie - and the goalkeeper wasn't exactly great either...
WEST HAM LEAD!
A poor backpass hands James Ward-Prowse a dream gift and he makes no mistake! ⚒️#PLonPrime #TOTWHU pic.twitter.com/eB64deW7ta— Amazon Prime Video Sport (@primevideosport) December 7, 2023
Tottenham 1-2 West Ham | 80 mins
21:52 , Marc Mayo
Into the last ten minutes and it's West Ham with the possession, Vladimir Coufal hurling a long throw into the box.
Spurs clear and win a foul off James Ward-Prowse, yellow card.
Tottenham 1-2 West Ham | 77 mins
21:49 , Marc Mayo
A huge 15 minutes ahead for both teams...
Brennan Johnson side-foots a far-post effort wide as Spurs, shocked, try to muster a rally.
GGGGOOOAAALLLL!!!!! Tottenham 1-2 West Ham | Ward-Prowse | 74'
21:46 , Marc Mayo
JAMES WARD-PROWSE AT THE SECOND ATTEMPT!
WHAT A GIFT FROM DESTINY UDOGIE!
The left-back's backpass is underhit and the goalkeeper squirms it clear of Jarrod Bowen...
But Ward-Prowse is on the scene - his first attempt hits the post but he grabs the rebound for a tap-in! WOW!
PROWSEYYYY!!!
⚪️ 1-2 ⚒️ (74') pic.twitter.com/XRSNV9uAKm— West Ham United (@WestHam) December 7, 2023
Tottenham 1-1 West Ham | 72 mins
21:45 , Marc Mayo
Nice passing move around the 18-yard line reaches Pedro Porro, who's been a big threat tonight. His shot is palmed wide.
The corner is played short but West Ham deal with it and win a valuable foul.
Tottenham 1-1 West Ham | 70 mins
21:42 , Marc Mayo
CHANCE!
That was it for Richarlison! Pedro Porro swings in a lovely ball from the right and the Brazilian heads wide!
Tottenham 1-1 West Ham | 69 mins
21:40 , Marc Mayo
Oliver Skipp also replaced Giovani Lo Celso in that change for Tottenham, who are just upping the ante again here.
🖼️🖌️ pic.twitter.com/rFIejaS7eX
— West Ham United (@WestHam) December 7, 2023
Tottenham 1-1 West Ham | 67 mins
21:38 , Marc Mayo
Time for action, thinks Ange Postecoglou.
Richarlison on for Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg.
Tottenham 1-1 West Ham | 65 mins
21:37 , Marc Mayo
Some frustrated groans from the home fans as Spurs knock the ball around the final third but are repelled back by the tight visiting defence in front of them.
Full time at Goodison Park
21:35 , Marc Mayo
Three late Everton goals have given them a huge 3-0 win at home to Newcastle.
That's a decent result for both Tottenham and West Ham, you have to say.
UP THE FANTASTIC TOFFEES!!! ✊ pic.twitter.com/knFJ9kxIr8
— Everton (@Everton) December 7, 2023
Highlights: Jarrod Bowen notches 50th West Ham goal
21:33 , Marc Mayo
He made the most of two deflections landing in his favour.
The slice of luck @WestHam needed! 🙌
Jarrod Bowen's 50th goal for the Hammers and look what it means to that away end! #PLonPrime #TOTWHU pic.twitter.com/GNtHv1nLQ6— Amazon Prime Video Sport (@primevideosport) December 7, 2023
Tottenham 1-1 West Ham | 60 mins
21:32 , Marc Mayo
Pedro Porro into the book for a late one now, and down the other end West Ham have a corner.
Tottenham 1-1 West Ham | 59 mins
21:31 , Marc Mayo
Emerson booked as Tottenham ratchet up a bit of pressure.
They're finding it hard against a West Ham team now full of confidence and energy.
Tottenham reporter Dan Kilpatrick
21:29 , Marc Mayo
West Ham got lucky with the goal, although it was an emphatic finish by Bowen, but for Spurs this continues a worrying pattern of taking the lead but squandering chances and letting the opposition back in.
Now five games on the bounce.
Tottenham 1-1 West Ham | 56 mins
21:28 , Marc Mayo
West Ham are enjoying themselves on the break!
Good work from Jarrod Bowen on the right is met by numbers breaking into the box, Lucas Paqueta side-footing an effort within the keeper's reach.
Tottenham 1-1 West Ham | 55 mins
21:27 , Marc Mayo
Well, well, well. That has just about summed Tottenham up of late.
Can they rally for an instant reply to pump up these quietened home fans?
Bowen brings us level! 🔥
⚪️ 1-1 ⚒️ (52') pic.twitter.com/9LhV53jfVR— West Ham United (@WestHam) December 7, 2023
GGGOOAALLL!!! Tottenham 1-1 West Ham | Bowen, 52'
21:24 , Marc Mayo
JARROD BOWEN LEVELS UP!
West Ham break with a long ball forward before Mohammed Kudus' shot bounces off TWO defenders and lands for Bowen...
He makes no mistake for his 50th West Ham goal!
Tottenham 1-0 West Ham | 52 mins
21:24 , Marc Mayo
Nothing in that, VAR has a very quick check. Flicked the top of his elbow.
Tottenham 1-0 West Ham | 51 mins
21:23 , Marc Mayo
Spurs demand a penalty for a potential handball by Vladimir Coufal.
Hard to tell on first viewing, the referee wasn't keen on it.
Tottenham 1-0 West Ham | 47 mins
21:19 , Marc Mayo
Decent start to the half for the Hammers but Tottenham win the first corner since the restart.
West Ham deal with a pair of balls into the near post.
Tottenham 1-0 West Ham | Kick-off!
21:17 , Marc Mayo
The second half begins in north London!
No changes.
West Ham reporter Malik Ouzia
21:17 , Marc Mayo
Quite how West Ham are still in this game I don't know, but David Moyes will be just as livid about that Lucas Paqueta squandered chance at the back post.
Around the grounds
21:16
Everton have the lead at Goodison Park! Dwight McNeil with the second-half opener a moment ago.
Some hit (again) from DM7! 🚀
He catches a Newcastle defender cold, runs with the ball to the edge of the box and unleashes a left-footed drive into the net.
UTT!!!!!! ✊💙 https://t.co/8nTsEDRVGN— Everton (@Everton) December 7, 2023
Spurs need the next goal
21:11
Anyone who has watched Tottenham this season will know that they've been in this situation plenty of times.
Dominant, playing well, yet with only a slender lead.
If Spurs get the next goal, you fancy it's game over. But they've failed to grab it so far having taken a deserved lead only 11 minutes in...
No caption needed 😮💨 pic.twitter.com/GzP0OJ0lAU
— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) December 7, 2023
West Ham need much more
21:07 , Marc Mayo
The defending has been pretty reasonable, bar from the goal, but West Ham have played like strangers in attack.
All too soft, aimless and meandering. Much work to do for David Moyes at the break.
Here's Lucas Paqueta's chance of the half:
On his own at the back post, and Lucas Paqueta couldn't make his moment count!
A glorious opportunity for West Ham to equalise 😮#PLonPrime #TOTWHU pic.twitter.com/fl7J4vX2tO— Amazon Prime Video Sport (@primevideosport) December 7, 2023
Tottenham reporter Dan Kilpatrick
21:04 , Marc Mayo
Spurs have been dominant but they have been in this position in the last few games: in control but unable to kill off the game.
They will desperately want a second goal early in the second half.
Tottenham 1-0 West Ham | HALF TIME!
21:03 , Marc Mayo
That's the first 45 minutes up.
Cristian Romero's header the difference on the scoresheet but Spurs have dominated.
Tottenham 1-0 West Ham | 45+2 mins
21:02 , Marc Mayo
OFF THE POST!
Kurt Zouma throws a last-ditch block on a cross into his six-yard box - it clips the woodwork and goes behind for a corner.
He'll take that!
Tottenham 1-0 West Ham | 45 mins
21:00 , Marc Mayo
Two minutes of stoppage time begins as Brennan Johnson picks up a nice pass to the left flank, and clips a tame shot at the keeper.
Tottenham 1-0 West Ham | 44 mins
20:59 , Marc Mayo
CHANCE!
Mohammed Kudus forges the best Hammers move of the night, muscling off his marker before a cross finds Lucas Paqueta unmarked...
He gets down to it but heads wide!
Pushing forward 👊 pic.twitter.com/ZyJKhjB4Q9
— West Ham United (@WestHam) December 7, 2023
Tottenham 1-0 West Ham | 41 mins
20:55 , Marc Mayo
CHANCE!
Lukasz Fabianski punches a dangerous cross to his far-post before Dejan Kulusevski rifles in a rebound, which is blocked to Yves Bissouma...
He shoots over!
Tottenham 1-0 West Ham | 40 mins
20:54 , Marc Mayo
Hopeful Spurs appeals for a penalty are waved away after Edson Alvarez blocks Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg's dart to collect a one-two.
The Hammers look to break but lack numbers before giving it away, and Tottenham win a corner.
Tottenham 1-0 West Ham | 38 mins
20:52 , Marc Mayo
Neat ball into Brennan Johnson in the box, it's caught a bit under his heel and his effort flicks up nicely for the goalkeeper.
Tottenham 1-0 West Ham | 36 mins
20:51 , Marc Mayo
Spurs straight on the front foot against the briefly-ten-man West Ham, Lukasz Fabianski palming away a snapshot by Giovani Lo Celso.
Tottenham 1-0 West Ham | 34 mins
20:49 , Marc Mayo
It looks like a shin or calf issue for Lucas Paqueta. Pablo Fornals is already stripping off as the physios reach the Brazilian.
Ointment of some sort is applied to both of Paqueta's legs and it looks like he'll play on for now.
Tottenham 1-0 West Ham | 33 mins
20:48 , Marc Mayo
A worry for West Ham as Lucas Paqueta is down, and on comes the physio.
West Ham reporter Malik Ouzia
20:47 , Marc Mayo
I speculated earlier that Tottenham's high line might be to West Ham's advantage but they've absolutely nailed the ploy thus far.
Three times West Ham have appeared to get in behind, three times the flag has belatedly been raised. On two of them, Kudus will have been relieved because his finishes were both poor.
Tottenham 1-0 West Ham | 31 mins
20:46 , Marc Mayo
West Ham carrying a bit of threat whenever Jarrod Bowen gets on the ball.
But it's Emerson Palmieri who breaks the line with a jinking run into the Spurs half before chipping a ball into Mohammed Kudus...
Clearly offside, he drags a bad shot wide - then the flag goes up.
Passion. pic.twitter.com/rDgxW2Kv67
— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) December 7, 2023
Tottenham reporter Dan Kilpatrick
20:44 , Marc Mayo
Spurs have taken the lead in 12 of their 15 league games under Postecoglou, a fine record, but they have squandered their advantages in the last four -- albeit without Romero in the side.
The question is whether that will change with his return to tonight?
Tottenham 1-0 West Ham | 28 mins
20:43 , Marc Mayo
Good work from Destiny Udogie to slide in on Vladimir Coufal after a lay-off is overhit - and he wins the goal kick too!
Coufal takes a moment to gather his limbs from the advertising board and trudges back on.
Boom! Cristian Romero's delightful looping header opens the scoring at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium 🤤#TOTWHU pic.twitter.com/vr5143JGvk
— Premier League (@premierleague) December 7, 2023
Tottenham 1-0 West Ham | 25 mins
20:41 , Marc Mayo
A first shot on target for the visitors as Mohammed Kudus rolls a gentle one at the goalkeeper from range.
Spurs break and Dejan Kulusevski is a little bit too cute aiming for the deep runner with his cross, when Heung-min Son was free in the six-yard box.
Pedro Porro ends the attack with a hit over the bar.
Highlights: Cristian Romero heads Spurs in front
20:38 , Marc Mayo
The goalkeeper didn't have a chance...
The delivery 🎯
The header 🤯
Cristian Romero opens the scoring for @SpursOfficial against West Ham!#PLonPrime #TOTWHU pic.twitter.com/73AQQRpnuX— Amazon Prime Video Sport (@primevideosport) December 7, 2023
West Ham reporter Malik Ouzia
20:37 , Marc Mayo
Lucas Paqueta's played out on the wing regularly this season but this feels like the kind of game where West Ham could really do with someone of his quality in the centre as they try to get a foothold.
The likes of Soucek and Alvarez aren't composed or technical enough to cope with Spurs's intensity.
Tottenham 1-0 West Ham | 21 mins
20:36 , Marc Mayo
Decent hit by Giovani Lo Celso from range, curls wide.
Tottenham 1-0 West Ham | 19 mins
20:34 , Marc Mayo
First West Ham corner won with a quick move down the left.
James Ward-Prowse swings it in for Guglielmo Vicario to throw a fist at... he's second to Kurt Zouma but the header goes wide.
Tottenham 1-0 West Ham | 16 mins
20:31 , Marc Mayo
Half a chance for Tottenham as a lovely move finds Brennan Johnson, but Vladimir Coufal blocks his shot.
The hosts come again after a slick ball by Cristian Romero to Pedro Porro... his shot pops up for the keeper.
Tottenham reporter Dan Kilpatrick
20:29 , Marc Mayo
Romero's impact was supposed to be at the other end but he is a goal threat. That's his third in the League this season, and fully deserved for Spurs.
If West Ham keep playing like this, they are in for a long night. The hosts are in the mood.
Tottenham 1-0 West Ham | 14 mins
20:29 , Marc Mayo
A big test for the Hammers now, who have simply not got going at all in this game.
Mohammed Kudus pops up for an attack straight from kick-off but he's offside, and Spurs have regained control of the ball since.
GGGOOOOAAALLL!!! Tottenham 1-0 West Ham | Romero, 11'
20:26 , Marc Mayo
A LOOPING HEADER OPENS THE SCORING!
A superb out-swinging corner from Pedro Porro and Cristian Romero beats Lukasz Fabianski with a superb effort!
ROMERO IS BACK!!!!! 😍 pic.twitter.com/9GOZCChCVP
— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) December 7, 2023
West Ham reporter Malik Ouzia
20:25 , Marc Mayo
Bit of a surprise in the way West Ham have set up here, with Jarrod Bowen back on the right and Mohammed Kudus through the middle.
They did something similar in the final 15 minutes against Crystal Palace at the weekend and David Moyes suggested he thought Bowen was a bit more effective from out there.
Tottenham 0-0 West Ham | 9 mins
20:24 , Marc Mayo
Mohammed Kudus is playing as the central forward for West Ham, allowing Jarrod Bowen to drift in from the right flank - and into the space where Destiny Udogie is merrily bombing forward for Tottenham.
That is, if they get the ball.
West Ham reporter Malik Ouzia
20:21 , Marc Mayo
A shaky start from Lukasz Fabianski, who was a bit hesitant at the feet of Kulusevski a minute ago and now slips trying to find Bowen out of his hands.
Tottenham reporter Dan Kilpatrick
20:21 , Marc Mayo
Spurs already so much calmer at the back with Romero returned to the side. The Argentine is making it clear he is in no rush to play out unless West Ham press him, putting his studs on the ball and waiting for Bowen and Co to come.
Tottenham 0-0 West Ham | 5 mins
20:20 , Marc Mayo
Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg bombs down the left flank and is so out of position he literally tumbles over thin air as he gets his cross attempt all wrong.
Taxi...
Tottenham 0-0 West Ham | 3 mins
20:18 , Marc Mayo
Destiny Udogie breaks forward in typical fashion to win a corner, which is swung just over a Tottenham head before being cleared.
Good start from Spurs.
Tottenham 0-0 West Ham | 1 min
20:16 , Marc Mayo
Early penalty appeal for Spurs!
Heung-min Son slips Dejan Kulusevski in for a one-on-one with Lukasz Fabianski. The goalkeeper is out well to win a goal kick.
Clearly no foul in that and Kulusevski was likely offside anyway.
Only 45 seconds gone...
Tottenham vs West Ham | Kick-off!
20:15 , Marc Mayo
Referee Michael Salisbury blows his whistle and we are off!
Player to watch?
20:13 , Marc Mayo
Heung-min Son and Dejan Kulusevski will be Tottenham's chief creators tonight.
Son has four goals in his last three league games against West Ham on Tottenham territory. In 17 meetings overall, he has 15 goal involvements!
Jarrod Bowen, Lucas Paqueta and Mohammed Kudus is a mean front three for West Ham but Tomas Soucek has been the big goal-getter of late.
Two flying right-wingers in serious form ✨
Who will make the difference in #TOTWHU? pic.twitter.com/epHHtkLDrO— Premier League (@premierleague) December 7, 2023
Around the grounds
20:12 , Marc Mayo
Goalless at Goodison Park as Everton vs Newcastle nears half time.
Now, full focus on the capital!
Eddie Howe's reaction says it all 😅
Alexander Isak is inches away from giving Newcastle the lead at Goodison#PLonPrime #EVENEW pic.twitter.com/hHX4NH4A99— Amazon Prime Video Sport (@primevideosport) December 7, 2023
Here come the players!
20:10 , Marc Mayo
Seven Nation Army is banging out in Tottenham Stadium with the lights show ramping up the atmosphere.
And here come the two teams!
High praise for Ange Postecoglou
20:08 , Marc Mayo
David Moyes has hailed Ange Postecoglou’s “remarkable” impact since arriving in Premier League, claiming that his Tottenham side are as good as any in the division.
The decision to appoint Postecoglou raised plenty of eyebrows in the summer but Moyes, who came through came through Celtic’s youth ranks as a player, says he expected nothing less having followed the Australian’s success at the Scottish club.
West Ham reporter Malik Ouzia
20:05 , Marc Mayo
Tough to call how Lukasz Fabianski will go tonight. On the one hand, it's a former Arsenal 'keeper turning up at Spurs and the home fans will probably already be dreading a Sod's law blinder.
He is also, however, a 38-year-old goalkeeper who hasn't played a league game in 7 months.
David Moyes to Prime Video
20:02 , Marc Mayo
"We're playing good players so we need to find a way to compete against them, they'll press us very hard.
"[Alphonse Areola] took a shot yesterday in training and felt his wrist, I don't think it's too bad.
"Boost to get my captain [Kurt Zouma] back, he's been doing well for us."
Lots more to come from Tottenham in attack
20:01 , Marc Mayo
Spurs are still in their "infancy" in how they want to attack their opponents.
That's the verdict ahead of tonight's game as a new style of offensive play comes to fruition.
Ange Postecoglou to Prime Video
19:57 , Marc Mayo
"It's a London derby, fans look forward to this fixture for a number of reasons.
"For us here at home, the support's been outstanding. Our performances have been pretty good but the results haven't so we have to turn that around.
"[This run] is the way football works, I was well aware it was never going to run smooth. We got a big fallout from the Chelsea game - injuries, suspensions. But that's the Premier League, always a challenge."
Tottenham vs West Ham | Video preview
19:56 , Marc Mayo
Dan and Malik look ahead to kick-off from the press gantry.
"West Ham have played some of their best stuff against the top sides"
On location in north London, @Dan_KP and @MalikOuzia_ preview tonight's game
LIVE: https://t.co/Wrm7BcBv4J#TOTWHU | #PremierLeague pic.twitter.com/gVJQEwtsyA— Standard Sport (@standardsport) December 7, 2023
No Tottenham talks over Cristian Romero discipline
19:53 , Marc Mayo
Tottenham head coach Ange Postecoglou says he has not spoken to Cristian Romero about discipline but acknowledged that the whole squad has "paid a price" for the defender's red card against Chelsea.
"Great to have him back because he's the only recognised centre-half fit at the moment because Micky van de Ven, Eric Dier and Ashley Phillips are all out," the Spurs manager said of Romero on Wednesday.
"He's also a fantastic player, a leader in the group."
Tottenham vs West Ham | Countdown to kick-off
19:48 , Marc Mayo
The warm-ups are in full flow with under half an hour until we get underway!
Preparing for his first @PremierLeague start of the season 🙌#WHUFC | @SocSupplement pic.twitter.com/qN0uToSxQL
— West Ham United (@WestHam) December 7, 2023
How losing stars can be a blessing in disguise
19:44 , Marc Mayo
Declan Rice and Harry Kane have been the centre of some major stories this season.
Neither, for the first time, have involved West Ham and Tottenham. That was the focus of Dan's column this week.
Malik analysed David Moyes' dilemma ahead of the game
19:39 , Marc Mayo
One man says he won’t, one man knows he must. It could easily be the Don Lafontaine voice-over on the trailer for a plasticy action flick.
It would do just as well, though, as the tagline for tonight’s derby, where David Moyes takes a West Ham side still in search of the handbrake release to meet Ange Postecoglou’s Tottenham, who have been as good as their word in refusing to take a backwards step through a challenging slump in form.
Around the grounds
19:32 , Marc Mayo
Two Premier League matches on the agenda tonight, with Newcastle's game at Everton just kicking off.
We'll let you know if any goals go in.
Consider your Thursday entertainment sorted 🍿 pic.twitter.com/UNIulZLNje
— Premier League (@premierleague) December 7, 2023
Alphonse Areola out for West Ham
19:26 , Marc Mayo
Lukasz Fabianski gets the gloves for West Ham tonight with first-choice goalkeeper Alphonse Areola out with a knock.
Kurt Zouma returns in the only other change from the weekend.
Our line-up v Spurs ⚒️ pic.twitter.com/lQ3Oyk6pNG
— West Ham United (@WestHam) December 7, 2023
Two changes for Spurs
19:25 , Marc Mayo
Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg bulks up the Spurs midfield tonight as he's picked ahead of Bryan Gil.
That will promote Giovani Lo Celso to working in behind a front three of Heung-min Son, Brennan Johnson and Dejan Kulusevski.
In defence, Cristian Romero returns from his ban.
Team news is in for #TOTWHU 🤍 pic.twitter.com/9QsKcSE7lz
— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) December 7, 2023
How West Ham line up
19:19 , Marc Mayo
West Ham XI: Fabianski; Coufal, Zouma, Aguerd, Emerson; Ward-Prowse, Alvarez; Kudus, Soucek, Paqueta; Bowen
Subs: Anang, Cresswell, Fornals, Mavropanos, Ings, Ogbonna, Benrahma, Kehrer, Mubama
The Tottenham line-up is in!
19:16 , Marc Mayo
Tottenham XI: Vicario; Porro, Porro, Davies, Udogie; Hojbjerg, Bissouma, Lo Celso; Kulusevski, Johnson, Son
Subs: Forster, Royal, Dorrington, Skipp, Sarr, Donley, Bryan, Richarlison, Veliz
Team news coming up!
19:11 , Marc Mayo
West Ham have checked into north London - not long now until we find out who's on the teamsheets.
Stepping into the building 🏟️ pic.twitter.com/VmyMYjAiKE
— West Ham United (@WestHam) December 7, 2023
Throwback: Heung-min Son nets as Spurs beat Hammers 3-1 in 2022
19:08 , Marc Mayo
Tottenham's captain has eight goals and seven assists in his 17 games vs West Ham!
You voted Sonny's first goal v West Ham our March Goal of the Month! 🌟 pic.twitter.com/ViNAsXw9um
— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) March 31, 2022
Head-to-head record
19:01 , Marc Mayo
Spurs are unbeaten in their last four meetings with the Hammers.
Tottenham wins: 101
Draws: 54
West Ham wins: 66
Tottenham team news hint!
18:55 , Marc Mayo
Pape Sarr can be spotted joining the squad on their rainy walk across the pitch, posted online moments ago by the club...
Getting set in N17 ✊ pic.twitter.com/abHUz5p9Tt
— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) December 7, 2023
Latest odds
18:50 , Marc Mayo
Tottenham: 8/13
Draw: 23/10
West Ham: 3/1
Odds via Betfair (subject to change).
Cristian Romero set to hand Spurs big boost
18:40
Ben Davies admitted at the weekend he had no idea how Tottenham team-mate Cristian Romero coped with being suspended, because the Argentinian is still struggling to speak English.
If looks are worth a thousand words, though, Romero’s smouldering stare in the direction of Matty Cash after the Aston Villa defender injured Rodrigo Bentancur with a nasty challenge last week suggested a frustrated player itching to return to the fray.
👋 @CutiRomero2 pic.twitter.com/4MO5oTSfH2
— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) December 7, 2023
David Moyes ready to dip into transfer market
18:31
David Moyes has admitted he could be forced into the January transfer market to stop West Ham’s fine season being derailed by call-ups to the Africa Cup of Nations.
The Hammers are certain to lose first-team regulars Mohammed Kudus and Nayef Aguerd, whose countries - Ghana and Morocco, respectively - will expect to go deep into the tournament. Players who reach the final in the Ivory Coast on February 11 will have been out of club action for more than a month.
Said Benrahma (Algeria) and Maxwel Cornet (Ivory Coast) could also both earn call-ups and while neither have been first-choice picks at West Ham this term, both would otherwise be candidates to deputise for Kudus.
Depth at centre-back without Aguerd will also be a concern for Moyes, who saw Konstantinos Mavropanos make a costly error to gift Crystal Palace a 1-1 draw on Sunday.
Tottenham reject Swansea approach for assistant coach
18:26
Tottenham have rejected an approach from Swansea for Ange Postecoglou's senior assistant coach Chris Davies.
Davies has emerged as a leading contender for the Swansea job after the Championship club sacked Michael Duff.
The 38-year-old joined Spurs in the summer when Postecoglou was appointed.
He was close to getting the Swansea job in the summer before they appointed Duff and Postecoglou is desperate not to lose a key member of his backroom team.
Spurs are in the building!
18:20 , Marc Mayo
The hosts are getting comfy in their dressing room nice and early before kick-off.
The Gaffer 🫡 pic.twitter.com/LMTEnBHLwT
— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) December 7, 2023
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