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Tottenham and West Ham served up a thrilling London derby at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Sunday, with the visitors coming from behind to win 3-2.
The hosts took the lead in the 12th minute through Harry Kane, but West Ham hit back with goals from Jarrod Bowen and Michail Antonio before half-time.
Tottenham equalized through Son Heung-min in the 57th minute, but Antonio scored his second of the game to seal the win for West Ham in the 82nd minute.
The result leaves Tottenham in seventh place in the Premier League table, while West Ham move up to fourth.
The match
Tottenham started the match brightly and took the lead in the 12th minute. Kane latched onto a through ball from Dejan Kulusevski and fired past Lukasz Fabianski.
West Ham responded well and equalized in the 25th minute. Bowen cut in from the left and fired a low shot into the bottom corner.
The visitors took the lead in the 43rd minute. Antonio was played through on goal and he slotted the ball past Hugo Lloris.
Tottenham equalized in the 57th minute. Son latched onto a pass from Kane and fired a low shot into the bottom corner.
The match was end-to-end in the second half and West Ham scored the winner in the 82nd minute. Antonio was played through on goal and he fired a low shot past Lloris.
The players
Kane was the star of the show for Tottenham, scoring a goal and creating several chances. Son was also impressive, scoring a goal and setting up another.
Bowen was the best player for West Ham, scoring two goals and creating several chances. Antonio was also impressive, scoring a goal and winning several important headers.
The manager
Antonio Conte will be disappointed that Tottenham lost the match, but he will be pleased with the way his team played. They created a lot of chances and could have won the match.
David Moyes will be delighted with the win for West Ham. They showed great character to come from behind and win the match.
The future
Tottenham will be looking to bounce back from the defeat when they face Crystal Palace next week. West Ham will be looking to build on the win when they face Leeds United next week.
The verdict
It was a thrilling London derby with both teams playing some excellent football. West Ham deserved the win in the end, but Tottenham will be disappointed to have lost.
The fans
The atmosphere at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium was electric for the London derby. The fans were treated to a great match and they were both vocal in support of their teams.
The referee
Michael Oliver had a good game. He made a few good decisions and he kept the match under control.
The talking points
Can Tottenham challenge for the top four?
Will West Ham continue their good form?
Can Bowen continue his goalscoring form?
Can Antonio keep up his good form?
The conclusion
It was a thrilling London derby with both teams playing some excellent football. West Ham deserved the win in the end, but Tottenham will be disappointed to have lost.
