TOTTENHAM earned a point at London rivals West Ham but may feel they should have had more.
Antonio Conte’s men thought they had been given a penalty for a handball by Aaron Cresswell.
However VAR overturned the decision as the ball ricocheted off his head before striking his hand.
Spurs did then take the lead through a Thilo Kehrer own goal in the first half, but Tomas Soucek equalised for the hosts after the break.
Goodnight from the London Stadium
It’s been another dramatic night in the Premier League from first minute to last – and it’s not over yet.
There’s one more game still to come in this midweek schedule with Leicester hosting Manchester United tomorrow, and that’s not all.
Because in 24 hours time, the transfer window will slam shut and we’re expecting as much excitement in the boardroom as out on the pitch.
You won’t miss a single deal or kick with us here at SunSport so be sure to join us on Thursday to keep on top of the latest news from your club.
Until then, thanks for joining us and goodbye.
Conte slams use of VAR
Tottenham boss Antonio Conte was critical of the Premier League’s use of VAR after seeing his side have a penalty given in the first half – that was then over-ruled by the video officials.
Peter Bankes had originally awarded a spotkick when Harry Kane’s header appeared to strike Aaron Cresswell’s arm, but the officials at Stockley Park informed the referee that the ball had first come off the defender’s head.
I spoke with the referee and told him ‘you made the right decision, and then the VAR told you to look again’. It is strange. Usually the VAR only call when the decision is not right, but in England they need to learn much more how to use VAR.
Antonio Conte
Happy Hammers on the up
A first home point of the season has lifted West Ham away the bottom three, and leaves them in a much better looking position than this time last week.
At the other end of the table, Spurs remain third, having kept their unbeaten start to the season in tact. However, they are already four points adrift of North London rivals Arsenal.
- Arsenal 2-1 Aston Villa
- Bournemouth 0-0 Wolves
- Liverpool 2-1 Newcastle
- Man City 6-0 Nott’m Forest
- West Ham 1-1 Tottenham
Skipper Rice rues late chances.
West Ham captain Declan Rice admitted it was a game of fine margins after his side were inches away from taking all three points in the closing seconds.
However, the midfielder also said he was delighted with the Hammers’ overall game, and thought it was a performance much improved on recent home showings.
It’s a positive point, and at the end, you see it’s a game of margins. There was a different energy to us tonight. We were up for it, a London derby. WE know what it means to the fans and to us as players. Every tackle and every header is going to be roared, and you get yourself up for these occasions. To be 1-0 down, to come back, and to almost win the game was a positive performance.
Declan Rice
Stats from the London Stadium
Tottenham had close to twice the possession and passes of their hosts, but elsewhere there was little separate the two teams in terms of the numbers.
Full time – West Ham 1-1 Tottenham
It ends all square in this London derby following a much-improved showing from West Ham in the second half.
The Hammers rallied after the break and cancelled out Thilo Kehrer’s first half own-goal with a brilliantly worked effort of their own, created by Michail Antonio and scored by Tomas Soucek.
It was a first goal at the London Stadium for the hosts this season and meant a first home point.
For Spurs, their undefeated campaign continues, but they will be disappointed by how this match seemingly got away from them after the break.
West Ham 1-1 Tottenham
90+4. West Ham nearly win it in the final seconds!
A scramble in the box looks over when Sanchez slides away a cross, but Richarlison’s clearance clatters into Ogbonna.
Heading for the byline, Bowen chases the ball and manages to steer a volley beyond Lloris and along the goaline, inches away from Antonio.
So, so close.
West Ham 1-1 Tottenham – Perisic yellow card
90+2. It’s a very scrappy end to the night at the London Stadium.
This time Perisic goes into Peter Bankes’ book for dissent.
West Ham 1-1 Tottenham – Paqueta yellow card
90. A first Premier League yellow card for Lucas Paqueta, who commits a foul that ends with several players squaring up to each other.
In the end, Emerson also receives a caution.
Frustration from the two players involved in that late miss.
West Ham 1-1 Tottenham
89. West Ham have a chance to win it, but are let down by mis-communication.
A low cross is pulled back into the penalty from the byline, and has Emerson and Paqueta emerging on to it.
One of them needs to take charge and let fly, but instead they both leave it for each other and the ball disappears between the pair.
I blame Kevin Nolan.
West Ham 1-1 Tottenham
88. Looking for Antonio, Coufal whips the set-piece in from the right.
Again, it’s Sanchez to Spurs’ rescue.
West Ham 1-1 Tottenham – Davies yellow card
87. It’s another Spurs player in the book.
This time it’s Ben Davies, who goes through the back of Jarrod Bowen.
It results in a free-kick in a promising position for the Hammers, just inside the right touchline 35 yards from goal.
West Ham 1-1 Tottenham
85. Kehrer sends in a dangerous cross into the penalty area, and it’s begging for someone to attack it.
Instead, Sanchez gets there first to clear.
West Ham 1-1 Tottenham – West Ham substitution
84. David Moyes sends on another of his new arrivals, although Emerson isn’t treated to the same kind of reception as Lucas Paqueta.
The former Chelsea left-back takes over from Pablo Fornals.
West Ham 1-1 Tottenham
83. West Ham are readying another change as Hojbjerg miscontrols on the far touchline, leading to a throw-in for the hosts.
West Ham 1-1 Tottenham
81. Kane bundles a shot into the arms of Fabianski, but the referee’s whistle had already gone for a foul on Zouma by Richarlison.
West Ham 1-1 Tottenham
79. The game has entered its final stages, and this is still there to be won.
It just needs one moment of genius – or a huge blunder.
West Ham 1-1 Tottenham
77. Spurs have some new impetus and win another corner on the right.
Son goes over to take it, but his delivery is awful and promptly swatted away.
It’s just not happening for last season’s top goalscorer at the moment.
West Ham 1-1 Tottenham – Tottenham substitution
76. Here comes Richarlison!
On for Dejan Kulusevski, can the former Everton man swing another game in favour of his new club?
West Ham 1-1 Tottenham
75. Big, big chance for Fornals!
All alone and 15 yards out, the Spaniard gets himself on the end of a low centre from the left – but blasts it high over the crossbar.
West Ham 1-1 Tottenham
74. A snapshot from Son is deflected behind a defender’s foot, and it brings a corner to the visitors.
It’s one that West Ham struggle to deal with it, failing to clear the lines until Sanchez’s attempt at an overhead kick whistles wide.
West Ham 1-1 Tottenham – West Ham substitution
72. David Moyes takes no chances.
Aaron Cresswell is off, and it signals the return of Angelo Ogbonna.
West Ham 1-1 Tottenham
71. Now West Ham’s Cresswell appears to have picked up a knock.
It is getting a little feisty – I can’t wait for Richarlison to come on to do some kick-ups.
West Ham 1-1 Tottenham
69. Suddenly, West Ham have upped the tempo, and Tottenham are looking increasingly shaky at the back.
The visitors try to play it out from Lloris, and when Sanchez gets dispossessed by Antonio, he again throws himself to the floor.
He wins a very fortunate free-kick.
West Ham 1-1 Tottenham – West Ham substitution
67. Here he comes!
Paqueta gets a rapturous reception as he comes on for Benrahma.
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