TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR have recovered from back-to-back defeats courtesy of a sweet strike from Harry Kane.
Fulham looked threatening going forward for large periods of the match.
But Kane’s low driven strike turned out to be the winner and sees him join Jimmy Greaves as Tottenham’s all-time top goal scorer.
- RESULT: Fulham 0-1 Tottenham
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- Fulham XI: Leno; Tete, Diop, Ream, Robinson; Reed, Palhinha; Reid, Pereira, Willian; Mitrovic
- Tottenham XI: Lloris; Romero, Dier, Davies; Emerson, Hojbjerg, Bentancur, Perisic; Kulusevski, Son, Kane
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Kane strike sinks Silva’s Fulham
When he picked the ball up and was forced outside of the box, nothing seemed on for the England man.
He dropped his shoulder, giving him a yard of space and looked to use the defenders in front of goal to mask his shot.
Leno was unsighted as he bent the ball around them into the bottom corner, with the keeper rooted to the spot.
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Fulham will feel they had more of the game and could turn their momentum into anything telling.
A sublime finish from outside the box from Harry Kane was enough to bag all the points for Spurs.
However, Marco Silva will feel his attacking options let him down this evening.
FT: Fulham 0-1 Tottenham
Antonio Conte goes over to the fans to celebrate his side’s win in this London derby.
Despite the stats showing that The Cottagers slightly edged this game, Tottenham were clinical in front of goal.
Classic away performance.
FT: Fulham 0-1 Tottenham
Harry Kane’s goal just before half-time is enough to seal all three points for the North Londoners.
Fulham will feel they didn’t give the best account of themselves this evening.
That could be a big three points for Antonio Conte’s team.
Fulham 0-1 Tottenham
90+6. The home fans try to rally the troops with cries of ‘Come on Fulham, Come on Fulham’.
Wilson tries to take the ball around Richarlison but slips.
Fulham need to muster one last chance now.
Fulham 0-1 Tottenham
90+4. Chance for The Cottagers to break at pace.
Cairney does well initially but cannot get the ball under control, a pity as Harry Wilson was wide open.
Time is running out for Marco Silva’s side.
Fulham 0-1 Tottenham
90+2. Palhinha and Hojbjerg come together in a challenge.
Both players are down and the Tottenham players are asking the referee what the Fulham man has to do to see a second yellow card.
Tottenham come forward looking to kill this game off.
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90. Fulham draw a save from Hugo Lloris finally.
The Tottenham keeper diving full-stretch to tip one around the post.
As the visitors look to break, Robinson slips in the challenge and takes a knee to the head.
There will be six additional minutes.
Kulusevski comes off for Bissouma.
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88. A bad day at the office has just got worse for Fulham.
Mitrovic gingerly walks over to the sideline.
Willian and De Cordova-Reid come off.
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Fulham 0-1 Tottenham
86. Mitrovic lays on the ground as he is caught by Eric Dier.
The physios run onto the pitch to treat him.
Vinicius looks set to come on for the hosts along with Harry Wilson.
Fulham 0-1 Tottenham
84. The home fans have been silent for far too much of this game.
Fulham haven’t given their support enough to get behind.
Silva will feel they should have tested a questionable Tottenham defence far more here today.
Fulham 0-1 Tottenham
82. Tottenham are looking to utilise some game management for the remainder of the game.
With a goal advantage, they know time is running out for Fulham.
They will do whatever they can do control the game and run down the clock.
Fulham 0-1 Tottenham
80. Kenny Tete comes off for Manor Solomon.
Tottenham cross with the ball finally dropping to the feet of Harry Kane.
He turns and shoots in an instant with his effort going just wide of the post.
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78. Fulham are playing some nice football.
It just seems there is no end product whatsoever.
They need to put more pressure on the Tottenham goal, Hugo Lloris has had far too little to do in this game.
Meanwhile, Bentancur is booked for demanding a second yellow card for Palhinha.
Credit: AP Fulham 0-1 Tottenham
76. Fulham have had 70% of possession in the last ten minutes but have failed to register a shot of any form.
Finally, the hosts get a cross in, finding Mitrovic.
He tries to direct his header towards the back post but it is well wide of goal.
Richarlison comes on for Son Heung-Min.
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74. Tottenham have a couple of players feeling the effects of some challenges.
Bentancur rubbing his head while Kulusevski lays on the ground holding his ankle.
Both seem fine to continue the game.
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72. Fulham are trying to put pressure on the Spurs back line.
They are huffing and puffing but cannot blow down Antonio Conte’s defence in this half.
Tottenham are almost fending them off like a boxer using his jab to keep his opponent at bay.
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70. Kulusevksi has been given the task of tracking Robinson’s bursts forward for Fulham.
This is the problem when you play three at the back, you tend to rely on wingers to do some defending.
Romero is shown a yellow card for a heavy challenge on Mitrovic, catching him with a high boot.
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68. Outside of football, Tim Ream really could find a career as a Robbie Savage lookalike.
The Fulham captain is digging in to keep Tottenham at bay.
They need to find a way to silence these away fans and get Craven Cottage bouncing again.
Credit: Reuters Fulham 0-1 Tottenham
66. Reed makes way for Cairney.
Tottenham are looking very comfortable as it stands.
A goal ahead and not really being troubled by Fulham’s attacking play in the final third.
Marco Silva really needs to find a false nine to play off Mitrovic.
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64. Maybe Marco Silva is reading this.
Tom Cairney looks set to be introduced to the game.
A regular starter in their Championship campaign, Cairney has rarely featured in the Premier League.
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62. Willian seems to struggling against Royal this half.
The Tottenham full back isn’t diving in as much which prevents the Fulham man skipping past him.
Marco Silva will be thinking about what changes he can make to effect this game right about now.
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60. Tottenham are starting to knock on the door now.
They opt for short corners before getting the delivery into the box which seems to cause Fulham more problems.
Silva’s side are just happy to clear their lines at the moment.
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58. The away fans are making themselves heard.
Kulusevski gets away from Robinson but he recovers at the cost of a Tottenham corner.
Kane manages to find some space in the box as he meets it with his head but Leno tips over the bar.
Credit: AP Fulham 0-1 Tottenham
56. Willian looks to come away with the ball for Fulham but Royal puts in a good challenge to put it into touch.
Spurs are trying to double-up on the former Chelsea man when he has the ball.
The hosts get another cross into the box but cannot find Mitrovic and Lloris gathers.
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