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TOTTENHAM pulled off the late, late show to score a win at the Hawthorns to fire them TOP of the Premier League.
Harry Kane is the man of the hour as his strike nudged Spurs ahead of Southampton at the summit of the Prem table.

FINAL SCORE: West Brom 0-1 Tottenham (Kane 88)

Alex TerrellToday, 14:45

SPURS AT THE TOP

Alex TerrellToday, 14:39

THAT’S A WRAP
West Brom you were so close yet so far.
Slaven Bilics’ position in charge of the Baggies is in even more Jeopardy after another poor result against Spurs.
West Brom were dominant for long periods of the game but a mixture of opportunities wasted and world class saves from Hugo Lloris prevented them from getting on the scoresheet.
Spurs would eventually start to apply pressure on the home side and pressure in this case, makes goals as it was a late header from Harry Kane who enabled the visitors to run away with all three points.
To make things sweeter, the England international’s 150th Premier League goal puts his club top of the charts before other matches are concluded today.
As for the Baggies, Bilic can be proud of his team because it was a good performance but unfortunately, good performances means nothing if you don’t gain any points.
Thank you sticking with us this afternoon. Plenty more action to follow here on SunSport.
Have a good Sunday!

Alex TerrellToday, 14:21

HAPPY HARRY
A message from the match winner.

Alex TerrellToday, 14:14

CLUB 150
Only Alan Shearer and Segrio Aguero have done it quicker!

150 – Only Alan Shearer (212) and Sergio Agüero (217) scored their 150th Premier League goal in fewer appearances than @HKane, who has done so this afternoon in his 218th match in the competition. Cometh. #WBATOT pic.twitter.com/5Rjb8iLRgu
— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) November 8, 2020

Alex TerrellToday, 14:05

HARRY KANE SPEAKS
“It was a tough game, it was a big battle. Second half was a lot better than the first but they were defending for their lives as we knew they would.”
“It was about getting that breakthrough and thankfully I got a little header in there to mark the 150.”
“I think as the game opened up, we was creating more and more chances. Had a couple that they blocked off the line and the keeper made some good saves.”
“First half they created a couple chances, set pieces they were dangerous so we had to be on it and a clean sheet’s a very good one away from home and we’re delighted with the three points.”
“It puts us top of the league and that’s what our aim was coming into this game.”
“We would of taken being top of the league at this point in the season but there’s a lot of big games to come. After the international break, I think we play three or four of the top six so, we can start talking about who’s going to win the league come March, April times but so far so good.”

Alex TerrellToday, 13:56

WASN’T THEIR DAY

Alex TerrellToday, 13:53

PEEEEEEEEEP!
SPURS GO TOP!
FT WEST BROM 0-1 SPURS

Alex TerrellToday, 13:51

WEST BROM 0-1 SPURS
90+4. Spurs deal with it comfortably.
Time is ticking for the Baggies.

Alex TerrellToday, 13:50

WEST BROM 0-1 SPURS
90+3. A chance for Johnstone to launch a long ball into the box.

Alex TerrellToday, 13:49

NEVER IN DOUBT!

Alex TerrellToday, 13:49

WEST BROM 0-1 SPURS
90+1. West Brom throwing the kitchen sink at Spurs.
It’s now or never.

Alex TerrellToday, 13:47

5 MINUTES OF STOPPAGE TIME!

Alex TerrellToday, 13:47

Matt Doherty with a searching ball into the box and the excellent awareness from Harry Kane with a glancing header, flicked it passed Johnstone.
West Brom worked so hard but when you have a striker to deal with such as Harry Kane, you have to stay switched on til the 90th minute and beyond.
Heartbreak for the Baggies.
Huge for Spurs.
WEST BROM 0-1 SPURS

Alex TerrellToday, 13:45

GO GO GOAAAAAAAAAAAL!
PREMIER LEAGUE GOAL NUMBER 150 FOR KANE!

Alex TerrellToday, 13:43

WEST BROM 0-0 SPURS
86. Spurs get it away and try and get on a counter of their own but West Brom rush back and stop the attack from developing.

Alex TerrellToday, 13:42

WEST BROM 0-0 SPURS
85. It doesn’t beat the first man but it goes out for a corner again.

Alex TerrellToday, 13:41

WEST BROM 0-0 SPURS
84. West Brom finally with the ball up the field and have won themselves a corner.

Alex TerrellToday, 13:40

WEST BROM 0-0 SPURS
83. Reguilon with a wonderful pick out to Vincius who has a shot on the swivel but it’s a fantastic save from Johnstone again.
Outstanding goalkeeping.

Alex TerrellToday, 13:39

WEST BROM 0-0 SPURS
82. It’s a back to the wall mission now for the Baggies.

Alex TerrellToday, 13:39

WEST BROM 0-0 SPURS
81. Good corner right on the head of Eric Dier but his glancing header is caught by Johnstone to the relief of West Brom.

Alex TerrellToday, 13:38

WEST BROM 0-0 SPURS
80. Son plays a ball to the overlapping Reguilon who tries to put a cross in but Furlong manages to get the block in and it goes out for a corner.

Alex TerrellToday, 13:36

10 MINUTES TO GO!

Alex TerrellToday, 13:36

WEST BROM 0-0 SPURS
79. Spurs ramping up the pressure.
Harry Kane lets fly from distance but the shot is blocked.

Alex TerrellToday, 13:35

WEST BROM 0-0 SPURS
76. Time to freshen up for Spurs.
No goal on his first start for Bale, as he comes off for Moura.
Sissoko who’s had a quiet day is replaced by summer signing Vinicius.

Alex TerrellToday, 13:33

SPURS STARTING TO DOMINATE

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MANCHESTER UNITED have come from 1-0 down to take the win at Goodison Park, thanks to goals from Bruno Fernandes and Edinson Cavani.
There was a dispute over whether Rashford got the crucial touch to nod in the goal that put United ahead after Bernard’s opener for Everton.

But new boy Cavani came off the bench to score a third for United on the counter-attack.
FINAL SCORE: Everton 1-3 Manchester United (Bernard 19/Bruno Fernandes 25, 32, Cavani 90+4)
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THAT’S A WRAP
Thanks for joining us this afternoon.
Don’t forget to check out our match report here.

TABLE MANNERS
Here’s how the table looks after United’s win.

FOLLOW THE LEADER
The Manchester United captain has come under fire recently, but he was impressive today.

Harry Maguire‘s game by numbers vs. Everton:
100% tackles won86% pass accuracy7 clearances4 ball recoveries4 aerials won1 interception0 fouls
Colossal. 👏👏👏 pic.twitter.com/tMOt0G5ZSy
— Statman Dave (@StatmanDave) November 7, 2020

EVER HOPEFUL
Asked about Mason Holgate’s first game of the season, Carlo Ancelotti says: “It wasn’t a gamble, but he didn’t play well.
“Defensively we didn’t play well, but it’s not only the problem of the defenders.
“When you don’t defend well you have to focus on the whole team, not just one defender.”
Ancelotti was asked about the fact that he hasn’t lost three league games in a row since 2006, he says: “”It’s difficult territory but I know how to manage difficult times.
“I hope that after the international break we’ll have players back without injuries and we can start the season well again.”

DEBRIEF
Carlo Ancelotti says: “I think the performance was good, but they scored two goals easily and took advantage, they made the game difficult.
“If we played the first half like we did in the second, we could have a different result
“We said before the game we have to defend better, but we didn’t.
“We were slow and gave them too many opportunities, we have to improve.
“Unfortunately it’s not a good period, as we have had three defeats. Hopefully after the international break we will be better.”

NOT GUNNAR HAPPEN
Ole Gunnar Solskjær didn’t want to be drawn into talking about his win, instead he used the interview to blast the authorities.
When asked about injuries that his side are dealing with, he added: “Mason wasn’t feeling well last night, so he couldn’t travel.
“Luke looks like he’s done a hamstring which could be a long one.
“Rashford’s struggling with his shoulder- these are the demands on the players.”

DEMANDING
Despite winning today, Ole Gunnar Solskjær was incredibly frustrated in his post-match interview.
Speaking on BY Sport, he says: “Shaw got injured today, because we went to Turkey Wednesday night, got back early Thursday morning, and are playing Saturday- it’s shambles.
“I can’t praise the boys enough for today, but they were set up to fail
“The authorities set us up to fail!
“How can we play on Wednesday night and then have to play again on Saturday?
“We have had enough. We have to understand how these players play during these times, let alone during a pandemic, it’s draining mentally and physically and now we’ve lost Luke Shaw because of this.
“We should have been set up on a Sunday, it’s a joke.”

GAME SET MATCH
Here’s United’s third goal..

Bruno Fernandes was on a hat-trick with a chance to bag his third…
And he laid it on a plate for Edinson Cavani to score his first Premier League goal 🙌
A big result for Solskjaer and Man Utd! pic.twitter.com/roxOZZScer
— Football on BT Sport (@btsportfootball) November 7, 2020

STICKY TOFFEE
Three consecutive losses for Everton breaks a 14 year record for their boss.
Carlo Ancelotti has not lost three league games in a row since November 2006 with AC Milan.

PORT OF VIEW
On the attitude of his team-mates, Portuguese star Bruno Fernandes says: “We know what we have to do inside the dressing room, everyone has to be a leader.
“Some need to be a leader with their actions, others by talking.
“But the point is, we did it and got the three points at the end of the game.
“The points are for everyone not just one player.”

MAN OF THE MATCH
In a game when Ole Gunnar Solskjær really needed a win, his side delivered.
On the second goal, Bruno Fernandes says “I don’t care who scored it, if Marcus touched it a little bit then it can be his goal- no problem for me.
“Most important for me as a number ten is serving my team-mates, as I did for Edi.
“I had the chance to shoot, and maybe get a hattrick, but I saw Edi alone and he had the chance.”

FT: EVERTON 1-3 MAN UTD

94. United break quickly, after Doucoure missed a decent chance in the box.
Fernandes picks up the ball at the top of the D and looks set to bag a hat-trick, but he puts it on a plate for Cavani who’s wide open on his left.
Cavani whips it in the near post as Pickford can’t get down quick enough.,
EVERTON 1-3 MAN UTD

GOOOOOAL
CAVANI IS OFF THE MARK FOR UNITED

EVERTON 1-2 MAN UTD
92. Rashford is off the field, as Fernandes prepares to take the free kick.

EVERTON 1-2 MAN UTD
92. Rashford is taken down from behind by Digne, the United man is down on the floor holding his left shoulder.

EVERTON 1-2 MAN UTD
91. Coleman rolls Fred on the right of the box and cuts the ball back to Doucoure at the top.
Doucoure strikes it from the top of the box, but his body position is wrong and the ball flies into the hoarding.

EVERTON 1-2 MAN UTD
90. Digne whips a ball in from the left, but Lindelof headers it clear.
Everton still in possession.

EVERTON 1-2 MAN UTD
90. Four added minutes.

EVERTON 1-2 MAN UTD
88. Fernandes takes the pen and goes for goal from 35 yards out, the ball does start to dip but goes just over the bar.

EVERTON 1-2 MAN UTD
87. Doucoure went straight through on McTominay and is shown a yellow- he had no intention of slowing down.

EVERTON 1-2 MAN UTD
87. Fernandes tries to whip a ball in from the right but it’s overcooked and flies way out the other side of the box.

EVERTON 1-2 MAN UTD
85. Tosun is booked for a challenge on McTominay; he pulled the United man back by his shoulder.

EVERTON 1-2 MAN UTD
84. VAR check while the game continues; Coleman and Cavani are involved in clash in the box, as the United forward is down holding his ankle.
VAR check complete- No penalty

EVERTON 1-2 MAN UTD
83. Doucoure and Fernandes look ready for a scrum, rather than a freekick as the pair have their arms around each other’s waists.
Everton are appealing for a pen, but ref dismisses their claims as their man was as much at fault.

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