Tottenham vs West Ham Player Ratings: A Fierce Five Goal thriller unveils in London Derby

Post-international breaks in an early kick-off on Saturday afternoon, Tottenham Hotspurs hosted West Ham United in a dramatic London Derby clash at the Tottenham Hotspurs Stadium, in the opening fixture of game week 8 in the Premier League 2024/25 season.

The hosts staged a compelling 4-1 comeback to secure the much-needed victory against the city rivals West Ham to boost their morale after the latest upset at the hands of Seagulls. Bunch of Goals, fights, Red Cards, and sent-offs this game had it all, the visitors broke the deadlock in the 18th minute through Mohammed Kudus and Jarrod Bowen’s linkup to put the Hammers ahead in the first half till Dejan Kulusevski showed up with the equaliser.

Goals from Yves Bissouma, Heung-Min Son and an own goal from the West Ham defence ensured the hosts all three points. The Hammers were down to 10-man after Kudus was sent off following his Red Card for man-handling the Tottenham players. At the full-time whistle, Agne Postecoglou led the Lilywhites to secure their 4th league win, while West Ham have tolerated the same amount of defeats in their league campaign so far.

Tottenham Player Ratings vs West Ham United

Goalkeepers

Guglielmo Vicario (7/10)

Vicario was decent in making several key saves, though he could not do much about Kudus’s goal after defenders left him unmarked to take the shot.

Defenders

Pedro Porro (7/10)

Although he lost the ball possession during crucial times and his mistake led to the first goal his overall performance was satisfactory in attack and defence.

Christian Romero (7.5/10)

The Argentine was rock solid in defence making important tackles, clearances and was unbeatable in duels in air and ground.

Micky van de Ven (7/10)

He was solid in the backline made a couple of blocks and picked a yellow card for his scuffle with Kudus.

Destiny Udogie (7.5/10)

The left-back was fine in the defensive aspect but it was his attacking play that stood out as he usually stayed high on the flanks and got an assist in third goal.

Midfielders

Dejan Kulusevski (8/10)

The Sweden International pulled Spurs back into the contest, netting the leveller by cutting in onto his left foot and then firing the ball into the near post to beat West Ham’s keeper.

Yves Bissouma (8/10)

He brought the balance in the midfield was tasked with holding a role alongside two creative midfielders, and scored his 2nd goal for the club by making a late run to finish the chance inside the box.

James Maddison (7.5/10)

Maddison assisted for the equaliser propelling through the midfield to slide down the ball into Kulusevski who powered a left-footed shot into the goal and got replaced in the second half.

Forwards

Brennan Johnson (7/10)

Johnson was in fine form on the right wing, although he did not find the back of the net despite taking five shots in the came.

Dominic Solanke (7/10)

The striker was subbed for Richarlison in the 80th, after playing decent upfront in holdup plays and creating an important chance.

Heung-Min Son (8.5/10)

The Spurs captain marked his return from injury by delivering a sparkling performance involving in two goals, creating a couple of chances and five shots in total. He scored the 4th goal on the break and charged into the box to take a shot after stunning step-overs to beat Areola on the near post.

Substitutes

Pape Sarr (7.5/10)

He came on to replace James Maddison after the 45-minute mark and assisted Son for the 4th Tottenham goal.

Timo Werner (6/10)

Rodrigo Bentancur (6.5/10)

Richarlison (6/10)

Archie Gray (N/A)

Manager

Ange Postecoglou (8.5/10)

This huge 4-1 triumph against Hammers came as a great relief for Ange Postecoglu after their recent disappointing 3-2 defeat to Brighton, as his side had a statement to prove in front of home fans. Spurs began the second half all gun blazing and completed a stunning comeback at home, Postecoglu’s side played fluid and attacking football scoring thrice within 15 minutes and taking home all three points, a lot of positives, all the substitutions were on point from the Australian boss right from the introduction of Pape Sarr.

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West Ham United Player Ratings vs Tottenham

Goalkeepers

Alphonse Aréola (5.5/10)

It was a game to brush aside for the French keeper, despite playing doing good in goal Areola concealed four goals in the game including an own goal.

Defenders

Aaron Wan-Bissaka (7/10)

The English Right-back was excellent in his attacking full-back role-playing high on the right channel boasting a 100% success rate in dribbling and in defence winning all of his tackles.

Jean-Clair Todibo (5.5/10)

A poor outing from the French centre-back as his deflection led the ball across the line to mark the 3rd goal for the hosts.

Max Kilman (6.5/10)

Kilman was impressive in his performance playing vertical passes and was phenomenal in winning his duels.

Emerson (6/10)

The West Ham full-back was high in confidence during the initial minutes of the game and created chances in the first half.

Midfielders

Guido Rodriguez (6/10)

Played in the centre of the three-man midfield as a defensive midfielder and fairly did his job of stopping the attacks.

Tomas Soucek (/10)

Only played 60 minutes in the midfield and made way for the incoming Carlos Soler.

Lucas Paqueta (5.5/10)

Another poor outing from the Brazilian playmaker failed to create chances was looked awful in keeping the ball his error also led to the equalising goal.

Forwards

Jarrod Bowen (6.5/10)

The Hammer’s skipper put relentless efforts into his game worked his socked off in going forward and tacking back to defend, and assisted Kudus for the only West Ham goal.

Michail Antonio (6/10)

Apart from a few good holdup plays and dribbles, Antonio failed to make any major impact in leading the line as the number nine.

Mohammed Kudus (7.5/10)

Kudus bagged the opener for the Hammers and looked good until sent off in the 85th minute following a feisty altercation with Mikey Van de Ven and Malang Sarr found the winger guilty of shoving Spurs players after VAR overturned a yellow card into Red.

Substitutes

Carlos Soler (6/10)

Edson Alvarez (6/10)

Crysencio Summerville (6/10)

Konstantinos Mavropanos (6/10)

Manager

Julen Lopetegui (6.5/10)

Julen Lopetegui’s side looked purposeful starting confidently taking the lead at Tottenham’s home stadium, troubling the hosts who were already under immense pressure. Despite, a desired start in the Debry clash, the Spaniard could not manage the game in the second half after Spurs engineered a wonder comeback 4-1 comeback.

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