Fulham vs Tottenham as it happened: Harry Kane hat-trick seals Spurs progression
Re-live the FA Cup fifth-round clash at Craven Cottage
Tottenham Hotspur make the short trip across the capital to face Fulham in Sunday's first FA Cup fifth round tie.
In eighth position and pushing for the play-offs, Fulham have enjoyed a respectable season so far. This weekend’s tie presents an opportunity to escape the pressures of the Championship but Slavisa Jokanovic's men face quite the challenge if they're to reach the quarter-finals.
As for Spurs, Mauricio Pochettino is expected to rotate his side for as he keeps one eye on the Premier League. It could prove a risky move, considering his men are under pressure to bounce back from two successive defeats against Liverpool and Gent.
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It’s a big game for…
Vincent Janssen. The Dutch striker is set to be handed a rare opportunity to impress in what has been a difficult debut season. The 22-year-old grabbed himself a goal and an assist in Spurs’ dramatic 4-3 home win over Wycombe Wanderers but has only scored on three other occasions. He’ll be mindful of his disappointing form and will want to improve on the four goals he’s already returned.
Best stat…
The last time these two sides meet in the FA Cup Fulham beat Spurs 4-0 at Craven Cottage in 2011.
Remember when…
Fulham beat Spurs 3-2 in a Premier League thriller in the 2002-03 season.
Player to watch…
Ryan Sessegnon. The 16-year-old who can operate as a left-back and as a winger has been making a name for himself this season. Spurs are reported to have been monitoring the English star and this weekend he has the perfect opportunity to display what his alleged suitors could be in for.
Dubbed as the next English world-beater, Sessegnon has already notched up 17 first-team appearances this season, bagging four goals and providing three assists in the process.
Past three-meetings…
Tottenham 3 Fulham 1
Premier League, April 2014
Fulham 1 Tottenham 2
Premier League, December 2013
Tottenham 0 Fulham 1
Premier League, March 2013
Form guide…
Fulham: LWWLWW
Tottenham: DWDWLL
Key information...
Kick-off: Sunday 19 February, 2.00pm, Craven Cottage
TV: The match will be shown on BBC One with coverage starting at 1.40pm.
Odds…
Fulham to win: 16/5
Tottenham to win: 81/100
Draw: 13/5
82 MINS
Parker forces a fantastic save from Vorm to deny the substitutes headed attempt. The goalkeepers positioning there deserves applause.
85 MINS
Tottenham continue to pass the ball around comfortably, with Fulham just chasing loosely possession. There's not enough pressure on the ball, which allows the Spurs players the chance and time to cause damage.
86 MINS
Substitution: Alli is replaced by Onomah.
The 20-year-old exits the pitch with an unhappy frown on his face. He must be frustrated that he did not make it onto the score-sheet.
90 MINS
There will be a minimum of three additional minutes to play. The final whistle can not come quick enough for the home side.
FULL TIME
FULHAM 0 - 3 TOTTENHAM
It's all over at Craven Cottage, with a hat-trick from Kane securing Spurs spot in the next round of the FA Cup. It was a lacklustre display from Jokanovic's men, who were simply outclassed by their opponents throughout. Tottenham looked comfortable throughout and they fully deserve their place in the quarter-finals.
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