West Ham vs Tottenham: Result and reaction from Premier League fixture today

Re-live all the action from the London Stadium as Jose Mourinho made his much-anticipated return to the Premier League

Jose Mourinho takes charge of his first Tottenham game (Tottenham Hotspur FC via Getty I)

Jose Mourinho got off to the best possible start as Tottenham Hotspur manager as his new side beat West Ham United 3-2 at London Stadium on Saturday - their first Premier League away win in 10 months.

First-half goals from Son Heung-min and Lucas Moura and another after the break from Harry Kane – his 175th for the club - inflicted West Ham’s fifth league defeat in seven games and piled more pressure on manager Manuel Pellegrini whose side sit close to the drop zone.

Mourinho, however, will not be happy with the way Spurs conceded two late goals as substitute Michail Antonio and Angelo Ogbonna capitalised on familiar errors in a defence that has kept just one league clean sheet all season.

After Kane had an early effort ruled out for offside, Son put the visitors ahead on 36 minutes, sweeping by Papa Diop and firing past West Ham’s unconvincing keeper Roberto for his sixth goal in as many games.

Mourinho, returning to English football after 11 months, punched the air in celebration and his mood improved further before the break when an outrageous scooped pass from Dele Alli freed Son on the left.

The South Korean’s inviting cross was forced home at the back post by Moura, who was one of three changes on Mourinho’s first teamsheet.

Kane was completely unmarked to head home Tottenham’s third on 49 minutes and move third on Spurs’ list of all-time scorers, behind Jimmy Greaves (266) and Bobby Smith (208).

Declan Rice had a late effort disallowed for offside by VAR as West Ham rallied, although the result was never in doubt, Ogbonna netting their second deep into stoppage-time.

Teams

West Ham XI: Roberto; Fredericks, Ogbonna, Diop, Cresswell; Rice, Noble; Snodgrass, Anderson, Yarmolenko; Haller.

Spurs XI: Gazzaniga; Aurier, Alderweireld, Sanchez, Davies; Dier, Winks; Dele, Lucas, Son, Kane.

Key Points

• Jose Mourinho claims victory in opening game
• Spurs secure first league win since September
• Son and Lucas put Spurs in control before the break; Kane added third after restart​
• Antonio and Ogbonna pulled one back for Hammers

[23 November 2019 11:48 · Michael Jones]

The Hammers have bloodied the noses of all three London rivals over the last two seasons. Feverish atmospheres are expected for Spurs’ visit on Saturday at lunchtime, the trip to Stamford Bridge a week later and their Monday night duel with Arsenal nine days on but they have more to offer East London than just football:

[23 November 2019 11:54 · Michael Jones]

This is a big day for Tottenham. They are expected to beat West Ham but the Hammers could secure consecutive league wins over Spurs for the first time since 2013-14.

Tottenham have won five of the last six meetings between the sides in all competitions including both Premier League fixtures last season.

But West Ham have scored 53 league goals against Spurs more than versus any other team.

Jose Mourinho will want a result for Spurs but expect it to be a hard fought match.

[23 November 2019 12:00 · Michael Jones]

West Ham are winless in six Premier League matches and Spurs haven't won in five games.

It gets worse for Tottenham who haven't had an away win since January, 12 games ago. They've gone 13 games away from home without a clean sheet.

So today's match will be something of a turn around for whoever can claim the three points. 

[23 November 2019 12:01 · Michael Jones]

They teams are out for the warm ups at the London Stadium: 

[23 November 2019 12:04 · Michael Jones]

He looks like he has taken the burden of the club on his shoulders and Jose Mourinho agrees that Spurs need to help Harry Kane win trophies: 

[23 November 2019 12:06 · Michael Jones]

Manuel Pellegrini has outlined his plans for the match, he told BT Sport:

"First of all we are concentrating on defending. We have conceded six goals and five of them were from set pieces. We need to work on that.

"I don’t have any problems with Jose – he is a special man – he named it himself. He is a good manager, he does well in the Premier League. I feel sad for Mauricio Pochettino he has done so much for the club. I wish Jose a lot of success but after this game."

[23 November 2019 12:09 · Michael Jones]

Jose gives his thoughts in the build up to his first game in charge of Spurs:  

[23 November 2019 12:15 · Michael Jones]

It is the start of a new era at Tottenham but how do the fans move on from Mauricio Pochettino?

[23 November 2019 12:20 · Michael Jones]

Ten minutes to go until kick off. Will West Ham keep Spurs under wraps or can Jose reignite Tottenham's away form and get their first win since January?

[23 November 2019 12:24 · Michael Jones]

Jose Mourinho has lost his last two matches versus Manuel Pellegrini, with his sides conceding six goals.

Tottenham begin the weekend in 14th place, their lowest position after 12 matches since March 2009.

They have kept one league clean sheet this season, a joint-low with Norwich.