West Ham vs Tottenham live: Bergvall and Van de Ven score for Spurs after Soucek sent off
West Ham 0-0 Tottenham: Thomas Frank’s side won their first match following Daniel Levy’s exit from Tottenham
Tottenham defeated West Ham and inflicted more misery on Graham Potter’s side who slumped back into the relegation zone after a 3-0 loss at the London Stadium.
The Hammers began the match well but were thrown off their stride by a Cristian Romero header that was eventually ruled out for a foul in the build-up. The hosts made it to the half time break on level terms but Spurs responded quicker after the break.
Another corner undid West Ham’s good work as Pape Sarr nodded home from the back post before Tomas Soucek was sent off for a rash tackle and the Irons dropped to 10-men.
Two goals followed, one for Lucas Bergvall through a fine header and another for Micky van de Ven scuffing in a snapshot from inside the area.
Spurs earned all three points and drew level with Arsenal at the top of the Premier League table while West Ham languish at the opposite end and have more questions to answer.
Relive the updates with The Independent’s live blog below:
Tottenham ease past West Ham to put Graham Potter back under pressure
Graham Potter found himself back under pressure as Tottenham returned to winning ways with a 3-0 London derby demolition of West Ham.
Pape Matar Sarr, Lucas Bergvall and Micky van de Ven got the goals as Spurs, playing their first match since the departure of chairman Daniel Levy, bounced back from the 1-0 home defeat by Bournemouth a fortnight ago.
But for West Ham, any of the confidence garnered from their surprise 3-0 win at Nottingham Forest evaporated as, for the second home game in a row, they wilted in front of a London rival.
Tottenham ease past West Ham to put Graham Potter back under pressure
FT West Ham 0-3 Tottenham
This was West Ham's seventh straight Premier League home game without a win.
Full-time! West Ham 0-3 Tottenham
90+5 mins: The full time whistle goes and Tottenham have the win.
Thomas Frank’s side were very impressive and Spurs look to be clicking under their new boss.
West Ham continue to struggle and there are many questions for Graham Potter to answer.
West Ham 0-3 Tottenham
90+2 mins: Incredible!
A perfect double save from Mads Hermansen denies Mohammed Kudus who volleys a crossed pass and then Brennan Johnson trying to poke home the follow up.
West Ham 0-3 Tottenham
90 mins: Jarrod Bowen is still trying to solve some things for West Ham.
He goes on a fine run to the byline, drives into the box but then loses possession before he can shoot.
Five minutes of added time to play.
West Ham 0-3 Tottenham
85 mins: As things stand, Tottenham are propelling themselves up to second in the table just behind Arsenal on goal difference.
It’s been a strong day for Thomas Frank and co. His players are managing this game comfortably.
West Ham 0-3 Tottenham
80 mins: The game is coasting to its conclusion.
Brennan Johnson is on for Spurs and looks keen to add to the scoreline.
Tottenham have all the possession and are seemingly biding their time to score again.
West Ham 0-3 Tottenham
74 mins: Udogie makes a run down the left wing and cuts the ball back after reaching the box.
Joao Palhinha sprints onto the ball and strikes a first time effort at goal which rockets into the nearest defender.
West Ham 0-3 Tottenham
70 mins: Destiny Udogie and Richarlison are introduced by Thomas Frank to replace Djed Spence and Xavi Simons.
Simons’ Tottenham debut ends with an assist from the corner which led to the first goal.
Not a bad outing.
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