Tottenham Beats West Ham 4-1 in Derby

Tottenham achieved a significant 4-1 victory over West Ham, marking a comeback from their previous defeat at Brighton, as they scored three goals in just eight minutes during the second half. Ange Postecoglou's tactical adjustments, including substituting Pape Matar Sarr for James Maddison, restored balance to Spurs' midfield, allowing Dejan Kulusevski to drive the comeback. Yves Bissouma, Heung-min Son, and an own goal by West Ham's Alphonse Areola contributed to the rapid scoring spree. West Ham initially took the lead through Mohammed Kudus, who was later sent off following a VAR review, exacerbating their downfall. Despite starting strongly, West Ham's defensive vulnerabilities were exposed, leading to their collapse under Tottenham's increasing pressure. This victory served as a morale boost for Tottenham, answering doubts about their resilience and tactical competence.