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Spurs get back on track in the Premier League as impressive midfielder grabs opportunity with both hands

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Tottenham piled the misery on rivals West Ham with a comfortable 3-0 win at the London Stadium.

After a fairly uneventful first half, Spurs effectively put the match within 15 minutes of the restart, as Pape Matar Sarr and Lucas Bergvall scored with headers either side of a straight red card for Tomas Soucek.

Here’s how Standard Sport rated the Spurs players at the London Stadium...

Guglielmo Vicario 7

Barely tested beyond a couple of tame Jarrod Bowen efforts. Already has three Premier League clean sheets this season.

Pedro Porro 8

Struggled early on to stop crosses from El Hadji Malick Diouf. Dangerous deliveries of his own though, and got forward well again to support Mohammed Kudus.

Cristian Romero 9

Sensational performance from Spurs’ captain. Unlucky to have a goal ruled out when powering in header and produced a sublime ball over the top for Spurs’ second. So consistent since taking the armband.

Micky van de Ven 9

Bizarre flick in his own box nearly caught Vicario out, but otherwise another supreme showing. Pace kept West Ham in check on the counter and swept home confidently to put the match to bed.

Djed Spence 6

Not at his best and booked when bringing down Bowen after a long ball over the top. West Ham’s best moments in the first half came down his side.

Joao Palhinha 8

Played the deeper role by himself and was tidy in possession, doing his job with minimal fuss. Fortunate to avoid an injury when caught by Soucek’s awful challenge.

Pape Matar Sarr 8

Menace at both ends of the pitch. Works as hard as anyone off the ball and now producing end product, heading in confidently to open the scoring.

Mohammed Kudus 8

Showed his character to keep showing for the ball early on as West Ham booed his every touch. Delivery from corners was superb and went close with volleyed effort in final minutes.

Lucas Bergvall 9

Justified Frank’s decision with a strong display as the most advanced midfielder. Confident in possession, dogged off the ball, and a sensational looped header gave him a deserved goal.

Off the mark: Lucas Bergvall

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Xavi Simons 7

Provided flashes of what Spurs fans can expect but not quite on same wavelength as team-mates yet. Travels so smoothy with the ball and some classy touches, as well as his first assist with corner for Sarr’s header.

Mathys Tel 5

Anonymous in the first half with the fewest touches of any player on the pitch. Slightly more involved after the break and looked more comfortable out wide, but likely to face a lengthy wait for next Premier League start.

Substitutes:

Destiny Udogie (Spence 71’) 6

Enjoyable cameo for the full-back, who had no defending to do with West Ham long since beaten.

Richarlison (Simons 71’) 5

Rested after returning late in the week from international duty. Barely had a kick.

Brennan Johnson (Bergvall 79’) 6

Played on the right when coming on as Kudus shifted inside. Denied by a wonderful save by Mads Hermansen, but was offside anyway.

Wilson Odobert (Tel 79’) 6

Little chance to make an impression as Spurs coasted to the full-time whistle at walking pace.

Kevin Danso (Van de Ven 79’) 6’

Introduction late on allowed Frank to rest Van de Ven ahead of a busy schedule.