Tottenham vs West Ham: Spurs Look to Regroup After Humbling Defeat

Tottenham are seeking redemption after their shocking collapse at Brighton, where they squandered a 2-0 halftime lead to lose 3-2. Manager Ange Postecoglou is eager to see the team stop "flattering to deceive" and deliver a more consistent performance against West Ham. The Hammers, led by Julen Lopetegui, are seeking to build momentum after a 4-1 win over Ipswich in the preceding international break.

Key Takeaways:

• Tottenham have played some brilliant football this season, but have struggled to maintain consistency, particularly in the second half of games.
• Ange Postecoglou has had two weeks to reflect on the team's performance in Brighton, where they were 2-0 up at halftime before losing 3-2.
• West Ham, led by Julen Lopetegui, are eager to build momentum after a 4-1 win over Ipswich, which lifted them to within two points of Tottenham.
• Son Heung-min returns to the starting lineup for Tottenham, replacing Timo Werner on the left wing, while Yves Bissouma starts in place of Rodrigo Bentancur.
• Tottenham and West Ham will face off in a highly anticipated match at 12:30 PM.
• The referee for the match is Andy Madley.

Statistics:

• Tottenham have played three matches against top-four teams, losing two and drawing one.
• West Ham have scored 15 goals in their last five matches, with seven of those goals coming in the last two games.
• Ange Postecoglou is seeking his third win as Tottenham manager, while Julen Lopetegui is looking for his second win in his first seven matches as West Ham manager.

Sources:

• Team news and match analysis, BBC Sport.