Tottenham responded to their “worst defeat” under Ange Postecoglou with a brilliant second half display to secure a 4-1 victory over West Ham at home.

In their first match since surrendering a two-goal lead against Brighton, Tottenham went behind at home versus the Hammers with Mohammed Kudus arriving at the back post to turn home a Jarrod Bowen pull back.

Spurs had been dominating possession and stepped up the tempo after going behind. Dejan Kulusevski was a bright spark and pulled the hosts level with an inside run and strike from the right wing.

1-1  was the half-time score and the match seemed like a close contest. The second half was anything but. Son Heung-min slipped a fine ball into the box for Destiny Udogie to set up Yves Bissouma’s goal before an unfortunate own goal extended Tottenham’s lead.

Having been involved in the previous two goals Son then drifted into space on the left and finished off a fine solo run to put the game out of West Ham’s reach. Kudus was visibly frustrated and let that show late in the game by collecting a red card.

Relive the updates from Tottenham vs West Ham in the Premier League in today’s live blog

Tottenham vs West Ham LIVE: Latest Premier League updates

• FULL TIME! Tottenham defeat West Ham in Premier League

• 86’ RED CARD! Kudus has a meltdown and receives a red card for violent conduct (TOT 4-1 WHU)

• 61’ POST! Son then hits inside of post as Spurs threaten to run riot (TOT 4-1 WHU)

• 60’ GOAL! Son Heung-min races away as West Ham fall apart (TOT 4-1 WHU)

• 55’ OWN GOAL! Spurs strike twice in two minutes as Todibo bundles in (TOT 3-1 WHU)

• 52’ GOAL! Bissouma strikes to send Spurs into the lead (TOT 2-1 WHU)

• HALF TIME! James Maddison hooked by Ange Postecoglou at HT (TOT 1-1 WHU)

• 36’ GOAL! Kulusevski’s deflected shot hits both posts and goes in (TOT 1-1 WHU)

• 19’ GOAL! Mohammed Kudus turns in at back post to stun Spurs (TOT 0-1 WHU)

Tottenham Hotspur FC 4 - 1 West Ham United FC

How Ange Postecoglou’s pivotal James Maddison decision changed Tottenham’s direction

16:21 , Miguel Delaney, at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

Sometimes, well, you can actually change the players rather than the manager. At least for one match. In a game where both coaches were under some pressure, Ange Postecoglou was proactive with his own replacements, while Julen Lopetegui paid for his indecisiveness. The wonder is whether the Basque will even be at West Ham by the time Mohammed Kudus returns to the team, as the forward is facing at least a three-game ban, after one game here that visibly frustrated him.

His team were dismal in a 4-1 defeat that could have seen Tottenham score eight. As deserving as that would have been, the victory was still the tale of two subs - or really four. Spurs had been beginning to get on top towards the end of the first half, with Dejan Kulusevski having equalised Kudus’ own opening strike. There was still more that could be done, though, especially given that James Maddison had been quite ineffective. That was particularly so at corners.

Postecoglou decided to bring on Pape Matar Sarr for Maddison and Spurs almost immediately overran West Ham. Yves Bissouma had scored within minutes.

How Ange Postecoglou’s pivotal James Maddison decision changed Tottenham’s direction

More from Lopetegui:

15:12 , Mike Jones

“The first is that we lost three points. The second is that we lost a derby and for that we are very sorry for our fans. The third is that if we want to be competitive in the Premier League we need to improve and we need to approach the bad moments with the right mentality.

“To overcome the situation and to become a better team and be able to win more matches. it is going to be a hard week for sure because we are frustrated today. But we have to look forward and be ready for the next match against Man Utd.

“I did not see the action back on tv [Kudus’ red card] but I think that if the referee reviewed it and decided that it was a red card then I cannot have a doubt. Maybe it is another point to improve, when we suffer in the bad moments we keep calm and fight to the end as a team.”

West Ham boss Julen Lopetegui speaking to BBC Match of the Day:

15:11 , Mike Jones

“First of all we are very disappointed for our fans. The summary is that they [Tottenham] deserved to win to be fair. We started well and we deserved to take the lead despite their two big chances. We defended well, attacked well and had more chances too

“In the second half we conceded the second goal in an action where we had many players in the box. We have to defend better in that moment as they are a team that make a lot of internal runs, which we knew, and we have to avoid that.

“After that was the bad moment in the match. It is normal that you can concede the second goal but then you cannot dismiss ten minutes, we lost all of our possibility to stay in the game and be competitive.”

Postecoglou on Maddison substitution:

14:58 , Mike Jones

“We needed more running power in midfield and Pape [Sarr] has lots of that, bags of energy and running. He really helped us to get control of the midfield and that gave us a good platform to go forward. Our general play improved from there and we looked dangerous going forward.”

Reaction from Ange Postecoglou

14:55 , Mike Jones

The Tottenham boss told Match of the Day: “We had to fight hard in the first half. Going a goal down wasn’t ideal but we clawed our way back into it, and it is not easy. West Ham are a big physical side and they have got some speed as well.

“Second half we were outstanding. We upped the tempo and played some quality football, defended when we needed to and got our finishing right.

“I think we had some chances where we could have scored more but if we keep creating the goals will come. We want to be that sort of side that creates lots of chances.”

More from Son Heung-min:

14:55 , Mike Jones

“[The support is] incredible, I have been missing this support for three weeks and I didn’t go to the national team. Playing in front of these fans is a huge honour and I want to give them something back.

“Sometimes injury time [out] can be good, we have such a busy time, that two or three weeks was perfect to recharge myself and today I was feeling really, really good.

“It’s entertaining [football under Postecoglou] but also a lot of pressure. The winger is expected to create chance and get goals. I think it is a lot of joy and pressure which is where we should be.”

Tottenham captain Son Heung-min speaking to TNT Sports:

14:54 , Mike Jones

“To be back on the pitch is a joy, playing with my team-mates in a beautiful stadium is one of my favourite things - especially when you get the result.

“When we conceded the first goal he [manager Ange Postecoglou] wasn’t very happy. He talked about protecting our goal like a home. But generally altogether with the performance I am very happy.

“When I get the ball I try and find the best solution. In a one-on-one situation I’m very on it and most like to be in this situation.

‘Sarr changed the game’ says Kulusevski

14:43 , Mike Jones

A potentially big call from Ange Postecoglou came at half-time when he replaced James Maddison with Pape Matar Sarr. Dejan Kulusevski thinks that was a turning point in the match as Spurs went on to score three more goals and win the game.

He said: “It’s hard to do both things [attack and defend] all the time and it was good to get Pape in, he changed the game for us.”

Post-match reaction from Kulusevski

14:42 , Mike Jones

Tottenham forward Dejan Kulusevski was awarded the Player of the Match and spoke to TNT Sports saying: “First half was tough because you cannot always be 100% physically. They did good and they scored but, when I scored, I knew we were going to win.

“When we play good we are unbelievable but we have to defend much better. The balance was not good enough, we have to improve that for the next game.

“When everything is clicking we can score four goals.”

Mohammed Kudus sent off after flooring three Tottenham players in wild meltdown

14:38 , Mike Jones

West Ham forward Mohammed Kudus was sent off after taking out three Tottenham players in a matter of seconds in an extraordinary meltdown in the London derby.

Kudus fired West Ham into the lead in the first half but the Hammers imploded after the break, conceding three goals in a seven-minute collapse to trail 4-1 at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

The Ghana international appeared to kick out twice at Micky van de Ven after the Spurs defender fell onto the ball, sparking the melee in which Kudus would lose his head.

Mohammed Kudus sent off after flooring three Tottenham players in wild meltdown

Full-time! Tottenham 4-1 West Ham

14:28 , Mike Jones

90+7 mins: There goes the full-time whistle. Tottenham comeback from conceding against the Hammers to successfully storm to victory at home.

Goals from Dejan Kulusevski, Son Heung-min and Yves Bissouma completed the comeback.

Tottenham 4-1 West Ham

14:21 , Mike Jones

90+3 mins: West Ham are still trying to give it a go and score more goals but things look bleak for Julen Lopetegui’s team. It’s been a shocking start to the season for them and they’ll need to turn it around quickly.

Tottenham 4-1 West Ham

14:18 , Mike Jones

90 mins: Seven minutes of added time to play.

Tottenham 4-1 West Ham

14:16 , Mike Jones

89 mins: With things settling down once again, Ange Posecoglou sends on Archie Gray for Spurs. There’s a few minutes left in this match before added time.

RED CARD! Tottenham 4-1 West Ham

14:14 , Mike Jones

86 mins: Kudus twice shoved Spurs players in the face in that altercation. The VAR informed the referee about the situation and the initial yellow card is scrapped and upgraded to a straight red for the West Ham midfielder.

The Hammers are down to 10-men.

Tottenham 4-1 West Ham

14:12 , Mike Jones

85 mins: Yellow cards. Kudus and Van de Ven are both sent into the book by the referee. Kudus is a lucky boy but there’s a second incident with Kudus showing a hand into Pape Matar Sarr’s face.

This could be a second yellow card...

Tottenham 4-1 West Ham

14:11 , Mike Jones

82 mins: Into the final 10 minutes for the game now and Spurs look very comfortable. Micky van de Ven shoulders Mohammed Kudus off the ball as the West Ham midfielder looks to get into the box.

Kudus kicks out at the Spurs defender when he’s on the floor. The two then come to slapping blows and it all kicks off.

How will the referee sort this one out?

Tottenham 4-1 West Ham

14:08 , Mike Jones

79 mins: Her comes Richarlison.

The Brazilian forward makes his return to the Spurs side after an injury in August. Also coming on for the home side is Rodrigo Bentancur.

Tottenham 4-1 West Ham

14:05 , Mike Jones

76 mins: Under quarter of an hour to go at the Tottenham Hotspur stadium. The tempo has been sucked out of the game by Spurs’ second half blitz.

The hosts have slowed down the game and are looking to control possession to eke out seconds and minutes. West Ham look tired and deflated.

Tottenham 4-1 West Ham

14:00 , Mike Jones

72 mins: Close!

Kudus is trying to drag West Ham back into this game. He drifts inside from the right side of the pitch and has a go. A dipping, curling effort lands in front of Vicario who manages to drop to his right and push it wide of the post.

Tottenham 4-1 West Ham

13:58 , Mike Jones

69 mins: Timo Werner is coming onto the pitch for Spurs with Son Heung-min, just returned from injury, taken off. The Spurs captain receives a big round of applause from the fans.

Guido Rodriguez is also replaced with Konstantinos Mavropanos for West Ham.

Tottenham 4-1 West Ham

13:54 , Mike Jones

66 mins: Julen Lopetegui has managed to get his substitutions onto the pitch. Off come Lucas Paqueta, Michail Antonio and Thomas Soucek.

Edson Alverez, Crysencio Summerville and Carlos Soler replace them.

Tottenham 4-1 West Ham

13:51 , Mike Jones

63 mins: Post! Spurs are on fire now. A simple forward pass goes towards the West Ham box and a deflection takes it into the path of Son.

Son curls a low effort towards the bottom right corner and finds the upright!

At the other end of the pitch, West Ham trouble Tottenham through Kudus who blazes an effort at goal. He’s denied by Destiny Udogie who makes a goalline block. The Hammers want a penalty for handball but their appeals go unheard.

GOAL! Tottenham 4-1 West Ham (Son Heung-min, 60 mins)

13:48 , Mike Jones

Another one!

That should be that for this game. Son Heung-min hangs out wide on the left side as Aaron Wan-Bissaka sprints out of position. The ball is sent through midfield to the Spurs captain who drives at Jean-Clair Todibo.

A couple of step overs take Son towards goal and he finishes off the move with a fine low strike.

Tottenham 3-1 West Ham

13:45 , Mike Jones

58 mins: Spurs have turned this match around completely now. Julen Lopetegui is preparing a triple substitution on the sidelines in order to wrestle some momentum back for his team.

There were less than three minutes between Tottenham’s second and third goals.

GOAL! Tottenham 3-1 West Ham (Jean-Clair Todibo OG, 55’ mins)

13:43 , Mike Jones

An excellent ball from Son in the middle of the pitch sends Kulusevski flying down the right wing. He brings the ball into the area then gives it back to Son now arriving on the overlap.

Son shoots and forces the save out of Alphonse Areola. The ball bounces off the goalkeeper, hits Jean-Clair Todibo and rebounds back into the goal.

GOAL! Tottenham 2-1 West Ham (Yves Bissouma, 52 mins)

13:41 , Mike Jones

Boom!

This goal comes from Son who receives the ball on the left wing. He slots a pass into the area with the outside of this boot and picks out Destiny Udogie who makes a run from deep.

He controls the ball spins and rolls it back to the arriving Yves Bissouma who drives a first time effort into the back of the net.

Tottenham 1-1 West Ham

13:39 , Mike Jones

51 mins: Jean-Clair Todibo turns the ball behind for another Tottenham corner. This is is delivered by Son but Tomas Soucek gets a head to the ball at the near post. He nods it towards Jarrod Bowen and the West Ham captain completes the clearance.

Tottenham 1-1 West Ham

13:37 , Mike Jones

48 mins: West Ham win a free kick just outside the penalty area but don’t trouble the Spurs defence who work the ball clear without too much fuss.

A counter-attack threatens to develop but Emerson is on hand to intercept and clear.

Word has come out that Maddison’s substitution was a tactical switch with Kulusevski playing higher up the pitch and Sarr slotting into a holding role.

Second half! Tottenham 1-1 West Ham

13:33 , Mike Jones

Pape Matar Sarr is coming on for Tottenham with James Maddison the man replaced. Is that a knock or a tactical switch from Ange Postecoglou?

It’s unclear at the minute.

HT Tottenham 1-1 West Ham

13:29 , Mike Jones

Tottenham had 12 corners in the first half against West Ham, only against Aston Villa in December, 2012 (15) have they had more against a side on record (since 2003-04).

Indeed, it’s the most of any Premier League side since Manchester City against Manchester United in March last season (also 12).

HT Tottenham 1-1 West Ham

13:25 , Mike Jones

Tottenham created 12 chances in that first half with only two of them on target. West Ham managed five with two troubling the goalkeeper.

Spurs have controlled possession by 62% to 38% and the fans want more from the home team.

HT Tottenham 1-1 West Ham

13:21 , Mike Jones

Goals from Mohammed Kudus and Dejan Kulusevski provided the first half excitement. Will there be more in the second 45?

Half-time! Tottenham 1-1 West Ham

13:17 , Mike Jones

45+1 mins: Not much time added on at the end of first half but there’s enough for Son to run in behind Wan-Bissaka and collect the ball.

He toes a pass into the six-yard area but there are no white shirts around and West Ham clear the danger just before the whistle is blown.

Nothing to split the teams at the break.

Tottenham 1-1 West Ham

13:13 , Mike Jones

42 mins: Lucas Paqueta receives the first yellow card of the day. He’s tracking back to stop Dominic Solanke’s break and brings the Tottenham man down in the middle of the pitch.

Tottenham 1-1 West Ham

13:10 , Mike Jones

39 mins: Pedro Porro swings in a cross from the right wing but Aaron Wan-Bissaka is there to boot it away. Tottenham have the momentum and the will to get forward.

The crowd are singing again following that goal from Kulusevski.

GOAL! Tottenham 1-1 West Ham (Dejan Kulusevski, 36 mins)

13:09 , Mike Jones

Equaliser!

Dejan Kulusevski has been one of the brighter sparks for Spurs. He’s lively and weaves his way into the box from the left wing.

A left-footed strikes is angled towards the near post but Alphonse Areola gets a hand to the effort diving low to the left.

The ball is palmed onto the post but ricochets over the line and into the net. Spurs are level.

Tottenham 0-1 West Ham

13:05 , Mike Jones

34 mins: Save!

Spurs square the ball across the pitch and pick out Pedro Porro. His first touch sets the ball up for a perfect strike from range and he goes for goal.

The ball deflects off Tomas Soucek and wrongfoots the goalkeeper but Alphonse Areola manages to leap back to his left and keep the ball out with a strong hand.

Tottenham 0-1 West Ham

13:03 , Mike Jones

31 mins: The home fans are starting to get a little restless. They’re watching their team dominate possession and create some decent chances but they can’t break down the Hammers.

Tottenham 0-1 West Ham

12:59 , Mike Jones

28 mins: A corner for Spurs is deflected over to Son by the back post. He cuts onto his left side this time and shoots but there are too many bodies in front of him and West Ham manage to turn the ball behind for another corner. Maddison delivers it but sends the ball over everyone’s heads and out of play.

Chance!

Big moment. Spurs sneak into the box from the left and lift the ball into the six-yard area. Brennan Johnson gets to it first and nods a good effort wide! He needs to hit the target.

Tottenham 0-1 West Ham

12:55 , Mike Jones

25 mins: This is already West Ham’s fifth London derby of the season. They’ve taken four points from those matches so far and have a good chance of securing more now.

The Hammers look solid defensively and are defending most of the attacks Spurs have thrown at them.

Tottenham 0-1 West Ham

12:53 , Mike Jones

22 mins: West Ham haven’t dropped a point from a winning position in league so far this season. They’re leading at the Tottenham Hotspur stadium despite Spurs’ attacking intent.

Emerson defends a cross heading towards Brennan Johnson and nods the ball out for another Tottenham corner.

GOAL! Tottenham 0-1 West Ham (Mohammed Kudus, 19 mins)

12:51 , Mike Jones

West Ham lead!

Jarrod Bowen and Aaron Wan-Bissaka combine on the right wing to get the ball up to the penalty area. A shot from the right-back is deflected but Bowen recovers the ball to keep the attack going.

He pulls the ball back across the box as Mohammed Kudus comes sweeping in from the left wing. Pedro Porro leaves his position following a run from Tomas Soucek which means Kudus is wide open and has the easiest of shots to turn into the back of the net.

Tottenham 0-0 West Ham

12:48 , Mike Jones

17 mins: James Maddison trots over to take a corner for Spurs. It’s their fourth in less than 20 minutes of play. Maddison’s delivery comes into the six yard box but it’s easily scooped up by Areola.

Tottenham 0-0 West Ham

12:47 , Mike Jones

15 mins: Close! Son Heung-min almost has the most perfect return to the Spurs team. He receives the ball on the left side of the pitch and carries it into the area.

A dummy to the left before checking to the right leaves Aaron Wan-Bissaka in bother. Space opens up for the shot and Son whips a right-footed effort towards the far corner and curls it just around the post!

Tottenham 0-0 West Ham

12:44 , Mike Jones

12 mins: Spurs are trying to impose themselves on the match but it’s quite open. They’re attacking prowess leaves space in midfield for West Ham to counter.

Dejan Kulusevski receives the ball. He spins away from Guido Rodriguez and looks to drive up the pitch before being brought down.

Tottenham 0-0 West Ham

12:43 , Mike Jones

10 mins: Save!

West Ham get up the pitch and work the ball across the box to Mohammed Kudus. He’s wide open arriving by the back post and curls a first time shot at goal.

The effort is good but Vicario makes a quick shift to the right and pushes the ball over the crossbar!

Tottenham 0-0 West Ham

12:37 , Mike Jones

6 mins: Close! Spurs throw men into the box and pile the pressure on West Ham. The ball drops kindly to Brennan Johnson on the right side of the area.

He cuts across a dropping ball and strikes a firm shot at the target. The ball flies across the box and just curls wide of the far post!

Great chance.

Tottenham 0-0 West Ham

12:33 , Mike Jones

3 mins: A dainty pass comes into the West Ham box as Dominic Solanke makes a dart towards goal. The move promises to create a decent chance but Alphonse Areola is quick on his feet. He beats Solanke to the ball and punches it out for a throw in.

Confident start from Spurs though.

Kick off! Tottenham 0-0 West Ham

12:31 , Mike Jones

Spurs get the ball rolling at home and work it over to the right wing. Lucas Paqueta leaps above Dejan Kulusevski to get to the follow-up ball and lands awkwardly.

An early worry for West Ham.

Tottenham vs West Ham

12:25 , Mike Jones

The teams are waiting in the tunnel ahead of wlaking out onto the pitch at the Tottenham Hotspur stadium.

Ange Postecoglou has named four forwards in his starting line-up with the creative James Maddison just behind them. Will this methodology work for Spurs today?

Let’s find out.

Antonio’s favourite team

12:20 , Mike Jones

Michail Antonio has scored six Premier League goals against Spurs, his highest tally against any club.

Leaky defences

12:15 , Mike Jones

West Ham’s only clean sheet in the last 25 top-flight matches came in a 2-0 win at Crystal Palace earlier this season. Meanwhile, Tottenham have kept just one clean sheet in 14 Premier League derbies under Ange Postecoglou.

Expect some goals in London today.

Will Maddison score?

12:10 , Mike Jones

James Maddison is one short of 50 Premier League goals. Can he reach that tally today?

Spurs’ slow start

12:05 , Mike Jones

Tottenham’s tally of 10 points from seven games is their lowest at this stage of a top-flight season since 2008-09 under Juande Ramos.

Ange Postecoglou will ‘do everything in my power’ to bring trophies to Tottenham

12:00 , Mike Jones

Ange Postecoglou has insisted it is not impossible to rid the club of its ‘Spursy’ tag and will accept it as his own failure if he cannot deliver trophy success for Tottenham.

A collapse at Brighton two weeks ago sparked more scrutiny on if there is a mental fragility at Spurs, which has been a historic criticism of the Premier League outfit due to a lack of silverware since 2008.

Parallels could be drawn between the public dressing down Postecoglou gave his squad after the loss and the memorable rant of predecessor Antonio Conte in his final fixture following a 3-3 draw at Southampton in 2023.

Ange Postecoglou will ‘do everything in my power’ to bring trophies to Tottenham

Postecoglou on bouncing back

11:58 , Mike Jones

Ange Postecoglou spoke to TNT Sports about his team bouncing back from their defeat to Brighton. He said: “The proof will be in the pudding. It is important that we reflect on that game in the way we should. It is not like it’s out of our reach if we replicate what we did in the first half.

“It is a great motivator as we know what a win will do four our fans. We need them behind us and we can get their energy going if we get a positive result today.”

Landmark appearance within reach for Cresswell

11:55 , Mike Jones

Aaron Cresswell could make his 500th league appearance this afternoon but Julen Lopetegui has tended to use him as an impact substitute this season.

If he reaches the landmark, expect it to be from the bench.

Tottenham’s key man?

11:50 , Mike Jones

Brennan Johnson has scored in seven consecutive matches for club and country.

Pre-match thoughts from Lopetegui

11:48 , Mike Jones

West Ham boss Julen Lopetegui spoke to TNT Sports saying: “We choose one line-up thinking from the last match. Fortunately we have many players who can stay in the line-up and today we have chosen this line-up.

“The past is the past. We play against a big team with big quality at home. We have to be ready with a good answer. It always means more if you get three points.

“We know this about the fans, but we put our focus on the pitch.”

Kilman on Ipswich win

11:35 , Mike Jones

Speaking about West Ham’s victory over Ipswich before the international break, Max Kilman said: “It was a dominant win, a really good performance, and it was good to get our first home win of the season. It’s given us a lot of confidence as a team, as players, and to the supporters too.

“A win like that can really help us build momentum. The Premier League is the toughest league in the world, and every team is very competitive whether it’s home or away, so it’s important to try and win as many games as possible and be as consistent as we can.

“There’s been ups and downs throughout the early season, but we’ve got a new manager, a new squad, and it’s going to take time, but we’re in a good position now and are getting stronger each week.

“We’re in a good position now and have been working really hard, and the understanding [of how the manager wants them to play] is getting there, so it’s a great time to go and play this weekend against Tottenham.”

Tottenham vs West Ham

11:30 , Mike Jones

West Ham are vying to win back-to-back league matches at Spurs for the first time since 1966.

They have won here on the last two visits with Jarrod Bowen and James Ward-Prowse overturning Cristian Romero’s opener in a 1-2 victory last December.

Before that the Hammers won 2-3 in July 2023 with Gianluca Scamacca netting the winner in the 78th minute.

Tottenham vs West Ham team changes

11:22 , Mike Jones

Ange Postecoglou makes two changes to the team that were defeated 3-2 by Brighton before the international break. Timo Werner and Rodrigo Bentancur are dropped with Son Heung-min and Yves Bissouma brought in.

For West Ham, Julen Lopetegui names the same starting XI that defeated Ipswich 4-1 last time out.

Tottenham line-up

11:18 , Mike Jones

Tottenham XI: Vicario; Porro, Romero, Van de Ven, Udogie; Bissouma, Maddison, Kulusevski; Johnson, Solanke, Son

West Ham line-up

11:17 , Mike Jones

West Ham XI: Areola; Wan-Bissaka, Todibo, Kilman, Emerson; Rodriguez, Soucek; Paqueta, Kudus, Bowen; Antonio

Good morning!

08:34 , Mike Jones

Welcome to The Independent’s coverage of today’s Premier League action. Saturday’s early kick off sees Tottenham host West Ham in a London derby that promises to be exciting and intense.

The Hammers defeated Spurs in their own back yard last season and come into the match with some new found confidence following a 4-1 victory over Ipswich Town.

Tottenham meanwhile suffered a disastrous 3-2 defeat to Brighton in their last match before the international break, squandering a two-goal advantage in the second half as the Seagulls emerged triumphant.

That sets the stage for today’s encounter and the question of who will come out on top.

We’ll have all the team news, line-ups and latest updates throughout the afternoon so stick with us as we build up to kick off at 12.30pm.