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Tottenham are the new leaders of the Premier League, at least for a few hours, after beating West Brom late.
Harry Kane headed home to Matt Doherty’s precise cross with just two minutes of 90 remaining at The Hawthorns on Sunday.
England’s captain’s 150th goal in the Premier League, coming just three days after hitting the 200 mark overall for Spurs in Europa League action in Bulgaria, gives Tottenham a clear point at the top. , although they could be quickly overtaken by Leicester or Liverpool (or both) later this afternoon.
Tottenham are now undefeated in their last seven Premier League games, raising hopes that José Mourinho’s side can mount a genuine title challenge this season.
Meanwhile, the heartbroken Baggies are still looking for their first win since promotion, scoring just three points from their first eight games amid rumors about the future of coach Slaven Bilic.
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Kane reaction
“It was a good fight. In the second half we played better than the first … they (West Brom) were defending for their lives, ”Kane told Sky Sports.
“It was about getting that big breakthrough and luckily I got a little header to hit 150.
“As the game opened up we created more opportunities, we just had to keep persisting and with a few minutes to go, it’s about defending that advantage, and luckily we did.
“We are delighted with the three points, we are the best in the league and that is our goal in this game.”
Mourinho praises West Brom display
The Spurs coach told reporters at his post-game press conference: “West Brom’s performance made us play the way we did.”
Another milestone from Kane
I would be remiss not to mention that it was the 150th Premier League goal of Kane’s career, and how important!
The second major milestone reached within days after Spurs’ 200th overall goal against Ludogorets in Bulgaria.
Kane, 27, is the first Tottenham player to reach that mark in the Premier League.
The Spurs’ first season at the top since August 2014 could be brief, with Leicester and Liverpool able to surpass them this afternoon, though fans will no doubt revel in a seven-game unbeaten streak that has inspired genuine hope for a title. . challenge.
Full time – West Brom 0-1 Tottenham
A late header from Kane takes Tottenham to the top of the Premier League!
FIVE minutes of additional time posted at The Hawthorns. Can Tottenham hold out?
OBJECTIVE! West Brom 0-1 Tottenham | Harry Kane 88 ‘
The Spurs surely won it late!
Doherty provides a brilliant cross from the right and Kane perfectly observes the flight of the ball, steering it home with Johnstone trapped in no man’s land.
Goal number 201 in Tottenham colors for the England captain. Heartbreak for West Brom.
85 minutes: It’s West Brom’s turn to apply some late pressure, but they can’t create another clear shot.
The Spurs quickly return to the attack …
82 minutes: West Brom is inviting so much pressure now with his inability to retain possession.
Reguilon is right to pick Vinicius, whose low shot is brilliantly blocked with one hand by Johnstone low to his right.
The West Brom goalkeeper appears to have taken a hit that stretched out to make that late save, but will be fine to continue.
Kane could have taken advantage of the rebound, but he was offside and he obviously knew it.
80 minutes: In the final 10 minutes, Furlong concedes a challenging corner on Reguilon and is injured in the process.
Alderweireld is heading into the next installment, but it’s a comfortable catch for Johnstone.
78 minutes: There is still no path for Kane, as his hopeful endeavor is well blocked.
