Mauricio Pochettino’s side had the chance to leapfrog leaders Leicester City, but struggled to hit their usual standards in a fierce contest under the lights at Upton Park
Tottenham blew the chance to go top of the Premier League table as a solitary goal from Michael Antonio secured a 1-0 win and bragging rights for West Ham on Wednesday evening.
The home side dominated the first half and took the lead after just a few minutes when the in-form Antonio, playing at full-back for the night, headed Dimitri Payet’s corner in at the near post.
Spurs struggled to get out of first gear and, despite improving after the break, rarely tested Adrian in the West Ham goal as a makeshift Hammers back-line dug in to secure all three points.
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