In a London derby that had absolutely everything, Tottenham Hotspur produced a stunning second-half fightback to snatch a dramatic 3-2 victory from the jaws of defeat against West Ham United at the London Stadium.
The match exploded into life just seconds after the restart. A cleverly worked short corner from James Maddison found its way to Brennan Johnson, whose pinpoint cross was met with a thunderous header by Kurt Zouma. In a cruel twist for the West Ham captain, the ball cannoned off him and into his own net, handing Spurs an early lead.
West Ham, however, refused to be bowed. Their response was swift and devastating. Just five minutes later, Jarrod Bowen delivered a perfect corner onto the head of Konstantinos Mavropanos, who powered a magnificent header past Guglielmo Vicario to level the scores and send the home fans into raptures.
The turnaround was complete before the half-hour mark. A lightning-fast counterattack, finished with ice-cool precision by Michail Antonio, put the Hammers in front. The Jamaican striker latched onto a through ball, held his nerve, and slotted home to complete a whirlwind first half.
The second half belonged entirely to the visitors. Ange Postecoglou's men laid siege to the West Ham goal, and their pressure finally told in the final quarter of the match. The talismanic Son Heung-min, quiet for large parts, popped up with a priceless equaliser, finishing clinically from inside the box to set up a grandstand finish.
With the clock ticking down, destiny called for Brennan Johnson. The Welsh winger became the hero, arriving at the back post to tap in a low, driven cross from Timo Werner in the 89th minute, completing a memorable comeback and sending the travelling Spurs support into delirium.
The result sees Tottenham solidify their grip on a top-four Champions League spot, injecting massive momentum into their season. For West Ham, it's a bitter pill to swallow after a performance filled with fight, but ultimately undone by a lack of concentration at the death.
