In the early morning of March 21, Beijing time, the 30th round of the Premier League ushered in a focus battle: Tottenham Hotspur, which aims to compete for the fourth place, faces the fierce rival West Ham United at home.
In the current Premier League table, Manchester City leads with 29-70 points, and Liverpool rank second with 29-69 points, and the title race will be dominated by these two companies. Chelsea are third with 28-59 points, the title is only theoretically possible, and there is not much problem in keeping the top four, so the competition for the remaining top four places (Champions League qualification) will be extremely fierce. Arsenal, who are fourth with 54 points in 28 games, have mastered the initiative to compete for the fourth place, manchester United in fifth place with 50 points in 29 games, Tottenham Hotspur in seventh place with 48 points in 28 games, and West Ham United, who are sixth with 48 points in 29 games, are also opponents that Arsenal cannot ignore.
The match coincided with Tottenham's home and West Ham United's, west Ham United had the same points as Tottenham Hotspur in multiple matches, with only 3 goal difference advantages. In this game, who wins and who fights for four has not yet dropped the chain, who loses who fights for four hopes is very slim, if the draw, then the happiest nature is Arsenal, and Manchester United.
Yes, Spurs started 3421, Kane played in the center, on both sides Son Heung-min, Kulusevsky, midfielders Reguilon, Hoybel, Bentankuur, Doherty, three centre-backs Ben Davis, Dale, C. Romero, goalkeeper Lowry. The total value of the starting eleven is 400 million euros.
West Ham United's starting formation is also 3421, Antonio plays in the center, lancini and Benrahma on both sides, midfielders Masuaku, Rice, Shoczek and Ben Johnson, three centre-backs Cressville, Dawson and Zuma, and goalkeeper Fabianski. The total value of the starting eleven is 210 million euros.
After the match opened, Spurs went on the offensive. In the 8th minute, Tottenham Hotspur broke the ball in front of the field, Kane took the ball into the box and crossed, Son Heung-min wrapped up in front of the point, the ball hit Zuma's foot and went straight to the goal, Fabianski did not have time to react, the ball was scored! Tottenham Hotspur lead 1-0.
In the 12th minute, Kulu broke through on the right and Kane's two-over-one cross was met by Son Heung-min to copy the shot and hit the post to pop up.
In the 24th minute, Kane midfielder took the ball and crossed it, Son Heung-min inserted a burst of shots, the ball scored! Tottenham extended the score to 2-0.
In the 35th minute, West Ham used a set-piece to score a city, West Ham united corner kick out, Benrahma pumped the goal. Tottenham Hotspur 2:1 West Ham United.
In the 39th minute, Kane's long-range shot from outside the penalty area was held by Fabianski.
In the 88th minute, Lowry drove out the ball, Kane's header was crossed to Son Heung-min, who took the ball to form a single knife and faced the goalkeeper with a calm low shot.
In the end, Tottenham Beat West Ham United 3-1 at home to win the crucial battle for the fourth, 51 points in 29 games rose to fifth in the Premier League table, and Manchester United, who scored 50 points in 29 games, was pushed to sixth, three points behind fourth-place Arsenal in the first round. Arsenal are still in control of the fourth initiative, but considering that Arsenal will fight against strong opponents in the next row, regardless of the weak Manchester United, Spurs' opportunity may come.
United's away match against Liverpool was postponed until 20 April. Arsenal will play chelsea, Manchester United and West Ham in 10 days in late April, and it is impossible not to lose points.