Tottenham were held to a 1-1 draw by Fulham in a hard-fought Premier League clash on Sunday.
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Despite a strong performance from Brennan Johnson, who scored for the fourth consecutive match, Spurs struggled for large stretches of the game, particularly in the second half.
Fulham, on the other hand, were denied by several fine saves from Fraser Forster and hit the woodwork but ultimately found their equalizer through Tom Cairney’s superb curling effort.
The first half was frenetic, with both sides struggling to control the game, but Fulham created the better chances, which were thwarted by Forster. Spurs took the lead against the run of play when Johnson scored. However, Fulham responded well, and Cairney’s equalizer was a deserved reward for their efforts.
The game ended in frustration for Spurs as Fulham’s skipper Cairney was sent off late in the match. Tottenham, missing a recognized No. 9, couldn’t capitalize on the man advantage, and Fulham held on for a well-earned point.
Tottenham Player Ratings (4-3-3)
- Fraser Forster (7.5/10): Solid performance with important saves to keep Spurs in the game.
- Pedro Porro (6.9/10): Wasn’t overly effective but contributed defensively.
- Radu Dragusin (7.7/10): Strong performance at the back, making several crucial interventions.
- Ben Davies (7.1/10): Solid but a little exposed at times, especially in the second half.
- Destiny Udogie (6.9/10): Struggled to impact the game both defensively and going forward.
- Yves Bissouma (6.8/10): A steady presence in midfield but lacked influence in key moments.
- Pape Sarr (7.6/10): Played well, showing strength in midfield and breaking up Fulham’s attacks.
- James Maddison (6.4/10): Not his best performance; struggled to create much going forward.
- Brennan Johnson (7.5/10): Scored Spurs’ only goal and showed his clinical finishing ability.
- Son Heung-min (6.5/10): Quiet game; struggled to make an impact.
- Timo Werner (7.2/10): Active and dangerous, but couldn’t find the breakthrough.
- Dejan Kulusevski (6.5/10): Subbed on but didn’t offer enough to influence the game.
- Lucas Bergvall (N/A): Only a brief appearance.
- Archie Gray (N/A): Came on late and had little impact.
- Will Lankshear (N/A): Very brief appearance in stoppage time.
Fulham Player Ratings (4-2-3-1)
- Bernd Leno (7.1/10): Made key saves, especially from Son and Johnson.
- Kenny Tete (7.7/10): Strong defensive display and was a threat going forward.
- Issa Diop (7.0/10): Solid defensively but was a bit slow to react on Spurs’ goal.
- Calvin Bassey (6.6/10): Struggled with pace and positioning at times.
- Antonee Robinson (7.4/10): Consistent at the back, though lacked a strong attacking presence.
- Sasa Lukic (6.8/10): Battled hard but was substituted as Fulham searched for more creativity.
- Sander Berge (7.3/10): Played well in midfield, distributing the ball efficiently.
- Emile Smith Rowe (6.8/10): Had a quiet game but showed flashes of quality.
- Alex Iwobi (7.7/10): Dangerous at times, providing good service and creating opportunities.
- Raul Jimenez (6.8/10): Unable to make much of an impact in attack.
- Reiss Nelson (7.4/10): Played well on the wing, providing pace and width.
- Tom Cairney (6.5/10): Scored the equalizer but was sent off for a reckless tackle.
- Harry Wilson (6.8/10): A solid but unspectacular substitute.
- Rodrigo Muniz (5.8/10): Struggled to make an impact off the bench.
- Timothy Castagne (N/A): Came on late with no real opportunity to influence.
- Ryan Sessegnon (N/A): Also entered late with little time to affect the match.
Player of the Match: Kenny Tete (Fulham)
