Despite a difficult three-game stretch, 熱刺 Hotspur is finally getting back on track with a win over 230311 熱刺 VS 諾定咸森林 in their 英超 賽程 matchup. The result 熱刺 gives Antonio Conte's team the boost it needs to continue their push for a top-four finish in the Premier League. Harry Kane and Son Heung-min scored to help Spurs pick up a 3-1 victory over Nottingham Forest on Saturday in north London. The goals, including Kane's first penalty in nearly a month, helped 熱刺 move six points clear of Liverpool in fourth place.
For Forest, the loss is another in a string of results that have left them perilously close to the bottom three, with their relegation hopes now hanging by a thread. Goalkeeper Fraser Forster made a number of excellent saves to preserve the win, but he was unable to keep out Andre Ayew's stoppage-time penalty.
Richarlison was a standout performer, creating a number of chances in the Tottenham penalty area. His skill was a key factor in winning a first-half penalty that Harry Kane converted to open the scoring.
He was also a key contributor in the second half, helping Tottenham take control of the match by finding Son Heung-min in the box to score his 10th goal of the season. It was a deserved reward for his tireless work throughout the game.
Kane's double gave Tottenham a much-needed three-point lead over Liverpool in the race for fourth place, while Heung-min's goal ensured that the home side kept their Premier League title challenge alive. It also ended a dismal week for Conte, who has lost his job after both FA Cup and Champions League exits.
For Forest, the loss marks their first defeat in four matches and puts them five points behind Everton. They are currently in 14th place but have some promising young players in attack, led by Brennan Johnson who has two goals and one assist this season. Morgan Gibbs-White is supporting him well but some defensive issues are starting to surface.
The game saw several key moments in the first half and Tottenham took the lead with a goal by Harry Kane in the 19th minute. Kane was involved in all the early action and after a great cross from January recruit Pedro Porro, he slid in to head beyond Keylor Navas at the far post.
Soon after, Kane won a penalty and blasted home the spot kick to extend his Premier League tally to 20 for the season. It was his first since a miss against France in the World Cup quarter-finals.
He was a key player in the second half, as he assisted on Son's goal and created numerous other chances. He also had a goal saved by Forster but was unable to prevent Forest from grabbing a consolation in the 81st minute with captain Joe Worrall heading home.
Tottenham's resurgence under Conte has been the focus of intense speculation after both their Champions League exit and a run of defeats. The win over Forest was just the thing to put the gloom out of the club's fan base and ease the pressure on Conte.