Tottenham defeated West Ham 3-1 in a thrilling match in the Premier League. Son scored twice, helping Spurs grab all three points.
We’ve broken down all the key stats for you to digest, including;
* shot maps
* xT (expected threat)
* pass networks
* xG timelines
* defensive duels
* average positions and much more!
We also try to answer some questions for you with the visuals;
Which team dominated the xT timeline? Which player won the most number of aerial duels?
To navigate the stats gallery simply click on the numbers to move through the pages.
At the end of the gallery, you’ll be able to download the full PDF stats report.
Tottenham lined up in a 3-4-3 formation. Harry Kane led the attacking line, with support from Son and Kulusevski on either side.
Tottenham played with a high line, with most of their players occupying spaces in the opposition’s half.
West Ham lined up in a 3-4-3 formation. Michail Antonio led the attacking line, with support from Manuel Lanzini and Said Benrahma on either side.
West Ham crowded the midfield, with multiple players occupying spaces near the centre. They formed a narrow shape on the pitch.
Tottenham’s xG of 1.80 surpassed that of West Ham’s 0.51. Spurs took more shots and had more shots on target than the Hammers. Spur’s PPDA indicates that they were better in their defensive pressing. Spurs also made 21 recoveries in the opponent’s half as compared to West Ham’s 11.
Both Son and Harry Kane had the joint-highest xG in the match. Said Benrahma made the most dribbles. Rice made the most passes to the final third. Ben Davies won the most number of aerial duels.
Tottenham took 14 shots, with four of them on target. Both their goals were scored from inside the box.
West Ham took four shots with one on target.
Tottenham were more threatening side during the first half, while West Ham fared slightly better in the second half. Tottenham were dominant in terms of the xG, as indicated by the xG timeline.
Hojbjerg attempted and received the highest number of passes for his side.
Rice attempted and received the highest number of passes for his side.
Tottenham dominated the passing zones on the right wing near the centre. They attempted multiple successful crosses from both left and right wings.
West Ham dominated the passing zones on the left wing near the centre. They attempted multiple successful crosses.
Spurs created their highest xT from multiple areas near the opposition box. Harry Kane created the highest xT from his passes, 0.547.
Harry Kane also created the highest xT from his dribbles, 0.096.
West Ham created their highest xT on the right wing near the opposition box. Rice created the highest xT from his passes, 0.219.
Said Benrahma created the highest xT from his dribbles, 0.068.
Tottenham were successful in winning defensive duels in the centre. Cristian Romero won seven defensive duels.
Ben Davies won four aerial duels, while Harry Kane won three. Spurs were successful in winning aerial duels in their half.
Tottenham recovered loose ball duels near the centre. Bentancur recovered three loose balls for his side.
West Ham won defensive duels on the left wing in the opponent’s half.
The Hammers won aerial duels in the opponent’s half.
West Ham recovered loose balls in multiple areas of the pitch. Ben Johnson recovered two loose balls for his side.
Son took five corners, creating an xT of 0.48.
Cresswell took three corners, creating an xT of 0.32.
Tottenham put up a solid performance against West Ham, which puts them behind fourth-placed Arsenal.
If you want to download the stats report in PDF format you can do so here: Premier League Stats: Tottenham vs West Ham