Premier League GW20 - Tottenham vs Bournemouth

Tottenham vs Bournemouth | Picture Credits: Premier League Website

Spurs defeated AFC Bournemouth in a nail-biting New Year's Eve match at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, snapping the latter's seven-game winning streak. The match was characterised by spectacular goals, close calls, and a late comeback attempt that gave the match a theatrical flair.

Line ups:

Tottenham XI: Vicario, Pedro Porro, Royal, Davies, Udogie, Bentancur, Sarr, Lo Celso, Johnson, Richarlison, Son

Subs: Forster, Dier, Dorrington, Phillips, Skipp, Hojbjerg, Donley, Bryan, Veliz

Bournemouth XI: Neto, Smith, Zabarnyi, Senesi, O.dango, Cook, Christie, Kuivert, Sinisterra, Solanke, Tavernier

Subs: Travers, Aarons, Mepham, Rothwell, Scott, Philip, Brooks, Semenyo, Moore

Hotspur Stadium | Picture Credits: Buro Happold

First Half: Sarr Opens the Scoring

Both sides got off to a quick start in the action. In the ninth minute, Pape Matar Sarr set off fireworks by precisely striking the bottom corner from barely inside the 18-yard box. Bournemouth tried to respond right away, but strong goalkeeping and tenacious defence held them back.

Second Half: Son and Richarlison Extend the Lead

Tottenham's Son Heung-min and Richarlison demonstrated their attacking abilities during the first half. With a crisp left-footed goal in the 71st minute, Son doubled the lead and gave Bournemouth's Neto no chance. In the 80th minute, Richarlison gave Spurs a 3-0 lead with a perfectly timed strike off of Johnson's low cross, adding to the team's problems.

Strangely, Alex Scott gave Bournemouth's challenge a boost as he came off the bench. Scott scored his first Premier League goal with six minutes left, showing poise and accuracy. A sense of excitement filled the stadium as Bournemouth attempted a late comeback.

In the last seconds, Solanke missed the mark for Bournemouth and Bryan Gil struck the crossbar for Spurs. Scott celebrated a second goal, ready to add another, only to have a VAR check rule it out for offside. As both sides battled tooth and claw until the very last whistle, the intensity was evident.

Tottenham Triumphs, Bournemouth's Run Ends:

With a final score of 3-1 in favour of Tottenham, Bournemouth's remarkable unbeaten run came to an end. With goals from Sarr, Son, and Richarlison, Spurs earned a well-earned victory; yet, Bournemouth shown tenacity and aggressive purpose, exemplified by Scott's goal. Football fans were treated to a show that perfectly captured the excitement and unpredictable nature of the Premier League as the curtain came down on the final match of the year.

Sarr scored within 10 minutes of the match and gave Tottenham a 1-0 lead | Picture Credits: Premier League Website

Son doubled Tottenham's lead | Picture Credits: Premier League Website

Richarlison increased Tottenham's lead to 3-0 | Picture Credits: Premier League Website

Scott scored a late goal for Bournemouth | Picture Credits: Outlook India