Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino described Hugo Lloris as “one of the best goalkeepers in the world” after his side claimed a fourth successive Premier League victory.
While Eric Lamela scored the only goal against West Ham at London Stadium by heading in Moussa Sissoko’s cross, France captain Lloris made four outstanding saves to deny the hosts an equaliser.
“Hugo was fantastic,” said Pochettino. “It was an amazing victory for us with three points that keep us in a very good position.”
At times Lloris appeared to be engaged in a personal duel with West Ham forward Marko Arnautovic, denying the Austrian four times.
“It was a very close game in the first half,” said West Ham manager Manuel Pellegrini.
“The second half wasn’t complete because we didn’t score, but we had chances. I am very proud about the team. We must continue like this but nobody is happy with the result.”
West Ham’s Andriy Yarmolenko was carried off on a stretcher with an ankle injury in the first half, while Javier Hernandez had a goal ruled out for offside in the closing stages.
Tottenham have now won nine of their past 11 league games and sit fourth in the table, while Manuel Pellegrini’s side remain 15th after back-to-back defeats.
(BBC Sport)
