Joao Palhinha has netted a probably historic purpose for Tottenham as they battle to keep away from relegation on the ultimate day of the Premier League season.
Spurs went into the match, which might assure their standing subsequent season, at West Ham’s expense.
And the hosts have been on high for almost all of the primary half, limiting Everton to simply 4 touches inside their field.
Each Kevin Danso and Palhinha had possibilities within the early phases, whereas Jordan Pickford produced a sensible cease to disclaim Richarlison tapping in on the again submit.
However he couldn’t stop Palhinha’s strike within the forty second minute. A nook from Mathys Tel reached the Portugal worldwide on the again submit, along with his preliminary effort hitting the submit.
The ball rebounded straight again to the midfielder, who managed to react instinctively to place it throughout the road, earlier than Danso would ultimately bundle it additional into the online.
Celebrations contained in the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium had been wild, with Roberto De Zerbi sprinting down the touchline.
Now, all Spurs should do is maintain onto their lead for an additional 45 minutes, and their Premier League security might be assured.
