EPL: Tottenham beat Fulham to boost top four hopes

Tottenham Hotspur moved to within three points of the top four with a 1-0 win over Fulham at Craven Cottage on Thursday night.

However it needed an own goal from Tosin Adarabioyo for Spurs to leave West London with the win, as Fulham again put in an impressive performance without the rewards at an empty Craven Cottage.

Jose Mourinho’s side took the lead on 19 minutes when Heung-Min Son fed Dele Alli, whose flicked finish came off Tosin en-route to finding the back of the net.

𝗙𝗨𝗟𝗟-𝗧𝗜𝗠𝗘 ⏱ A first-half Fulham own goal is enough to hand us the win at Craven Cottage 💪

⚪ #FFC 0-1 #THFC 🟢 pic.twitter.com/9D2JmK5H3f

— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) March 4, 2021

Spurs had the better of the remainder of the first half and should have extended their advantage, only for Harry Kane and Son to miss decent chances.

Fulham took complete control of the game after the break however, dominating possession and forcing Tottenham into a number of defensive changes as Mourinho took off Dele and Gareth Bale to try and protect the lead. They thought they had the equaliser, only for Maja’s goal to be ruled out by VAR, and Spurs ultimately held on for a win that they barely deserved.

Three important points 👊#THFC ⚪️ #COYS pic.twitter.com/MwzTnP30NA

— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) March 4, 2021

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Three points would have seen Fulham move out of the relegation zone, but their first loss in six league matches means they remain three points behind Newcastle United and Brighton & Hove Albion, and still three points from safety.

Scott Parker’s side return to action at Anfield on Sunday, while Spurs will play a second London derby in a week when they take on Crystal Palace at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium this weekend.