Tottenham 3-1 Nottingham Forest - Premier League RECAP: Live score, team news and updates as Spurs move up to fourth after seeing off strugglers
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Van de Ven reacts to stunning Spurs goal
Micky van de Ven has been speaking pre-match and has assured confidence after detailing his brilliant goal that made it 2-1 against Forest.
The Spurs defender told Sky Sports: 'I saw Sonny get the ball and thought "pass it to me and I will just bang it".
'Unbelievable noise, it was my first goal in this stadium and I will never forget it.'
Was Maddison lucky to stay on the pitch?
Was James Maddison lucky to play a part in Tottenham's victory or should he have been sent off in a clash with Ryan Yates? See what is saying said on the incident below.
FULL TIME: Tottenham 3-1 Nottingham Forest
That's it as Spurs complete a resounding victory helped on their way by thumping finishes from defenders Micky van de Ven and Pedro Porro.
Tottenham move into the top four for the first time since February as they leapfrog Aston Villa into fourth on goal difference.
It was always going to be hard for Forest who momentarily fought back to 1-1 before being dismantled by a rampant home side in the second half.
The visitor's remain above the relegation zone, level on points with Luton and only outside the bottom three on goal difference -that has taken another hit today.
Goal:Tottenham 3-1 Nottingham Forest (Pedro Porro)
Where is Forest's defence?! Maddison's cross is nodded into the path of Porro who is completely open in the box.
He could have took a touch to control the ball but decides to put his foot through it and nearly takes the back of the net off.
Three points surely wrapped up now.
Goal:Tottenham 2-1 Nottingham Forest (Micky van de Ven)
It's an absolute THUNDERBOLT from the centre-back as he smashes a rolling ball into the roof of the net from the edge of the box.
The goalkeeper had no chance of reaching that and Van De Ven can't believe he has just scored such a brilliant goal. A lesson to Tottenham's forwards right there!
HALF TIME: Tottenham 1-1 Nottingham Forest
Forest win a corner from a decent free-kick in the dying embers of the half but are denied a sniff at goal by good defending from Udogie.
The three minutes of additional time are run down to bring up half time.
It's been a strange first 45 minutes, and what I mean by that is Spurs have lost control of the game after scoring early.
The hosts were cruising when Murillo bundled the ball into his own net, but failed to weather Forest's attack as Elanga found Wood who finished emphatically.
The visitor's should have been leading but were denied as Wood whacked the woodwork and waste a golden scoring opportunity.
Tottenham 1-1 Nottingham Forest
Yates has to be careful here as while already on a yellow card, he then tells the referee to look at an incident with Maddison on VAR.
Technically, if you do that then a yellow card should be shown which in this case would mean Yates is sent off. Simon Hooper talks to both players before play resumes.
Tottenham 1-1 Nottingham Forest
Oh my word, how has Chris Wood missed that?! He has a rebound from three-yards out with Vicario scrabling on the floor.
The veteran striker tries to smash his ball through the back of the net and in-turn whalops the ball onto the post that then spits it out as the chance goes begging. Shocking finish, he had to score.
Tottenham 0-0 Nottingham Forest
Murillo nearly scores an outstanding goal from his own half just an hour after we saw Bruno Fernandes do something similar for Manchester United.
It was an audacious effort from the Brazilian as Vicario was left stranded and I tell you what, if that was on-target then it was going in,
Ange Postecoglou highlights Forest threat
The Tottenham manager has been speaking pre-match and outlined the threat that Forest's potent attack possesses.
Speaking to Sky Sports, he said: 'I think in that, all the games are the same at the moment with no easy games for anyone,
'They have good threats up front and we have to be wary of that but ultimately we are at home and have good home form.'
A new opponent for Timo Werner
The former Chelsea man takes on Nottingham Forest for the first time today and has been trusted by Ange Postecoglou ahead of Dejan Kulusevski.
He grabbed an assist in Tottenham's recent 1-1 draw against West Ham and will undoubtedly be tasked with using his pace to get in behind Forest's back-line today.
Warm-ups finishing ahead of kick-off
The players have been getting put through their paces as the stadium fills up nicely and are now heading back down the tunnel for what will be the final time before kick-off.
Spurs have been prone to the odd surprise slip-up this season, while Forest have shown they have the potential to cause an upset. Kick-off is at 6pm.
United close gap to Spurs
A point in Manchester means Erik ten Hag's side are now eight points behind Tottenham in a race for a place in next season's Champions League.
It sounds a lot of points - and is a lot - but after today, Ange Postecoglou must prepare his side for a ridiculous schedule with Spurs taking on Newcastle, Man City, Arsenal, Chelsea and Liverpool in their next five games.
If United can find any type of consistency, then Spurs could be catchable during that run.
Manchester United 2-2 Liverpool
The full-time whistle has just blown at Old Trafford where Liverpool scored late to rescue a point. You can follow all the reaction from that one below.
Tottenham's main man: Son Heung-min
The Spurs skipper scored his 15th goal of the season in their 2-1 win over Luton last time out and he's been in terrific form this season.
Son leads the club's goalscoring charts with three in his last five outings with Richarlison just behind on 11 Premier League strikes.
He's only scored once against Forest before and needs to produce a huge performance today if the hosts are to snatch a win over a battling visiting side.
Who needs a win the most?
Arguments can be made for both teams, but you really feel this is a bigger game for Nottingham Forest than it is Spurs. Both need points to help their relative causes, but Forest are locked in a five-team race to avoid relegation.
They are currently just outside the drop zone on goal difference alone and a win today would put them three points clear.
Meanwhile, Spurs are within reach of the Champions League places and will move level on points with Aston Villa if they seal victory today.
It's a different race than usual this season though with fifth-place likely to be enough to qualify for the Champions League this season.
Tottenham seeking third consecutive win over Forest
A win for the hosts today would make it three wins on the spin against Nottingham Forest. Ange Postecoglou guided his side to a comfortable 2-0 win at the City Ground earlier in the season, with former boss Antonio Conte celebrating a 3-1 home win over Forest last season.
Forest need three points today as they aim to keep their place in the league, but recent history isn't on their side.
Tottenham issue statement after man killed near ground
Tottenham earlier sent out a statement confirming that today's match would go ahead after a male was stabbed to death and found earlier on Sunday morning.
The club announced certain road closures have been put in place near the stadium while police carry out investigations in the area.
Man United 1-1 Liverpool
If you wanted to keep updated with the live score from Old Trafford during the ongoing clash between Manchester United and Liverpool before Tottenham get underway then you can do so below.
The hosts have just equalised with a sensational goal from Bruno Fernandes.
Good afternoon and welcome
Hello, thanks for joining us, and welcome to Mail Sport's live blog of Sunday's final Premier League clash as Tottenham host Nottingham Forest in the capital.
Both sides are searching for a vital three points that will make a huge difference at both ends of the table, with Tottenham chasing a place amongst the top four and Forst desperately wanting to put space between themselves and the relegation zone.
Kick-off is at 6pm and we have plenty to get throught before then, including team news that will be with us shortly.
- FULL TIME: Tottenham 3-1 Nottingham Forest
- Tottenham 3-1 Nottingham Forest (Pedro Porro)
- Tottenham 2-1 Nottingham Forest (Micky van de Ven)
- HALF TIME: Tottenham 1-1 Nottingham Forest
- Tottenham 1-1 Nottingham Forest (Chris Wood)
- Tottenham 1-0 Nottingham Forest (Own goal)
- KICK OFF: Tottenham 0-0 Nottingham Forest
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