West Ham's Lanzini delivers hammer blow for Tottenham

West Ham United 1 Tottenham Hotspur 0: Manuel Lanzini all but killed off Tottenham’s lingering title hopes with the goal that ended their nine-game winning streak in the league and ensured West Ham’s own top-flight survival.

West Ham's Lanzini delivers hammer blow for Tottenham

Lanzini struck from close range in the 65th minute of a pulsating London derby that finally brought West Ham’s new home to life, and left Spurs looking like they have too much to do if they are to overtake Chelsea.

The Blues still have a four-point lead but now have a game in hand, beginning with a home tie against Middlesbrough on Monday, and Antonio Conte’s men are too good to look this gift horse in the mouth.

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