The Independent
·7 April 2024
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·7 April 2024
It's all over at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, and those two quick-fire goals early in the second half secure all three points for the hosts against Nottingham Forest!! Postecoglou's two half-time changes worked wonders almost immediately, with Hojbjerg and Bentancur both involved in early chances before Van de Ven's rocket into the top corner restored Spurs' advantage!! Six minutes later, the hosts were in again, as Bentancur flicked Maddison's cross into the path of Porro and the right-back made it 3-1 with a sumptuous half-volley. Further chances followed as Maddison and Son both came close to a fourth, but Spurs needn't add another goal as Forest's opportunities waned at the other end. Despite outscoring Spurs in terms of xG (1.56 to 1.48), Forest's biggest second half chances saw Wood, Williams and Elanga all draw straight-forward saves from Vicario. A second win in three takes Spurs above Aston Villa and into the top four, while Forest's goal difference takes a hit as they creep slightly closer to the Premier League trap-door!