Tottenham Hotspur edged out Bournemouth with a 1-0 victory in the Premier League, with Pape Sarr scoring the decisive goal, his second for Spurs and the seventh of his career, from 20 yards. Spurs led 1-0 at halftime but their overall play was lacking in fluency and intensity, particularly after Sarr was substituted due to an injury. Despite creating numerous chances, Bournemouth's higher expected goals (xG) did not translate into a score. Sarr's performance was noteworthy as he has been called up by Senegal for the upcoming AFCON. The win puts Tottenham a point behind Arsenal in the league standings as they conclude 2023.
One more point and we’re safe from relegation #COYS
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+3 TO END 2023! 🎆 https://t.co/bDDhg2RQPq
Injury-hit Tottenham go a point behind Arsenal in the Premier League 👊 Ending 2023 with a win against Bournemouth. #BBCFootball #TOTBOU https://t.co/8ElTCDJJ7o
Spurs 1-0 up at HT but playing terribly. Bournemouth being well ahead on xG is a fair reflection of the numerous chances they've created and wasted. They dominated the last 30. Spurs are lacking fluency and intensity. They're also lacking many midfielders with Sarr off injured.
🚨⚪️ Bad news for Spurs as Pape Sarr is brought off with an injury… after he scored an important goal today. AFCON right around the corner, Sarr has been called up by Senegal — more to follow. 🇸🇳 https://t.co/VeVQ2BMHHx
Spurs with a football goal - slack pass out by Bournemouth keeper Neto, Bentancur intercepts and it's worked to Sarr who lines up a drilled finish from 20 yards. Only his second Spurs goal and the seventh in his career. 1-0.
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