Tottenham Hotspur emerged victorious in a thrilling New Year's clash against Bournemouth, securing a 3-1 win at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. The match, officiated by referee Simon Hooper, showcased an impressive display from Spurs, featuring goals from Pape Sarr, Son Heung-Min, and Richarlison.
The action-packed encounter saw Pape Sarr opening the scoring early in the 9th minute, converting a chance assisted by Giovani Lo Celso. Son Heung-Min extended the lead in the 71st minute, with Lo Celso providing the assist once again. Richarlison sealed the victory with a goal in the 80th minute, assisted by Brennan Johnson.
Bournemouth managed to pull one back in the 84th minute, as Alex Scott found the net with an assist from Marcus Tavernier. Despite their efforts, Bournemouth couldn't mount a comeback, and Spurs secured the three points.
Notable moments included Alex Scott scoring his first goal for Bournemouth, and a late penalty scare for Tottenham, with Douglas Luiz stepping up to secure a win against Burnley in a dramatic 3-2 victory.
With this win, Tottenham Hotspur continues their push up the Premier League table, while Bournemouth faces a setback. The match featured a total attendance of 61,780 fans at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.