Tottenham stunned at the death as West Ham snatch 2-1 derby win with 94th‑minute dagger
North London shook late. A 94th‑minute corner, a lost marker, and Callum Wilson stole it for West Ham. Tottenham’s 2-1 home defeat cuts deep, not only for the points dropped but for what it says about where this team is heading under Thomas Frank. I watched the mood flip from defiant to furious in seconds. The final whistle brought loud boos and pointed chants at the manager. It felt like a turning point.
The match that slipped away
Tottenham actually started with intent. They pinned West Ham back and moved the ball with speed. Then a single break flipped the script. In the 15th minute, Crysencio Summerville drifted into space, took his chance, and finished clean. Spurs were stunned. The stadium fell quiet.
They clawed back after the break. Cristian Romero rose on 64 minutes and powered home a header. The place erupted. For a spell, Spurs flowed. Conor Gallagher, on debut after a 35 million pound move, found pockets and tried to drive the press. He worked. He ran. It still did not tilt the game.
West Ham stayed tough and waited. Their plan was simple. Stay compact, win fouls, punish set pieces. In stoppage time, that discipline paid off. A corner dropped into the danger zone. Spurs lost their shape for a moment. Wilson reacted first and guided the ball in. Bedlam in the away end. Shock everywhere else.
Spurs’ pain grows, and the injury crisis bites
The most sobering scene came before halftime. Ben Davies went down after a heavy challenge and signaled for help at once. Medical staff moved quickly with oxygen and a leg brace. He was stretchered off to applause from all sides. It looked serious. The faces on the Spurs bench said it all.
Spurs will confirm the extent of Davies’ injury after scans. The early signs suggest a long absence.
This comes with Richarlison already out up to seven weeks with a hamstring issue. It forces more reshuffles in a back line that is already thin. Micky van de Ven is still building back. Full backs have been rotating. Today, communication cracked at the worst time. Tottenham can point to bad luck. They must also own their details, especially late in games.
The noise around Thomas Frank intensified tonight. Three wins in 14 league matches is a brutal run for a club with top four goals. I heard fans shout Frank out as he walked down the tunnel. The board cannot ignore that sound for long.
West Ham’s opportunism, Spurs’ systemic issue
Give West Ham credit. They were street smart. Summerville’s movement troubled Spurs all afternoon. Wilson brought bite and presence. Their midfield tracked runners and killed space. When the game turned chaotic, they stayed calm.
Spurs had the ball, but West Ham had control. That is a telling difference. Tottenham’s rest defense was ragged in transition. Their set piece setup, again, did not hold under stress. These are not one offs. They are repeat leaks. The late corner was not a freak moment. It was the latest warning sign.
Spurs are in a slide. The pattern is clear, late goals conceded, pressure on set pieces, not enough punch in the final third.
January window now shapes the season
Tonight pushes Tottenham toward action. The list is obvious to anyone who watched.
- Left sided defender cover if Davies faces a long layoff
- A forward to ease the load while Richarlison recovers
- A specialist set piece voice on the coaching staff
- Leaders who can steady games in the final 15 minutes
Gallagher will help once he beds in. His engine suits the idea of front foot football. But he cannot fix structure alone. This must be a window about balance and clarity, not just names. Frank needs options that fit his press, and a plan that protects a wounded back line. The fixtures pile up quickly. Confidence can drain just as fast.
The day across the league
Elsewhere, the title race and top four storylines tightened. Manchester United beat Manchester City 2-0, a statement that shakes the table. Chelsea won under new boss Liam Rosenior, a clean 2-0 that signals a reset. Liverpool drew 1-1 with Burnley, points dropped that keep the chase tense. It all magnifies the cost of Spurs’ late lapse. Margins are thin everywhere.
What it means right now
This result changes the mood, and it might change the plan. West Ham walk out with belief and momentum. Tottenham walk out with fresh doubts, louder questions, and a growing injury list. The derby sting is bad. The deeper concern is worse.
Spurs can still salvage their season. The talent is there. Son remains a world class finisher. Romero is a warrior. Kulusevski can break lines. They need a week of hard truths, sharper training on restarts, and smart, fast moves in the market. Tonight was a punch to the gut. What comes next will define Thomas Frank’s tenure.
Conclusion
A derby decided in the final seconds, a stretcher, and a storm of noise. West Ham were ruthless when it mattered. Tottenham were not. The scoreboard reads 2-1, but the story is bigger, set pieces, injuries, and a manager under siege. The clock is ticking in North London. ⚡
