The stress has eased on Ange Postecoglou after Dominic Solanke opened his account for Tottenham to earn a much-needed 3-1 house win over Brentford however the former Socceroos coach was pressured to disclaim his staff obtained fortunate over a controversial handball name.
Tottenham goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario’s deliberate handball outdoors the field went unpunished when he tried to assemble a cross however then struck the ball because it bobbled outdoors the penalty space.
Referee John Brooks didn’t blow his whistle and VAR was not an possibility as a result of it was not thought of a scoring alternative.
Postecoglou has been beneath the pump after Spurs had been crushed by arch North London rivals Arsenal final week and solely narrowly prevented an early Carabao Cup exit at Coventry on Wednesday.
They usually had been reeling once more on Saturday after they conceded after simply 22 seconds to Brentford by way of Bryan Mbeumo.
However Solanke levelled within the eighth minute earlier than Brennan Johnson made it targets in back-to-back matches and James Maddison wrapped up a deserved three factors with a 3rd late on.
When the reporter replied that they weren’t 100% positive, Postecoglou added: “Properly what makes you suppose I’m surer? I used to be nearer to the pitch? You had been increased up although. Okay, so perhaps I noticed precisely what you noticed.”
Requested if Tottenham “obtained away” with Vicario not being despatched off, Postecoglou mentioned: “Get away with it? So have you ever seen it and mentioned it’s outdoors, as a result of I haven’t seen it. I’ve obtained no thought.
“So, if it wasn’t an apparent goalscoring alternative, it means even when he was penalised it might have been a free kick and that’s a giant turning level within the recreation? A free kick outdoors the field?
“OK, look I assume we had been fortunate to get the consequence.”
Reflecting on the document signing Solanke, who obtained off the mark on the fourth time of asking for his new membership, Postecoglou mentioned: “He was good once more.
“I feel he’s been good in each recreation he’s performed for us and strikers love scoring targets and, yeah, an incredible second for him to attain his first purpose for the membership, notably at house.
“Other than that, once more it was a extremely sturdy efficiency by him. I assumed he led the road rather well.”
Liverpool returned to profitable methods in complete trend with a 3-0 English Premier League success towards Bournemouth.
In-form Luis Diaz struck twice in three minutes halfway by way of the primary half after Antoine Semenyo had an early effort for Bournemouth dominated out for offside, and a nice strike from Darwin Nunez concluded the scoring.
Within the day’s opening EPL match, targets from Nicolas Jackson and Cole Palmer secured a 3-0 away win for Chelsea at West Ham.
Jackson scored twice inside 20 minutes, the primary inside three minutes of kick-off, and Palmer added a 3rd simply moments into the second half on a nasty day for brand new Hammers boss Julen Lopetegui.
Southampton and Everton each stay winless and within the backside three after each seeing leads worn out on Saturday.
Saints appeared destined for his or her first three factors towards Ipswich following promotion again to the highest flight when 18-year-old Tyler Dibling struck within the fifth minute.
However Russell Martin’s aspect, who had misplaced their opening 4 matches, had been unable to hold on as Sam Morsy grabbed an equaliser 5 minutes into harm time for Ipswich, for whom Socceroos star Massimo Luongo was an unused substitute.
Everton additionally secured their first level in a 1-1 draw with Leicester however will really feel it may have been extra.
The Toffees led by way of Iliman Ndiaye’s Twelfth-minute purpose however, in torrential rain on the King Energy Stadium, Stephy Mavididi equalised with 17 minutes remaining.
Fulham claimed their second league victory of the season, beating Newcastle 3-1.
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Raul Jimenez opened the scoring after 5 minutes and Emile Smith Rowe doubled the lead 17 minutes later. Harvey Barnes pulled one again simply after half-time however Reiss Nelson capitalised on poor defending to verify of the factors in harm time.
Aston Villa, with Australia goalkeeper Joe Gauci on the bench, additionally got here from behind to defeat neighbours Wolves 3-1 and transfer stage on factors with Liverpool and Manchester Metropolis on the high of the desk.
Matheus Cunha put Wolves forward within the twenty fifth minute however the momentum swung decisively Villa’s means after Ollie Watkins levelled within the 73rd minute, with Ezri Konsa and Jhon Duran including additional targets.
Within the late recreation, Manchester United had been held to a goalless draw by Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park.
Alejandro Garnacho and Bruno Fernandes each hit the bar for United within the first half whereas goalkeepers Dean Henderson and Andre Onana produced some nice saves.
with AAP
