Spurs settle for draw ahead of Europa date

GUGLIELMO VICARIO'S late save from Jarrod Bowen rescued Tottenham from an unwanted record.

- PAUL BROWN

But this was two poor teams contesting a tame London derby in a meaningless battle for 16th, and it showed.

Wilson Odobert fired Spurs in front but Bowen dragged West Ham level. Vicario then made sure Spurs avoided a 20th league defeat this term — and that the Hammers remain winless in eight.

Tottenham have never lost 20 games in a Premier League season, but they still have time to manage it. In truth, it was roll on Thursday for Spurs and the chance to reach the Europa League final.