Llorente returns to haunt Swans
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What was the outcome of the Tottenham vs Swansea match?
A 2-0 win for Tottenham against Swansea at the Liberty Stadium. Christian Eriksen with the free kick and Fernando Llorente against his former side to open the scoring in a controversial manner. Both those players are with David Craig.
Fernando, Christian, congratulations. Fernando, was that the perfect way to start your first Premier League game for Tottenham with that goal tonight?
Yes, I'm very happy. I think we controlled the game. We played very good the first 30 minutes. It's not easy, this game. We need to win because... They are in a difficult situation and I think we play very focused and aggressive in this game.
Christian, did the rest you've had play off tonight in those difficult conditions?
Yeah, I think so, of course, once you've played a few days ago, of course, it's in the mind, but again, when you start the game, I think you feel focused and fresh, and of course, we had a lot of sessions to really feel ready for the game, and we were, like Fernando said, I think we started very well. I think after we scored, we had the control, but after the weather changed, I think it was a bit more difficult.
You started in a deeper role this evening, how did you enjoy that?
No, yeah, of course it's similar, but of course today we know we're going to have a lot of possession, and that's why we dropped deeper to build up the game a bit more, and of course when you have a striker who scores ahead, of course set-piece is very important as well, but I think the play, of course, on a better pitch could have been even better than today.
Fernando, how important was it when you've got two games as close as you have together to get off to a winning start tonight, to try and close that gap on the top four?
Yes, for us it was very important to win, to stay with the first team in the league. They win a lot of games and we have to win to stay there.
Christian, we know all about Harry Kane's goal scoring, but have you seen those types of assists from him on the training pitch for Dele Alli this evening?
Yeah, I think like a few of the other players in the team, they have a certain connection, I think, when the other one runs, the other one knows where to put the ball, and Harry does, and then Dele the other way around. Of course, it was a lucky tap-in for Dele, the second ball, but a very important run, and of course it finished the game for us, and it was a nice way to finish.
Just finally, how important is it that you maintain this momentum over the next 48 hours?
Yeah, very important. Like you said, like Fernando said, it's so close in the top, and every other team in the top six even, they keep winning, so we have to do the same to be in it.
How did Fernando Llorente perform in his first Premier League game for Tottenham?
And, of course, we need to keep focused and playing even better than today, I think.
Well, well done to you again. You are the man of the match. Will you present the trophy, please, Fernando?
Thank you. Thank you very much.
Christian Eriksen, man of the match in this 2-0 win for Spurs over Swansea and instrumental, of course, in the first goal, particularly, Graham, with the free kick that led to the goal itself, which was finished in somewhat controversial circumstances by your end team.
It was great delivery. It's flat, it's pacey, all it needs is a nick. But he is offside and it's a simple one for the linesman to get right. He's looking right along this line. You can see him here, clearly offside before the ball's kicked. You know, is Fernandes trying to play him offside? Is he aware of him? But there's no way that should be allowed. That's a simple decision.
Is that helped by the fact that none of the Swansea players appeal for him?
That's a big worry. You know, when you're bang at it and you're spirited, you're complaining about everything, every challenge, every free kick given against you, never mind goals given against you. There's very little... objection to that and that was clearly they must have known he was offside look there's half a dozen looking along the line so they must have known he was offside and for me I'd be saying to the players after that after showing this tomorrow you've got to put pressure on the referee it is part of the game all the big players do it
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Chapters
5 chapters
1
What was the outcome of the Tottenham vs Swansea match?
0:07–2:45
2
How did Fernando Llorente perform in his first Premier League game for Tottenham?
2:45–4:24
3
What challenges did Christian Eriksen face during the match?
4:24–15:00
4
What were the controversial moments surrounding the first goal?
15:00–18:09
5
How did Davinson Sanchez's performance impact the game?
18:09–22:31
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