Tottenham Hotspur slipped to a narrow defeat at home as Bournemouth claimed a hard-fought 1-0 victory in North London.

The game was decided early when Evanilson found the net in the 5th minute, finishing smartly after being set up by Marcos Senesi. The visitors, set up in a compact shape, defended their lead with determination and frustrated Spurs throughout the contest.

Tottenham dominated possession and pushed forward in numbers, but their attack lacked precision in the final third. Despite creating a handful of chances, they were unable to break down Bournemouth’s resilient back line.

For Bournemouth, the win was built on discipline and organization, with their defense standing tall against waves of pressure. Tottenham, meanwhile, will see this as a missed opportunity to collect points at home.

In the end, Evanilson’s early strike proved the difference as Bournemouth walked away with a statement victory, leaving Spurs to reflect on what might have been.