Tottenham happened again to West Ham: Spurs player ratings

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 19: Kieran Trippier of Tottenham Hotspur (C) speaks to Harry Winks of Tottenham Hotspur (R) after the final whistle during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and West Ham United at White Hart Lane on November 19, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 19: Kieran Trippier of Tottenham Hotspur (C) speaks to Harry Winks of Tottenham Hotspur (R) after the final whistle during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and West Ham United at White Hart Lane on November 19, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 19: Kieran Trippier of Tottenham Hotspur (C) speaks to Harry Winks of Tottenham Hotspur (R) after the final whistle during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and West Ham United at White Hart Lane on November 19, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 19: Kieran Trippier of Tottenham Hotspur (C) speaks to Harry Winks of Tottenham Hotspur (R) after the final whistle during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and West Ham United at White Hart Lane on November 19, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)

Tottenham happened again to West Ham

It’s fair to say that yesterday didn’t represent the pinnacle of Tottenham’s performance under manager Mauricio Pochettino. It’s also fair to say that Spurs fans enjoyed every minute of their club’s great escape against West Ham.

It was the type of match that can change a club’s season. For West Ham, it may truly mire them in the despair of a relegation battle. For Spurs, it could give them the momentum they need to truly become factors in the Premier League title race.

We’ll leave the evaluation of Slaven Bilic’s side for another writer. This piece will focus on how Tottenham managed their great escape. Some stars made their case for significantly more playing time moving forward. Others continue to cause Spurs fans to question their continual selection in the match day squad.

Without further delay, read on to discover how each Tottenham star graded out in the 3-2 victory over the Hammers. There is certainly a wide variance in how the 14 men involved should be evaluated.