The Return of Gareth Bale as West Ham Fight back from Three Goals down
JOSE MOURINHO refused to
blame the introduction of Gareth Bale for Tottenham’s spectacular collapse
yesterday as West Ham fought back to claim an extraordinary 3-3 draw.
The dramatic encounter was
the latest in a series of high-scoring, unpredictable matches in the new
Premier League season, with Spurs’ capitulation coming soon after the arrival
of Bale in the 72nd minute for his first appearance since returning to his former
club from Real Madrid. Spurs were coasting to victory after racing into a 3-0
lead in the first 16 minutes, with a Heung-min Son goal after 45 seconds and a
brace from Harry Kane.
But the Hammers, with their
manager David Moyes back in the dugout, recovered in unlikely fashion with
three goals in the last eight minutes, the comeback completed with a stu...