Another happy day for Ange Postecoglou, though one achieved the hard way. When Yves Bissouma was dismissed after a second bookable offence on the stroke of half-time for a clear dive, an action that would fail to confuse even the most befuddled Stockley Park VAR team member, there was adversity for the new Tottenham to face down.
But the inspiration of James Maddison in setting up Micky van de Ven’s goal was enough for victory over a Luton team who chased hard throughout, only for their lack of cutting edge to betray their efforts.
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