EASTER is synonymous with the resurrection, and dramatic comebacks will be at the forefront of everyone's mind at the London Stadium tonight.
West Ham are still reeling from their grim collapse from 3-1 up at Newcastle on Saturday and no lead will feel completely safe against Tottenham, particularly as Ange Postecoglou's side are among the top-flight's comeback specialists.
A couple of hours after the final whistle at St James' Park, Spurs completed another turnaround in north London, as Heung-min Son's late winner earned a 2-1 victory over Luton - the fourth time in five home matches that Spurs have come from a goal down to win.
Only league leaders Liverpool (26) have recovered more points from losing positions than Tottenham's 22 this season, and Postecoglou believes their ability to respond to adversity is no coincidence and a direct result of their non-negotiable style of play.
"It is something that's been consistent throughout my coaching career," the Spurs manager said. "All of my teams had that trademark of being able to turn around results or winning games late.
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