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West Brom 1-1 Tottenham: Dele Alli cancels out Nacer Chadli strike

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Dele Alli's late equaliser preserved Tottenham's unbeaten record as they came from behind to draw 1-1 at West Brom on Saturday.

A brilliant performance from Ben Foster kept a dominant Spurs at bay in the first half and it looked as though West Brom had snatched victory when Nacer Chadli fired home against his former side in the 82nd minute.

WEST BROMWICH, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 15:  Dele Alli of Tottenham Hotspur celebrates scoring his sides first goal  during the Premier League match between West
Image: Dele Alli celebrates his late equaliser

But Alli's composed finished in the 88th minute ensured the visitors, who saw Toby Alderweireld carried off on a stretcher, snatched a share of the spoils.

The draw keeps Spurs unbeaten but they miss the chance to move top of the Premier League after Manchester City were held at home by Everton.

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Mauricio Pochettino gives his reaction to Sky Sports after his side drew 1-1 with West Brom

With games coming thick and fast in the next few weeks, Mauricio Pochettino left Danny Rose out of the squad and the in-form Heung-Min Son started on the bench.

West Brom were unchanged, with Salomon Rondon deemed fit to start after only returning from international duty on Thursday.

Christian Eriksen of Tottenham Hotspur battles with West Brom's Nacer Chadli
Image: Christian Eriksen battles for possession with Nacer Chadli

Spurs quickly set the tone for the first half as they dominated possession and kept the Baggies pinned back inside their own box.

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For all their superiority, though, the visitors only created half chances in the opening 25 minutes as Christian Eriksen shot at Foster and Ben Davies' half volley deflected over the bar.

But Spurs did create better opportunities as the half wore on.

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Tony Pulis gives his reaction to Sky Sports after his side drew 1-1 with Tottenham

Foster came out quickly to block a close-range shot from Alli before the England midfielder volleyed wide after swivelling in the box.

Davies was then denied by a fine stop from Foster, who also saved one-on-one from Alli and superbly kept out a deflected effort from Eriksen.

West Brom's only opening of the first half came in injury-time when Hugo Lloris spilt James McClean's shot but managed to clear before Rondon could tap in.

Ben Foster of West Bromwich Albion shouts instructions during the Premier League match against Spurs
Image: Ben Foster of West Bromwich Albion shouts instructions during the Premier League match against Spurs

Spurs' control of the game waned after the break and they suffered a setback when Alderweireld had to be carried off on a stretcher on the hour mark.

Chances also dried up for the visitors and it was West Brom who threatened more as the game wore on.

They took the lead in the 82nd minute when McClean's shot was saved by Lloris and Chadli, who left Spurs in the summer to join West Brom, fired the rebound into the roof of the net.

 Nacer Chadli of West Bromwich Albion celebrates scoring his sides first goal during the Premier League match between W
Image: Chadli did not celebrate scoring against his former side

But Spurs fought back and Alli's composed finish drew them level.

There was still time for one late chance but Foster clawed away a free-kick from Eriksen which was heading for the top corner.

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Chris Kamara gives his review on West Brom's 1-1 draw with Tottenham.

Player ratings

West Brom: Foster (8), Nyom (7), Dawson (7), McAuley (7), Evans (6), Fletcher (7), Yacob (6), Phillips (5), Chadli (7), McClean (6), Rondon (6).

Subs used: Gardner (5), Brunt (5). 

Tottenham: Lloris (6), Walker (7), Alderweireld (6), Vertonghen (6), Davies (7), Wanyama (6), Sissoko (6), Eriksen (7), Alli (7), Lamela (6), Janssen (7).

Subs used: Son (6), Dier (6), Dembele (6). 

Man of the match: Ben Foster.

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