Tottenham 2 - 0 West Ham

Luka Modric marked his first start in four months with a telling contribution as Tottenham beat West Ham to move up to fourth in the Premier League.

Modric, who broke his shin on 29 August, swept home Aaron Lennon's deflected cross to cap a bright start.

With West Ham toiling, Jermain Defoe put a curling free-kick just wide and Tom Huddlestone drove against the post.

Injury-hit West Ham lacked a cutting edge and former Hammer Defoe confirmed their defeat with a fierce finish.

It was fitting end to a commanding all-round performance by Spurs and they will remain in fourth unless Aston Villa beat Liverpool at Villa Park on Tuesday.