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Tottenham defender Emerson Royal has been described as the 'worst player in the league' after an abject performance in Spurs' 3-2 comeback win over ...

It is unlikely that Royal will be involved given his performance today, with the wing-back now surely set for a spell on the bench. For many, it will feel that it was no coincidence that the improvement came once Royal had been taken off the park. The effort caused Twitter user @NathanW74941122 to exclaim that the Brazilian was the ‘worst player in the League’ - an abject analysis that may well be shared by many of the Tottenham faithful. The Brazilian’s game was summed up in a dire moment during the first half when he smashed a shot out of the stadium to stop a positive attack in its tracks. With Djed Spence, Matt Doherty and Ivan Perisic all itching for game time, it is not like the Italian does not have other options that he can turn to. Royal has been widely criticised by Tottenham supporters for offering very little to the team.

Tottenham recovered from 2-0 down to earn a brilliant 3-2 win over at Bournemouth, sealed by Rodrigo Bentancur's stoppage-time goal.

Had a stinker defensively but got the all-important equaliser with smart movement and a cool header. Took his goal well, albeit with help from a slight deflection. Improved when Dier came on and Spurs’ were on the front foot. His quality from set pieces was a huge threat and his corner was headed home by Davies for the equaliser. Turned the game, adding composure and intensity to the midfield, and for the second game running was the goalscoring hero with a cool finish. The Cherries were a constant threat in transition down Spurs’ left flank, and he was beaten to the ball by Tavernier for the opening goal.