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Aug 15, 2015 at 3pm UK
 
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2-2

Dier (19'), Chadli (45')
FT(HT: 2-0)
Arnautovic (78' pen.), Biram Diouf (83')

Player Ratings: Tottenham Hotspur 2-2 Stoke City

Sports Mole takes a closer look at how each player performed during Tottenham Hotspur's 2-2 draw at home to Stoke City in the Premier League.

Stoke City came from two goals behind to claim a 2-2 draw in their Premier League trip to Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday.

The hosts led 2-0 entering the final 15 minutes courtesy of goals from Eric Dier and Nacer Chadli.

However, a Marko Arnautovic penalty and a Mame Biram Diouf header secured a share of the spoils for the Potters.

Here, Sports Mole takes a closer look at how each player performed at White Hart Lane.


Eric Dier scores Tottenham Hotspur's first against Stoke on August 15, 2015© Getty Images

TOTTENHAM

Goal

Hugo Lloris: Had a wobble early on when he presented a chance to Diouf, but made two excellent saves to deny the striker and looked a class act on his return to the team following injury. (7/10)

Defence

Kyle Walker: Picked up a booking in the first period for a poor challenge on Arnautovic, but recovered well and was a threat when he ventured into the final third of the field. (6/10)

Toby Alderweireld: Had a really impressive 75 minutes or so, but somewhat spoiled his home debut when he conceded a penalty for a pull on Joselu inside the box. (6/10)

Jan Vertonghen: Extremely competent in possession of the ball, but question marks remain over his ability to defend. Looked nervous when Stoke turned up the heat in the latter stages. (6/10)

Ben Davies: Continues to keep Danny Rose out of the team and looked good going forward once again. Set up Chadli for Spurs' second goal with a super cross from the left. (7/10)

Midfield

Eric Dier: Opened the scoring with a clever header in the first period and provided a strong presence in the middle of the park. Looks to be ahead of Nabil Bentaleb in that position now. (7/10)

Ryan Mason: Was not afraid to burst forward and came close with a couple of attempts in the first period. Faded in the second half, however, and was eventually replaced by Bentaleb. (6/10)

Mousa Dembele: Has so much ability, but it was once again a frustrating performance. Did some great things at times, but lacked an end product when it really mattered. (6/10)

Attack

Christian Eriksen: Might have found the back of the net in the opening eight minutes, but the Dane was twice denied by Jack Butland. Provided the corner that led to Spurs' opener. (7/10)

Harry Kane: Worked hard in the final third of the field, but it just did not happen for the forward. Missed a couple of good chances before surprisingly leaving the field in the 64th minute. (6/10)

Nacer Chadli: Was one of Spurs' most impressive players last season and the Belgian showed his threat with another goal here. One of his team's better players on the afternoon. (7/10)

Substitutes

Erik Lamela: Replaced Kane in the 64th minute as he was sent on to play through the middle. Simply did not contribute as Stoke dominated the latter stages of the match. (5/10)

Nabil Bentaleb: Entered for the final 20 minutes, but did not provide enough protection to his back four. Has a fight to secure a regular role in the first XI this term. (6/10)


Mame Biram Diouf reacts after missing a chance for Stoke against Spurs on August 15, 2015© Getty Images

STOKE

Goal

Jack Butland: Could not do much with either goal and made a couple of really smart saves throughout the match. Can be pleased with his overall performance at White Hart Lane. (7/10)

Defence

Glen Johnson: Did not look overly comfortable in the first period when Spurs were on top, but the right-back grew into the match and provided some dangerous crosses in the latter stages. (6/10)

Geoff Cameron: Was caught out of position on a number of occasions in the early moments, but like a number of his teammates, certainly got stronger as the match progressed. (6/10)

Marc Muniesa: Helped the Potters contain Kane for long spells, while the Spaniard used the ball cleverly from the back. Picked up a booking in the 74th minute for a poor challenge on Dier. (6/10)

Erik Pieters: Did not offer much of a threat going forward, but was nice and solid at the back. Got himself involved in an altercation with Walker in the latter stages. (6/10)

Midfield

Glenn Whelan: Steady enough in the middle of the park, but did not offer much going forward. Certainly not a bad performance, but not too impressive either. (6/10)

Marco van Ginkel: Showed bits and pieces in possession of the ball, but Stoke certainly improved when Ireland replaced the on-loan Chelsea midfielder in the second period. (6/10)

Ibrahim Afellay: Will need to be given time to adapt to English football following his move this summer. Certainly has ability, but went missing for long spells of this particular match. (6/10)

Attack

Marko Arnautovic: Frustrated at times, but ultimately pulled his team through in the latter stages. Scored from the penalty spot for 2-1 and was a threat each time he had possession in the final third. (8/10)

Mame Biram Diouf: Guilty of missing two close-range headers, but was not to be denied late on when he headed Ireland's cross past Lloris. Was a real threat throughout the match. (7/10)

Jonathan Walters: Not the Republic of Ireland international's best game in a Stoke shirt. Headed over his only real chance of the match and was replaced alongside Van Ginkel just before the hour. (6/10)

Substitutes

Stephen Ireland: Was a key part of Stoke's second-half comeback. Set up Diouf for his team's leveller and was always looking to create in the final third. Also headed a late opportunity over the crossbar. (7/10)

Joselu: Will have been disappointed not to start, but did not sulk upon his arrival just before the hour. Worked extremely hard in the final third and won the penalty for 2-1. (7/10)

Charlie Adam: Only given the final three minutes. (6/10)


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