It's all West Ham and only a flying save from Hugo Lloris prevents Mark Noble, who lets fly from outside the area, from doubling the lead - the Spurs keeper palming the effort away.

Phil McNulty
BBC Sport chief football writer at Upton Park

"The bubbles sent around Upton Park by machine as "I'm Forever Blowing Bubbles" plays out before kick-off were still in the air when West Ham United took the lead.

"It was the reward for a very brisk start from Slaven Bilic's side and for the in-form Michail Antonio. That makes it six in 10 home games this season.

"Spurs have not got started yet but one thing we have learned about Mauricio Pochettino's side this season is that they have real character."

West Ham are turning Upton Park into a fortress in their final season at the famous old ground. Slaven Bilic's side have not lost in the league in front of their own fans since 22 August. Since then they have taken 23 points from a possible 33.

In addition, the Hammers have beaten London rivals Crystal Palace, Chelsea and Arsenal in the league this season.

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Former England defender on BBC Radio 5 live

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"There was nobody defending the post for Tottenham.

"It drives me insane. It was a strong header from Antonio, but I think the keeper should do better at his near post. Lloris shouldn't be letting that in."

Spurs are rattled. That was awful defending from the title hopefuls with Nacer Chadli losing Michail Antonio - the West Ham man punishing the visitors.

Early free-kick to West Ham deep in Tottenham's half. It's swung in by Dimitri Payet but the yellow-shirted Hugo Lloris is a commanding presence in the Tottenham goal and confidently punches clear.

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More Spurs fans hoping and praying that this could be their year...

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Can Tottenham go top of the Premier League table? Peep...we're under way.

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London Calling is pumping out of the speakers as Upton Park fills up by the minute. 

A quick change on the turntable and it's I'm Forever Blowing Bubbles as both teams emerge into the London night.

It's a wet night in the capital but the crowd - as well as both teams - are pumped up for this match which could have huge consequences at the top of the table.

Jonathan Pearce
Match of the Day commentator at Upton Park

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"If Tottenham beat West Ham to notch up a seventh league win on the spin for the first time in nearly half a century and then beat Arsenal on Saturday, the title can be theirs.

"But what a game this is. West Ham are playing brilliant football. They're unbeaten at home since August. This is their last Upton Park derby with Spurs. The place is special under lights. Payet could win Footballer of the Year.

"The Hammers could easily win this and the title race will be wide open again."

Tottenham's next game after this? Only the small matter of a north London derby with Arsenal at White Hart Lane on Saturday

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Phil McNulty
BBC Sport chief football writer at The Boleyn Ground

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"Just turn right out of Upton Park station on to Queen Street and you can sense the special atmosphere of a big night at The The Boleyn Ground.

"This is a fierce rivalry and while Spurs know victory will put them top of the Premier League, West Ham United will try everything to ensure it is not at their expense.

"While north London rivals Arsenal failed their test of nerve at Manchester United on Sunday, if Spurs can win here in very hostile territory it will prove they have what it takes to win their first title since 1961."

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One change for West Ham United from the team that started the 1-0 win over Sunderland last Saturday - midfielder Pedro Obiang starts in place of Sam Byram.

West Ham XI: Adrian, Antonio, Collins, Ogbonna, Cresswell, Obiang, Noble, Kouyate, Lanzini, Payet, Emenike.

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Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettinho makes four changes to the side that started the 2-1 win over Swansea last Sunday.

In come defender Kieran Trippier, Ben Davies and midfielders Ryan Mason and Nacer Chadli. Out go Kyle Walker, Danny Rose, Son Heung-min and Dele Alli.

Tottenham XI: Lloris, Trippier, Alderweireld, Wimmer, Davies, Dier, Mason, Lamela, Chadli, Eriksen, Kane.

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This is how the table looked the last time Tottenham were looking down on the rest at the beginning of March. 

Fifty-two years ago they were unable to stay at the summit - and finished the season fourth behind champions Liverpool, Manchester United and Everton.

Can Pochettino's class of 2016 deliver Spurs a first title since 1961?

Leicester City's 2-2 draw against West Bromwich Albion at the King Power Stadium on Tuesday has paved the way for Spurs to go top of the Premier League table for the first time since August 2009.

Notch a seventh straight league win by defeating London rivals West Ham United and they will replace the Foxes on goal difference with 10 games remaining.

No wonder they are getting excited down White Hart Lane.

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What on earth do you buy someone who has everything for their birthday?

It's fair to say Mauricio Pochettino does not want for anything after a successful playing career in Argentina, France and Spain.

Yet on the day the Argentine turns 44 his Tottenham team can deliver their boss a present no amount of money can buy - a place at the top of the Premier League table.