Eriksen double inspire Spurs to 3-0 win

Christian Eriksen scored twice as Tottenham secured a much-needed 3-0 victory over Hull in the English Premier League on Wednesday.

The in-form Danish midfielder scored twice to take his tally to five goals in his last four Premier League games and help revive the fortunes of a Spurs side that had won just three of its previous 13 games in all competitions going into this fixture.

Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino chose to employ the 3-5-2 formation that has brought so much success to league leader Chelsea this season and was rewarded as his wing backs proved crucial in unlocking the dogged Hull defence.

With Spurs having hardly threatened in the opening stages, Danny Rose was released by Jan Vertonghen down the left flank in the 14th minute and cut inside before finding Eriksen, who emphatically struck the ball into the roof of the net.

Hull limited Tottenham to few clear openings for the remainder of the first half but was unable to mount a threat going forwards itself.

Just as frustration levels were rising for the home side, a near identical copy of the opening goal came in the 63rd.

Eric Dier chipped the ball forward for Kyle Walker on the right, who surged into the box and squared for Eriksen to tap home from just a yard (meter) out.

Ten minutes later, Eriksen came within inches of a hat trick as his free kick was tipped onto the post by Hull goalkeeper David Marshall, but Victor Wanyama was on hand to convert the rebound.

The north London side remains fifth in the standings, three points behind fourth-place Manchester City in the race for a Champions League slot next season.

Hull, which has now won just one of its last 12 league fixtures, remains 19th, just one point above last-place Sunderland.

Spurs began this season in blistering form but have lost their way recently.

They have won just three of their last 13 games in all competitions and were dumped out of the Champions League at the group stages.

They’ve also lost three of their last five games, including away to Jose Mourinho’s Manchester United last weekend.

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