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Maddison scores in return as Tottenham beat Coventry 3-1

Tottenham hosted Coventry City at their stadium and won 3-1.

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What happened

Tottenham beat Coventry City 3-1 at home in the Premier League. James Maddison put Tottenham ahead after returning from back-to-back knee injuries that had kept him out for more than 500 days. Omar Marmoush and Ben Davies also scored, giving Tottenham their first league win of the season.

Why it matters

The victory was Tottenham's first Premier League win of the season and lifted them off the bottom of the table.

Timeline

  1. Oct 19, 3:42 PM ET: Maddison scores the opening goal, giving Tottenham the lead against Coventry in his first start in 18 months.
  2. Oct 20, 2:28 AM ET: Tottenham climb off the bottom of the Premier League table after the win.
  3. Oct 20, 2:42 AM ET: Maddison describes his goal-scoring return to the starting line-up as a dream.

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