Semi Ajayi’s Struggling Baggies Thrashed At Spurs

Semi Ajayi was in action for West Bromwich Albion in their 2-0 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur in Sunday’s Premier League game, BSNSports.com.ng reports. The 27-year-old was handed his 22nd league start this season and emerged as one of the standout performers for his side. Goals from Harry Kane and Heung-Min Son moments after the halftime break was all Jose Mourinho’s men needed to add to the woes of the visitors. Spurs were the better side in the opening half, dictating play, dominating possession, and creating the better chances. Still, Ajayi and co defended excellently to keep the scores goalless at the interval. Ajayi featured for the duration of the game, made two tackles, nine clearances, won four aerial contests and had a 67 percent successful pass rate in the game. With the defeat, the Hawthorns outfit remains in the relegation zone after gathering only 12 points from 23 games. Ajayi will hope to help Sam Allardyce’s men end their five-game winless run when they take on Manchester United in their next league game on February 14. The 27-year-old has been a consistent performer for West Brom this season, featuring in 22 games across all competitions and scoring three goals.