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There was an overwhelming sense of déjà vu at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Wednesday night as Fulham came back from a goal down to grab a well earned draw with Spurs.

The first half saw Tottenham dominate possession and create a handful of chances – drawing two fantastic saves from Fulham keeper Alphonse Areola. It took a brilliant swinging cross from flying full-back Segio Reguilon which was met by Harry Kane to break the deadlock.

However, It was Fulham that started the second half the brighter of the two teams, with Ruben Loftus-Cheek, in particular, causing problems for the Tottenham back line.

Fulham brought on frontman Ademola Lookman with just over 20 minutes remaining and his impact was almost instantaneous. The tricky winger beat Davinson Sanchez to the line before hanging up a tantalising cross which Ivan Cavaleiro willingly headed home.

Here are your player ratings from Tottenham Hotspur Stadium…

Hugo Lloris (GK) – 7/10 – Untroubled for large parts of the game, nothing he could have done about the goal and denied Loftus-Cheek late on

Serge Aurier (RB) – 6/10 – Loose in possession at times but put in two wicked crosses for Son and Kane. Potentially caught out of position for the Fulham equaliser.

Davinson Sánchez (CB) – 5/10 – Made a vital block but was beaten too easily by Lookman for the Fulham equaliser.

Eric Dier (CB) – 6/10 – Read the game well and made several important headers, his distribution from the back was wayward at times and he lost Cavaleiro when it mattered.

Sergio Reguilón (LB) – 8/10 – Had a chance early in the game which he should’ve converted, but delivered an unbelievable cross for Kane’s goal. Caused Fulham problems whenever he burst forward (which was often).

Harry Winks (CM) – 6/10 – Kept the ball ticking over well but didn’t have the effect on the game which he would have liked.

Emile Højbjerg (CM) – 6/10 – Did what he does best and cleaned up after others, and also provided a wonderful pre-assist for Kane’s goal. He did, however, miss a big chance to win the game.

Tanguy Ndombele (CM) – 8/10 – Ran the show until half-time. When Spurs dropped deeper he struggled to get on the ball and make any real impact.

Moussa Sissoko (RW) – 6/10 – Brilliant running from Sissoko dug Spurs out of hole on a few occasions, but the question remains whether he is the right man in games like this.

Son Heung-min (LW) – 5/10 – Harsh? Maybe. But Son needs to take chances when they come his way. Simply put, he was wasteful on Wednesday evening.

Harry Kane (ST) – 7/10 – Produced some brilliant touches all over the pitch and a great headed goal. He should’ve made it two shortly after, but we can forgive him for that because of all the hard yards he put in on the night.

Erik Lamela – 6/10 – Lots of energy – and sliding tackles – but the game had become scrappy by the time he was introduced.

Carlos Vinicius – 5/10 – Again, lot of energy but Spurs had lost their rhythm by the time he was introduced.

Alphonse Areola (GK) – 8/10 – Kept Fulham in the game with some brilliant saves on the night.

Ola Aina (CB) – 6/10 – Looked comfortable throughout.

Joachim Andersen (CB) – 6/10 – Looked comfortable in possession and managed the threat of Kane and Son well in the second half.

Tosin Adarabioyo (CB) – 6/10 – Gave away possession cheaply in the first half which almost cost Fulham, but grew into the game in the second half.

Tete (RWB) – 6/10 – Put in a good cross for Loftus-Cheek at one point, but lost Reguilon for the Spurs opener.

Harrison Reed (CM) – 6/10 – Tidy in possession, broke up play well and made clever fouls when he needed to.

André-Frank Zambo Anguissa – 7/10 – Picked up a booking in the first half but was solid throughout.

Antonee Robinson (LWB) – 7/10 – Great energy throughout the match and his marauding runs kept Aurier busy.

Bobby Decordova-Reid (RW) – 6/10 – Had a quiet game by his standards.

Ruben Loftus-Cheek (ST) – 8/10 – Fulham looked a threat when he was in possession. The big midfielder (turned striker) looked confident on the ball and caused Spurs problems all night; could he make a late break for the England team?

Ivan Cavaleiro (LW) – 8/10 – Held up play incredibly well despite the limited service, and took his chance with a great header when it finally came.

Ademola Lookman – 7/10 – Came on and made an instant impact, beating Sanchez to the line and putting in a lovely cross for the equaliser.

Josh Onomah – N/A – Was only on the pitch for three minutes.

Manchester United went top of the Premier League as Paul Pogba’s deflected second-half volley gave them a 1-0 win over Burnley at Turf Moor on Tuesday night.

The first half was dominated by VAR controversy and little else. First, Robbie Brady’s yellow card – which was being checked for a possible red – was overturned when a Luke Shaw foul was spotted in the buildup.

Soon after, Harry Maguire had his header ruled out by referee Kevin Friend, with the technology failing to overturn what looked like a harsh decision.

After the break, United were much improved and got their reward when Pogba volleyed home Marcus Rashford’s cross via a Matt Lowton deflection.

Here are you player ratings from Turf Moor…

Nick Pope (GK) – 7/10 – Made one exceptional save from Anthony Martial in the first half. Was impressive throughout and there was nothing he could do about the goal.

Matt Lowton (RB) – 6/10 – A fairly solid display. He was unlucky to deflect Pogba’s shot past Pope.

James Tarkowski (CB) – 6/10 – Did his job well, dealing with balls in the air and on the floor. Fluffed a massive chance to equalise in the dying moments.

Ben Mee (CB) – 7/10 – His flying overhead kick to try and keep Maguire’s header out was nothing short of heroic.

Erik Pieters (LB) – 5/10 – His slack marking allowed Rashford all the time in the world to pick out Pogba for the goal.

Johann Berg Gudmundsson (RM) – 6/10 – One of the only Burnley players to try to travel with the ball, but to no avail ultimately.

Josh Brownhill (CM) – 6/10 – Did well to limit United’s progression in the first half, racking up two interceptions. Struggled to contain Pogba and Fernandes after the break.

Ashley Westwood (CM) – 6/10 – As above, although he went about his business in a less eye-catching fashion.

Robbie Brady (LM) – 6/10 – His archetypal ‘taking one for the team’, last-ditch tackle in the first half was beautiful. One of his only contributions of note.

Chris Wood (ST) – 5/10 – His one good chance was well blocked by Bailly. Starved of service.

Ashley Barnes (ST) – 5/10 – Worked hard and tried to battle for possession in deep areas. Did not have much joy.

Dwight McNeil – 5/10 – Struggled to assert himself.

Matej Vydra – 6/10 – Added some vibrancy to the Burnley attack after coming on, however, was overexcited and snatched at his chances.

Jay Rodriguez – N/A

David de Gea (GK) – 6/10 – Very little to do. Did not even make a save.

Aaron Wan-Bissaka (RB) – 6/10 – Not caused any problems defensively. Was okay going forward.

Eric Bailly (CB) – 8/10 – Made several important blocks to keep the Clarets at bay. Very impressive stuff.

Harry Maguire (CB) – 7/10 – Denied a brilliant, headed goal by the referee before the break. Possibly fortunate to not be penalised for handball.

Luke Shaw (LB) – 7/10 – Previous decisions suggest he should have seen red for his first-half challenge. Whipped in a few dangerous balls, including the one for Maguire’s disallowed goal.

Nemanja Matic (CM) – 7/10 – Kept things ticking over and offered protection on the rare occasions that Burnley countered.

Paul Pogba (CM) – 8/10 – When he drove through the lines, he was unplayable. His goal was superb as well.

Bruno Fernandes (AM) – 6/10 – Some clever passes and turns in the second half after a slow start. Was a little too eager to shoot at times.

Anthony Martial (RW) – 6/10 – Denied a great goal by Pope just before the break. Spurned a couple of half-chances thereafter. His late hamstring injury is a worry ahead of the Liverpool game.

Edinson Cavani (ST) – 6/10 – Failed to convert a straightforward opportunity just after the break. Was not his day in front of goal.

Marcus Rashford (LW) – 7/10 – Struggled to click with his teammates for much of the game but made up for it with a pinpoint cross that led to Pogba’s goal.

Mason Greenwood – 6/10 – Not given enough time to get involved.

Scott McTominay – N/A

Axel Tuanzebe – N/A