Tottenham Hotspur made a return to winning ways in the Premier League on Sunday with a 2-1 victory at 10-man Hull City.

The hosts took the lead with just seven minutes played as former Spurs midfielder Jake Livermore found the bottom corner with a strike from the edge of the box.

However, their chances of closing out the game were dealt a blow early in the second half as Gaston Ramirez was sent off for kicking out at Jan Vertonghen.

Tottenham made their numerical advantage count 10 minutes later when Harry Kane equalised with an instinctive effort after Christian Eriksen had hit the woodwork, and the turnaround was complete with just minutes remaining as Eriksen struck from 20 yards.

Here, Sports Mole takes a closer look at the individual performances of those involved at the KC Stadium.

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Hull

Goal

Allan McGregor: Did well to keep the score down once Spurs took control in the second half, making a handful of good saves to keep Hull in with a chance of getting something out of the game. (7/10)

Defence

Ahmed Elmohamady: Struggled to make an impact as high up the pitch as he usually likes to. Also offered his goalkeeper little protection out wide in the second half. (6/10)

Michael Dawson: Enjoyed a few impressive moments against his ex-employers, particularly a great tackle on Harry Kane during a busy spell after the break. (7/10)

Curtis Davies: Was kept busy for most of the match and did a decent job in soaking up lots of pressure from Tottenham. (6/10)

Andrew Robertson: Following a fine international break with Scotland, the full-back continued to impress with a solid display down the left flank. (7/10)

Midfield

Robbie Brady: Worked hard for most of the 87 minutes that he was on the pitch for. Linked well with Robertson down the left, giving his full-back good cover when needed. (7/10)

Tom Huddlestone: The former Spurs midfielder made Hull tick in the first half with an energetic display in central areas. However, he faded in the second half and was replaced on 65 minutes. (6/10)

Jake Livermore: Another Hull player who used to feature for Spurs, Livermore took his goal really well to give the hosts the lead. Continued to have an impact after the break, but struggled to keep his focus and discipline. (6/10)

Hatem Ben Arfa: The tricky winger caused Spurs a few problems out wide during the opening 45 minutes, though he was sacrificed on 57 minutes as Steve Bruce opted for more mettle in midfield following Gaston Ramirez's red card. (6/10)

Gaston Ramirez: A forgettable display in the first half got worse at the start of the second when he was dismissed for kicking out at Jan Vertonghen. A stupid moment from the Uruguayan that played a big part in his team's downfall. (5/10)

Attack

Nikica Jelavic: Toiled away up front as the loan striker and had a couple of chances to work with, but he became less influential as the game wore on due to the ball being at the other end of the pitch most of the time. (6/10)

Substitutes

David Meyler: Was brought on to shore up Hull's midfield after they were reduced to 10 men, but did little to keep Spurs at bay. (5/10)

Liam Rosenior: Showed plenty of enthusiasm when he was introduced on 64 minutes, though he failed to help Hull stifle the visitors. (5/10)

Stephen Quinn: Did not have much of an impact on the game when he came off the bench with just three minutes of normal time remaining. (5/10)

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Tottenham

Goal

Hugo Lloris: Did not have a great deal to do between the sticks throughout the game, but he made a couple of impressive saves in the first half. (7/10)

Defence

Eric Dier: The youngster looked out of his depth in the opening half and was duly brought off at the break as Mauricio Pochettino went for the experience of Vlad Chiriches. (5/10)

Jan Vertonghen: Offered his side plenty of stability at the back and linked well with central-defensive partner Federico Fazio. (7/10)

Federico Fazio: Looked more like a player who is getting to grips with the Premier League following a tricky start for Spurs. (7/10)

Ben Davies: Provided the visitors with lots of energy and dynamism down the left, though there were one or two instances in the first half when his lack of nous showed. (6/10)

Midfield

Mousa Dembele: An underwhelming afternoon for the Belgian, who found it difficult to have a positive effect on the game for Tottenham. (5/10)

Ryan Mason: Battled away in midfield all afternoon as he ran tirelessly and showed no fear in getting involved higher up the pitch. (7/10)

Christian Eriksen: Pulled the strings in midfield once Tottenham seized the game by the scruff of the neck after half time. Played a part in their equaliser and demonstrated great awareness when he struck the ball home for the winner. (8/10)

Erik Lamela: The Argentine enjoyed a positive 90 minutes as he gelled well with his midfield colleagues and joined in with many of Spurs' attacks. (7/10)

Attack

Roberto Soldado: A curious afternoon for the Spaniard, who missed a couple of simple chances. However, he also offered his side plenty in attack with his eagerness to find the net. (6/10)

Harry Kane: Despite this being an inconsistent match for Kane, the forward made his mark on the hour with a well-taken equaliser. (6/10)

Substitutes

Vlad Chiriches: Replaced the shaky Eric Dier at half time and instantly looked more comfortable than the Englishman. (7/10)

Aaron Lennon: Added a lot to the Spurs attack when he came off the bench with an hour played. His pace and movement down the right rejuvenated the away team. (7/10)

Paulinho: Came on for the final 10 minutes to anchor the Tottenham midfield as the visitors pushed further forward and performed his task solidly. (6/10)