Brennan Johnson scored twice as a revival of Tottenham, made the three consecutive Premier League victories with a 4-1 victory over Ipswich Town.
The Wales International, whose father David played for the Tractor Boys between 1997 and 2001, took a double half, while Djed Spence and Dejan Kulusevski were later on goal to seal all three points on Portman Road.
Johnson was twice at the right time at the right time in the space of eight minutes to convert a few son Heung-Min Assists, although Omari Hutchinson stopped the shortage before the break with an impressive first strike for the hosts.
The result remained in the balance sheet until the final phase, when a bended spence effort and the fine individual goal of Kulusevski Ipswich eventually sentenced to a seventh defeat in eight home competitions.
The side of Kieran McKenna remains 18th in the league table, but they are now five points of safety after the surprise profit of Wolves at High Flying Bournemouth.
In the meantime, Spurs remain 12th and are six points on drift of the top 10.
Three wins on the Bounce in the @premierleaguepic.twitter.com/xgomb7i8ZK
– Tottenham Hotspur (@spursofficial) 22 February 2025
Data Debrief: Johnson reaches personal record if he chases the former father's club
Around this time 25 years ago, the goals of David Johnson were an important role in sealing their return to the Premier League. But a quarter of a century later, his son's goals shared their hope to stay in the top flight.
Johnson's first Premier League brace for Tottenham took his count for the season to Nine, his highest during a single campaign.
Both were founded by Son, who was directly involved in eight goals (two goals, six assists) in his last eight road competition matches.
Further goals of Spence and Kulusevski sealed the victory, which means that Spurs won three consecutive league games for the first time since December 2023.
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