While Thomas Frank has been unable to oversee a dramatic upturn in Tottenham's fortunes during an inconsistent start since his summer appointment, these important three points ensured there remains much to aim for in the second half of the campaign.
Spurs will begin the new year as they began 2025, positioned in the bottom half of the Premier League, as Frank attempts to put his stamp on his new team.
The former Brentford boss had celebrated just one win in the past eight league games â taking five points from a possible 24 - and, while a transition period was always going to be required, the toothless nature of some of those performances has contributed to fan frustration.
For the fifth time this season â a tally matched only by second-from-bottom Burnley â Spurs failed to attempt a shot in the opening 30 minutes of a Premier League match.
Following Archie Gray's crucial goal, they went another 30 minutes without registering an attempt before Wilson Odobert was inches away from securing the points.
But in a low quality contest, Frank's men showed the necessary grit and determination to seal a victory which he will hope can provide a springboard.