The France international goalkeeper went into Wednesday's Premier League clash at Craven Cottage after conceding eight goals in his two previous games - one of which being the 6-0 thrashing at Manchester City - and giving away a penalty in Sunday's 2-2 draw with Manchester United.
Lloris responded with a match-winning display to deny the likes of Dimitar Berbatov with fine saves as Tottenham ran out 2-1 victors against Fulham to ease the pressure on Villas-Boas, who in turn was quick to pay tribute to the former Lyon stopper.
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