Tottenham Hotspur have beaten arch rivals Arsenal 2-1 in a typically frantic North London derby at White Hart Lane, to move into third place in English football's Premier League.
Tottenham have opened up a seven-point lead on Arsenal, in the hunt for a Champions League spot.
Both Spurs goals came in a two-minute burst shortly before halftime with Arsenal scoring their only goal early in the second half.
The Tottenham manager Andre Villas-Boas says the win is crucial to their Champions League hopes.
Arsenal remain fifth on 47 points after failing to win at White Hart Lane for the fifth successive season.
