10 Apr 2012

Spurs lose crucial game to Norwich

7:32 am on 10 April 2012

Tottenham Hotspur have stumbled in their pursuit of a third place Premier League finish and an automatic Champions League slot next season after being upset 2-1 at home by Norwich City.

Midtable Norwich had a host of penalty claims turned down yet still plugged away for a memorable victory to leave Spurs on 59 points, two adrift of third-placed Arsenal, having played one more than their north London rivals.

Newcastle joined Tottenham on 59 points with a 2-0 win at home against Bolton Wanderers.

But sixth-placed Chelsea could leapfrog both clubs with a win by two clear goals later this morning when they play at Fulham.

Everton improved to 7th with a 4-nil win over Sunderland.