Sports Thread #2 For 4/14/10: Spurs Spur Rival Gunners Title Chances

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Tottenham have defeated arch rivals Arsenal for the 1st time in league play in 11 years 2-1, possibly ending the title hopes of their nemesis in the North London Derby.

The 47th minute goal from Gareth Bale was the difference, as Arsenal staged a late fightback after an awful first 80 minutes with a goal from Nicolas Bendtner in the 85th minute to cancel out young Danny Rose's stunning volley strike in the 1st half. But thanks to terrific goalkeeping by Heurelho Gomes denying the returning Robin Van Persie three times in the latter stages, Arsene Wenger's side appear set for another year without silverware.

More importantly for Spurs besides beating and inflicting massive damage on their rivals, they keep their serious hopes for 4th place alive, making Saturday's massive fixtures between their encounter with Chelsea and the Manchester Derby all the more enthralling.