Dempsey 75a Defoe 79a Bale 82a Nasri 5a 21 April 2013 Last up-to-date at 15:02 GMT Tottenham created a stunning fightback against Manchester City to boost their Champions League desires and keep Manchester United three points from winning the Premier League title. City led through Samir Nasri's early reach before Spurs hit back with three goals in seven second-half minutes. Clint Dempsey's tap-in levelled before Jermain Defoe shot past Joe Hart. Gareth Bale, returning from injury, dinked a as Spurs moved to within a position of fourth-placed Chelsea. Bale's goal assigned a remarkable recovery in north London and means United can clinch their 20th top-flight crown by whipping Aston Villa at Old Trafford on Monday. Roberto Mancini's defending winners are 13 points adrift of the cross-city competitors with five games left to play for both parties. Yet for many the match it looked as though City could clinch a program win and hold their slender hopes of retaining the name alive after Nasri steered in James Milner's pullback. Tottenham went in to the match on the trunk of a break following their Europa League exit at Basel however they made a lethargic exhibit until bursting into life after Dempsey's equaliser. Up to this time, City's assurance in possession, in conjunction with their readiness to drive forward on the counter-attack, served to irritate most in a very subdued White Hart Lane. The readers spurned a few possibilities to increase their cause as Nasri poked large from Carlos Tevez's innovative flick and Spurs keeper Hugo Lloris ended the Argentine striker's header having an instinctive one-handed save. But Dempsey, demonstrably on-side inspite of the protest of the City protection, pounced at the far post to convert Bale's outside-of-the-boot cross and punish their profligacy. Suddenly, the home audience found their voices and their belief was found by the players as they upped the speed in search of the cause. When substitute Defoe, who had only just joined the action as an alternative for the inadequate Emmanuel Adebayor, cut inside City skipper Vincent Kompany before unleashing an easy angled travel past Hart it came four minutes later. A completely different team was looked by spurs as their energy levels increased, contrary to a City team who started to look like they were feeling the consequences, both emotionally and physically, of a hectic week. The Blues Loved the high of attaining the FA Cup final by beating last-four competitors Chelsea at Wembley on Sunday, before grinding out a 1-0 Premier League gain against Wigan on Wednesday. Spurs talisman Bale, who has missed two games with leg ligament damage, was nearly anonymous in the opening 75 minutes before he followed up his aid for the equaliser by scoring the third. The Welshman latched to a piercing throughball from another Spurs change, Tom Huddlestone, and managed to postpone Gael Clichy to coolly clip over the mind of Hart. Success leaves fifth-placed Tottenham one time adrift of the final Champions League qualification place is currently occupyed by Chelsea, who, and two points behind third-placed Arsenal. But Spurs have a game in hand on the Gunners, meaning a location in Europe's premier club opposition remains within their hands because they enter the closing month of the period. Tottenham manager Andre Villas-Boas: "It was an excellent game and the participants did extremely well to come back involved with it. In the first half we didn't play with confidence, but we always had the desire to come back in to the game. "In the 2nd half anything changed and we played with more confidence. We found more spots and we found the rear of the net, deservedly. "Gareth [Bale] gave us the green light - he was fully prepared. Physically he is a beast and played 90 minutes, a, great performance. Credit to him." Alternative Jermain Defoe ties as an alternative the activity, replacing Emmanuel Adebayor. Full-time The referee signals the finish of the overall game. Carlos Tevez difficulties Kyle Walker unfairly and gives away a free end. Free end taken by Hugo Lloris. Alternative Gael Clichy leaves the area to be replaced by Joleon Lescott. Carlos Tevez fouled by Michael Dawson, the ref awards a totally free end. Opportunity will come in from Aleksandar Kolarov from the free end. A shot is taken by yaya Toure. Lewis Holtby gives away a free end for an problem on Samir Nasri. Samir Nasri takes the direct free kick. Gareth Bale concedes a free of charge end for a on Samir Nasri. Free kick taken by Samir Nasri. Substitution Scott Sinclair is triggered instead for Edin Dzeko. Tom Huddlestone offered the support for the goal. Goal - Gareth Bale - Tottenham 3 - 1 Man City Gareth Bale grabs a from deep inside the penalty box low in to the midst of the goal. Tottenham 3-1 Man Area. Support by Lewis Holtby. Goal - Jermain Defoe - Tottenham 2 - 1 Man City Jermain Defoe gets on the score sheet with a goal from the side of the penalty spot to the bottom right corner of the goal. Tottenham 2-1 Man Area. Arranging Joe Hart is informed by the ref for dissent. Help on the target came from Gareth Bale. Goal - Clint Dempsey - Tottenham 1 - 1 Man City Clint Dempsey sees the net with a from inside the six-yard box to the bottom left corner of the goal. Tottenham 1-1 Guy Town. Scheduling Aleksandar Kolarov is arranged. Lewis Holtby gives away a totally free end for an obstacle on Yaya Toure. Aleksandar Kolarov crosses the ball from the free kick left-footed from right channel, save yourself by Hugo Lloris. A shot is taken by clint Dempsey. Save your self created by Joe Hart. Free kick taken by Michael Dawson. Replacement Jermain Defoe is induced as a substitute for Emmanuel Adebayor. Aleksandar Kolarov gives away a free of charge kick for an challenge on Tom Huddlestone. Illegal challenge on Yaya Toure by Mousa Dembele results in a free of charge kick. Joe Hart takes the free end. Corner taken by Lewis Holtby from the left by-line, Header from deep in the penalty spot by Gareth Bale goes harmlessly within the crossbar. The ball is delivered by Benoit Assou-Ekotto, Samir Nasri manages to create a settlement. Joe Hart restarts play with the free kick. Arranging Tom Huddlestone goes into the book for unsporting conduct. Mary Huddlestone issues Yaya Toure unfairly and gives away a free end. Aleksandar Kolarov fouled by Mousa Dembele, the ref awards a totally free end. Gael Clichy requires the free kick. Carlos Tevez has an work at goal from outside the penalty box which goes broad right of the mark. The official banners Gareth Bale offside. Free end taken by Joe Hart. A combination is sent by Lewis Holtby, Vincent Kompany makes a clearance. Yaya Toure requires a shot. Save your self by Hugo Lloris. Replacement Tom Huddlestone is triggered instead for Scott Parker. Substitution Lewis Holtby is brought on instead for Gylfi Sigurdsson. Free kick awarded for an problem on Scott Parker by Gael Clichy. Gareth Bale comes with an attempt direct from the free kick. Emmanuel Adebayor crosses the ball, Gareth Barry manages to make a settlement. Handball conclusion goes against Clint Dempsey. Free kick taken by Yaya Toure. The referee penalises Emmanuel Adebayor for handball. Joe Hart takes the direct free kick. The referee blows for offside against Samir Nasri. Indirect free kick taken by Benoit Assou-Ekotto. Joe Hart restarts play with the free kick. Arranging Benoit Assou-Ekotto receives a card for unsporting conduct. Free kick awarded for a by Benoit Assou-Ekotto on Pablo Zabaleta. The ball is delivered by gylfi Sigurdsson, approval produced by Gareth Barry. The referee starts the 2nd half. Alternative Aleksandar Kolarov is brought on as a substitute for James Milner. Half Time The ref the first period to be ended by blows. Gareth Barry gives away a totally free kick for an problem on Gylfi Sigurdsson. Free kick taken by Mousa Dembele. Place taken right-footed by Gylfi Sigurdsson, Clint Dempsey produces a header from the region that covers the bar. Inswinging part taken left-footed by Gareth Barry from the best by-line, a shot is taken by Carlos Tevez. Save your self made by Hugo Lloris. A inswinging corner is taken by gareth Barry from the right by-line played to the near post, clearance by Jan Vertonghen. A shot is taken by carlos Tevez. Plugged by Scott Parker. Place taken by Gareth Barry from the proper by-line, a clearance is made by Scott Parker. A shot is taken by edin Dzeko. Save yourself produced by Hugo Lloris. Jan Vertonghen is dominated offside. Indirect free kick taken by Joe Hart. Outswinging corner taken by Gylfi Sigurdsson, Vincent Kompany manages to create a clearance. Scott Parker fouled by Pablo Zabaleta, the ref awards a free end. Hit on goal is available in from Gareth Bale from the free end, plugged by Benoit Assou-Ekotto. Horrible by Pablo Zabaleta on Scott Parker, free kick awarded. Direct reach on target from the free end comes in from Gareth Bale, plugged by Benoit Assou-Ekotto. Unjust challenge on Pablo Zabaleta by Clint Dempsey results in a free end. Joe Hart takes the free kick. Gareth Barry concedes a free of charge end for a on Clint Dempsey. The free kick is shipped right-footed by Kyle Walker from right station, approval by Pablo Zabaleta. Free kick awarded for a by Gareth Barry on Scott Parker. Gareth Bale restarts play with the free kick. The ball is crossed by benoit Assou-Ekotto, approval by Vincent Kompany. A short corner is taken by gareth Barry. Gareth Barry challenges Clint Dempsey unfairly and gives away a free kick. Kyle Walker takes the direct free kick. Attempt from deep inside the place by Samir Nasri overlooks to the left of the prospective. Place taken left-footed by Gareth Barry from the best by-line, clearance made by Clint Dempsey. Edin Dzeko has a shot. A block is got by jan Vertonghen in. Outswinging corner taken right-footed by Gylfi Sigurdsson enjoyed to the post, settlement made by Gareth Barry. A shot is taken by kyle Walker. Save yourself made by Joe Hart. Kyle Walker sends in a cross, clearance produced by Pablo Zabaleta. Bad by James Milner on Benoit Assou-Ekotto, free kick awarded. Benoit Assou-Ekotto restarts play with the free kick. David Milner fires a strike on purpose direct from the free end. Arranging Michael Dawson switches into the book for unsporting behaviour. Michael Dawson challenges Edin Dzeko unfairly and gives away a free of charge kick. A shot is taken by scott Parker. A block is got by vincent Kompany in. Free kick awarded for an problem on James Milner by Benoit Assou-Ekotto. Yaya Toure restarts play with the free end. Jordan Dawson restarts play with the free end. Scheduling Yaya Toure booked. Gareth Barry problems Scott Parker unfairly and gives away a free kick. The ball is crossed by James Milner, clearance made by Benoit Assou-Ekotto. Gareth Barry is flagged offside by the assistant referee. Hugo Lloris takes the free kick. Assist by John Milner. Goal - Samir Nasri - Tottenham 0 - 1 Man City A goal is scored by Samir Nasri from deep inside the penalty area to the bottom left corner of the goal. Tottenham 0-1 Man Area. Gareth Bale has a shot. Save your self by Joe Hart. The referee starts the match. Live text and data given by The Press Association Sign in together with your BBC identity, or Register to rate and opinion responses All threads are reactively-moderated and must observe the home rules. All posts are reactively-moderated and should follow your house rules Red Knight #345 - you may want to ask Ryan's brother about this. Or anyone that feels drink driving is bad. Glass homes and all that. Muppet. Statement this comment (Comment amount 396) Link to this (Comment number 396) 345.Red KnIghtu forget rooney chucking his toys out of stroller saying utd computer had a shi* team.also fergy kicked a football boot at beckhams mind! like or hate beckham in true to life that is a criminal offence so maybe fergy must kick himself out- HYPOCRIT MAN UTD Statement this remark (Comment amount 395) Connect to this (Comment number 395) Done well Spurs, revealed more resolution than I thought they had. Seems like Chelsea could be the anyone to pass up taking a look at the fixtures left. Statement this review (Comment number 394) Url to this (Comment number 394) @388.pique '.'..great return from spurs, be interesting to see how long they can hold onto Bale for...'' About 8 weeks. Report this remark (Comment amount 393) Link to this (Comment amount 393) Huddlestone has really impressed me when he's been on, his driving ability is remarkable, got to be among the greatest passers in the prem Survey this comment (Comment amount 392) Connect to this (Comment number 392) Remarks 5 of 396 Increase your review Sign in with your BBC iD, or Register to price and comment comments All articles are reactively-moderated and must obey your house rules.
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