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Gylfi Sigurdsson (left) and Gareth Bale

Sigurdsson: Spurs would struggle to find direct replacement for Gareth Bale

Gylfi Sigurdsson says it is vital that Tottenham keep hold of Gareth Bale this summer, stating that the club would find it virtually impossible to find a direct replacement.

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Gareth Bale performed heroics against Sunderland, scoring a late winner, but his efforts were not enough to secure a place in the Champions League.

Inside Lane: A Spurs fan’s verdict on the final day of the season

Tottenham blogger Daniel Grigg discusses the climax of the Premier League campaign as Spurs beat Sunderland but missed out on the top four.

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Spurs boss Andre Villas-Boas. Photo: Stephen Pond/PA

AVB laments penalty decision as Spurs lose out to Arsenal again

Andre Villas-Boas thinks Tottenham may have succeeded in their final day push for Champions League football had referee Andre Marriner awarded Gareth Bale a penalty - rather than book him for diving.

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Queens Park Rangers' Andros Townsend. Picture: Dominic Lipinski/PA Wire

Tottenham young star Townsend: I’ve learned valuable lessons at QPR

Tottenham’s Andros Townsend says he has learned valuable lessons during his stellar loan spell with QPR – and he is keen to impress Spurs’ coaches again today when he faces Liverpool at Anfield.

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Arsenal's manager Arsene Wenger. Photo: Mike Egerton/EMPICS

Wenger: To play games without pressure is the worst thing

Arsene Wenger admits he would rather be involved in tomorrow’s all-or-nothing encounter at Newcastle than to just be going through the motions.

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Olivier Giroud scores Arsenal's opening game against Bayern Munich. Photo: Adam Davy/EMPICS Sport

Arsenal over RVP exit as Bayern win was the spark needed to dash Spurs’ Euro dreams

Arsene Wenger has pinpointed the 2-0 Champions League victory at Bayern Munich as the moment Arsenal stepped out of the shadow of Robin van Persie and trained their sights on destroying Tottenham’s dream of a top-four finish.

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Andre Villas-Boas barks instructions during Tottenham's 2-2 draw with Chelsea on his return to Stamford Bridge. Photo: John Walton/PA Wire

Villas-Boas: Chelsea are favourites for next season’s Premier League title

Andre Villas-Boas believes his former club Chelsea are the favourites to win next season’s Premier League title.

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Spurs boss AVB wouldn’t blame Pardew for playing weakened team against Arsenal

Andre Villas-Boas expects Alan Pardew’s Newcastle to be “extremely competitive” against Arsenal on Sunday, but he says he would not blame the Magpies boss for fielding a weakened side.

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Barcelona's David Villa has been linked with a move to Tottenham

Spurs boss responds to transfer rumours about Villa, Rebic and Shaw

Andre Villas-Boas has rubbished rumours that Tottenham are chasing Croatia striker Ante Rebic, but he has refused to rule out a move for Barcelona’s David Villa.

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Andros Townsend

Spurs starlet backs England Under-21s to go all the way at European Championship

Andros Townsend says he is honoured to be selected in England’s squad for the European Under-21 Championship – and he is backing the Young Lions to go all the way in the tournament.

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Middlesex's Sam Robson in action at Edgbaston.

Robson can make it to the top, says Middlesex skipper

Middlesex run machine Sam Robson has the potential to be one of English cricket’s brightest stars, according to his opening partner Chris Rogers.

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Inside Lane: A Spurs fan’s view on the climax of the top-four fight

Tottenham blogger Ben Bloom looks ahead to Sunday’s Premier League finale as Spurs and Arsenal battle it out for Champions League qualification.

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Helen Mirren is shown around the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2013. Picture: Keith Larby/iwitness

Picture gallery: Chelsea Flower Show 2013

The RHS Chelsea Flower Show opens to the public today, but celebrities and VIPs, including the Queen, have already had a look at the floral displays.

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