Tottenham march on

Tottenham concreted their stranglehold on fourth place in the early game at Suterday in Premier League with a 3-1 success over Blackburn.

Jermain Defoe opened the score for за Spurs on their way before a Roman Pavlyuchenko consolidate, either side of a reply from Christopher Samba, put the result beyond doubt.

Harry Redknapp continue to believe in Pavlyuchenko up front for Spurs, but the Russian dissipated three good chances through a first period deprived of clear-cut possibilities.

The clash seemed fated to enter the time-out with a goalless draw, as Defoe grabed his 23rd goal of the season right on the stroke of the interval to insinuate the hosts ahead.

Roman Pavlyuchenko doubled the advantage for Spurs with a long-range shot which bounced below goalkeeper Jason Brown.

Christopher Samba's header reduced the shortage, but Pavlyuchenko provided success with a tap in from six yards.

Tottenham were not often oppressed as they provided a third win in a row in Premier League which moved the Londoners three points lead of fifth-placed Manchester City, although they having played two matches more than their rivals, who visit Sunderland on Sunday.