Martin Jol’s position as Manager of Tottenham Hotspur has become even more uncomfortable over the weekend, following his sides defeat at the hands of local rivals Arsenal.

Bale Becomes Spurs Legend After Scoring Free-Kick Against Arsenal

Things were looking up for Spurs who were able to name Bent & Lennon in the squad for the first time in weeks. The home side started brightly and Bulgarian striker Dimitar Berbatov was brought down on the edge of the box, from the resulting free-kick Welsh youngster Gareth Bale appeared to surprise the Gunners goalie whipping a left-foot free kick in to the bottom corner of the goal much to the delight of the home fans. Bale was brought to White Hart Lane with a reputation of being a free-kick specialist, a reputation that appears to have been as justified as much as his transfer fee.

Another Long Range Goal, Another Capitulation

Spurs failed to capitalise on the opportunities that were gifted to them to increase their lead further will Keane, Berbatov and Bent missing one-on-one opportunities. Spurs were also looking fragile when under pressure from the Gunners attack. Arsenal got back in the game through a stroke of good fortune, referee Mark Clattenburg made Fabregas retake a wasted free-kick because he was distracted by the stewards doing their job on the sidelines. Arsenal seized the opportunity, Adebayor taking advantage of poor goalkeeping by Paul Robinson to guide home the free-kick.

Fabregas was soon on the score sheet himself for the fifth time this season when he struck from all of twenty-five yards as he stood in acres of space in front of the Spurs defence. His blistering shot flew in to the goal past an outstretched Paul Robinson.

Adebayor Seals Victory With Goal Of The Month

With Spurs fans wondering who will be their new manager could be after seeing their side fall to pieces again following Martin Jol’s substitutions.  Arsenal rubbed salt in the wound, Adebayor created his own space, flicking the ball away from Dawson only to volley it past Robinson. Who must have been wondering what he had done wrong in a past life to have inflicted such a bad run of luck, he has had more goals scored past him from out side the box than any other keeper in the Premier League.