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Sunday May 7th

West Ham 2 Tottenham 1

Tottenham were edged out of fourth place by their London rivals in the last day of Premiership action for the 2005/2006 season.  Tottenham were defeated at Upton Park, while Arsenal won convincingly at Highbury 4-2 against Wigan.  Tottenham had held fourth place since December. 

There remains some controversy surrounding the match as 10 players fell ill on the eve of the match.  There is speculation of food poisoning, however nothing has yet been confirmed.

Despite the setback, the Tottenham players played and gave it their all.  West Ham took the early lead with a goal from Carl Fletcher in the 10th minute.  Jermain Defoe equalized in the 35th minute.  Paul Robinson saved a Teddy Sheringham penalty to keep the Spurs in the game.  Yossi Benayoun scored the winner for West Ham in the 80th minute.

Paul Stalteri had picked up an injury in the game against Bolton and was unable to play. 

Tottenham qualified for the UEFA Cup next season.

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Sunday April 30th

Tottenham 1 Bolton 0

Aaron Lennon scored the lone goal for Tottenham to keep the Spurs in fourth place.  Tottenham will be guaranteed a fourth place finish if they win next weekend at West Ham.

It was the last home game of the season at White Hart Lane.  The Spurs went with only two defeats at home all season. 

Paul Stalteri played 90 minutes. 

Saturday April 22nd

Arsenal 1 Tottenham 1

Tottenham remain in control of fourth place after a tie at Highbury on Saturday April 22nd.  It was a derby that lived up to expectations and one that fans will certainly remember as the two teams met for the last time at Highbury.

Robbie Keane scored in the 66th minute to put the Spurs in the lead.  Tottenham had dominated most of the first half and had already had a few chances to open the score.

Thierry Henry did not start and was substituted into the match for Van Persie in the 62nd minute.  He was the player who ended up levelling the score in the 84th minute. 

Tottenham were reduced to ten men in the 85th minute when Edgar Davids was sent for his second bookable offence.

Paul Stalteri played 90 minutes.

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