Tottenham Hotspur 2 Birmingham 1: Aaron Lennon has last laugh for Spurs

29 August 2009 20:43
Aaron Lennon scored a sensational injury-time winner to maintain Tottenham's 100 per cent start to the season and keep Harry Redknapp's side challenging at the top of the table. [LNB]With the four minutes of added time running out, the England winger popped up on the left-hand side of the penalty area, cut inside a defender and drilled a low, right footed shot wide of goalkeeper Joe Hart to leave distraught Birmingham players collapsing all over the pitch. [LNB]In doing so, the former Leeds winger helped his team answer questions about their ability to keep their excellent form going and possibly make a challenge to join the big four at the top of the Premier League. [LNB][LNB] Leaving it late: Aaron Lennon scores the winning goal in injury time as Spurs winning start goes on [LNB][LNB]This match was a mighty test for Redknapp's men. Technicallysuperior to a determined Birmingham side, it was nevertheless a realstruggle to secure the three points and as the match entered theclosing stages it looked as if Tottenham had failed the test. [LNB]A horrible defensive mix-up between goalkeeper Carlo Cudicini andsubstitute Alan Hutton 16 minutes from time had presented Birminghamwith an equaliser they hardly deserved. [LNB] On yer bike, Ledley! Cycling is the only way to keep Spurs crock King goingBarry Ferguson admits after Boozegate affair: 'I felt like I'd killed someone'Tottenham Hotspur v Birmingham City: the action as it happenedTOTTENHAM HOTSPUR FC

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