Premier League review: Aspirant Spurs and vivacious Varney

'Why be fearful?' asks Redknapp

The good

Why be fearful and say we cant win it? asked Harry Redknapp, Tottenhams manager, after his side earned their first victory on Arsenal soil in 17 years on Saturday. Good question.

Spurs trail leaders Chelsea by six points but theyre availing themselves with more recent vitality than their venerable foes from Stamford Bridge.

Three comeback goals gave Tottenham a 3-2 victory while Chelsea were withering towards their third loss in four league games at the hands of Birmingham City. Little bit premature, mused one fan, reacting to anothers mere mention of the league title. We might not win it this season, said a second. But if we carry on as we are, we may well prove to be contenders within the next couple of years.

Just for the record, the last time Tottenham did take the title was in 1961, when they amassed 66 points after 42 games. But after 14 fixtures that year Spurs were already leading the league by four points, not in sixth place like they are now.

Whatever the outcome in May, Spurs will definitely be able to say they came away with a win from The Emirates this season. A phenomenal feat in itself.

The bad

One player who was given a brutal beating at the weekend was Boltons Johan Elmander.

Although he scored twice, Elmander was also elbowed by Newcastles Fabricio Coloccini during Boltons game with the Magpies at the Reebok Stadium, and the defender duly received a deserved red card.

While Coloccinis team-mate, Mike Williamson, could face an FA charge after his alleged challenge on the same Swedish striker. Williamson apparently dipped his sho! ulder on to Elmander as they tussled in the air waiting for a cross. Mad day for the Magpies pair.

The best goal

Prince William, possibly in town to dig out decent locations for his stag do, witnessed one of the goals of the season at Bloomfield Road. Luke Varney, stationed outside the area on the far left-hand side, let fly from distance and his stunning effort miraculously whistled into the top corner. A goal to savour for the Seasiders.

The best quote

Magic and mad moments have dogged the Premier League this season. From the Wayne Rooney saga to the rise of Gareth Bale, Englands top-flight has been a mercurial rollercoaster ride, while the most intriguing individual has been that loud and proud manager of Blackpool. Ian Holloway is always excellent value, and he always wants his team to be too.

My job is to try and entertain, he said after Blackpools home win over Wolves. Its dear enough these days for the ordinary man in the street to buy a ticket, particularly if you want to bring your family. [So] were going to keep doing it [playing attacking football]. Fair play, Ollie.

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