Betting tips / Mike Norman / 28 December 2011 / Leave a comment Bet Now View Market

It was all about Gareth Bale when Norwich went down to Tottenham, even as some of the big 'guns', including the Gunners, dropped crucial Premier League points.

Tottenham strengthened their position in the top four of the Premier League with an impressive 2-0 victory over Norwich at a packed Carrow Road this evening.

Spurs were much the better side in a highly entertaining first half, with Gareth Bale, Luka Modric, and Rafael van der Vaart orchestrating a string of Tottenham attacks.

But somehow the Canaries held firm and the scores were level at the interval - the 0-0 Half Time Score was backed at [4.0].

Harry Redknapp's men were quick out of the blocks in the second half and Bale gave the away side a much deserved lead on 55 minutes, drilling home a shot from 12 yards. And it wasn't long before the flying winger scored his second, this time producing a stunning individual goal after running from the centre circle and applying a finish with the deftest of chips.

Bale was backed at [11.0] in the First Goalscorer market whilst the 0-2 Correct Score was matched at a high of [12.0] In-Play.

The victory capped a fantastic 36 hours for Tottenham after their three rivals for a Champions League slot - Arsenal, Chelsea and Liverpool - all dropped points.

In fact Spurs are now just seven points behind the two Manchester clubs with a game in hand and are starting to look nailed on to qualify for next season's premier European club competition. Tottenham are available to back at [1.44] for a Top Four league finish this term.

Earlier in the day Arsenal were held to a 1-1 draw against relegation-threatened Wolves at the Emirates Stadium.

The Gunners were generally available to back at [1.25] pre kick-off but were soon trading at just [1.08] after striker Gervinho had given them an early lead. Steven Fletcher levelled for the visitors late in the first half and then had goalkeeper Wayne Hennessey to thank for an inspired second-half performance to secure a vital point for Mick McCarthy's outfit. The 1-1 Correct Score was matched at [36.0] In-Play.

In the tea-time kick-off Swansea and QPR played out another 1-1 draw (the fifth in total since Boxing Day and the seventh draw in 10 'festive' Premier League fixtures) meaning both clubs still have a lot to do in 2012 if they are to remain in the top flight.