Tottenham Hotspur did good business on Thursday evening in the battle for a coveted Champions League ticket. With a simple 3-0 win over Arsenal, the team of coach Antonio Conte approaches the direct competitor to one point.

The home team opened the score halfway through the first half from a penalty. Harry Kane was allowed to moor from 11 meters after Heung-Min Son was given a push in the back.

The problems for Arsenal piled up when Rob Holding received his second yellow card after half an hour of play. Tottenham took advantage of the numerical superiority almost immediately. Again it was Kane who scored, this time from a corner.

The decision was made early in the second half. After the ball was tapped away from Kane’s feet, Son hit from the edge of the penalty area. An even greater punishment was then spared Arsenal. Steven Bergwijn came in for Tottenham more than fifteen minutes before the end.

Battle will be decided in last two rounds

The top four teams in the Premier League qualify for the Champions League. Title candidates Manchester City (89) and Liverpool (86) are already certain of participation, for Chelsea (70) it can hardly go wrong.

As a result, Arsenal and Tottenham are chasing the last ticket. With two games to go, ‘The Gunners’ still have a one point lead over the London fellow (66 to 65).

Arsenal still play against Newcastle United (away) and Everton (home). Tottenham receives Burnley and still visits the already relegated Norwich City.

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