Paulinho scored a last ditch winner for Spurs in a 1-0 win at Cardiff City Stadium.
Tottenham have won it at the death against Cardiff City in a one sided affair at the Cardiff City Stadium.
Tottenham went into the game knowing they had to win to stay in touch with local rivals Arsenal – after The Gunners beat Stoke City 3-1 at The Emirates.
And for 90 minutes they punished Cardiff City who stayed resolute in defence. Chances came and went for Spurs, with a total of 29 attempts at goal in a game where they also had 63% of possession.
But Cardiff were dogged in defence and appeared to be holding out for an unlikely point when Brazilian midfielder Paulinho spoiled the party with a right foot finish in the final minute of injury time.
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