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Tottenham fans hail Younes Kaboul after heroics against Arsenal

Watford's Younes Kaboul celebrates after the game (REUTERS)
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Former Tottenham star helped Watford to a win over Arsenal.

Watford’s poor run of form ended in spectacular fashion, with a 2-1 win away to title chasing Arsenal.

Arsenal’s hopes of winning the league took a big step back with the defeat, and three former Tottenham stars played key roles.

Watford's Younes Kaboul celebrates scoring their first goalWatford’s Younes Kaboul celebrates scoring their first goal

Ex-Spurs captain Younes Kaboul led the way, scoring the opening goal to set Watford on their way to victory.

This was followed up by a driving run from midfielder Etienne Capoue, which led to the Hornets second goal, scored by Troy Deeney.


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Another ex-Tottenham man, Heurelho Gomes made a vital contribution in goal at the end as Arsenal launched a late attempt to fight back.

Watford's Heurelho Gomes in action with Arsenal's Laurent KoscielnyWatford’s Heurelho Gomes in action with Arsenal’s Laurent Koscielny

The loss meant Spurs climbed back above Arsenal in the Premier League table on goal difference, despite only managing a draw away to bottom side Sunderland.

Kaboul played more than 130 games for Tottenham over two different spells, a figure which could have been far higher had it not been for a wretched run of injuries.

He has rebuilt his career since leaving Spurs in 2015, signing with Sunderland and then switching to Watford last summer after an impressive campaign for the Black Cats.

Here is a look at how Tottenham fans celebrated his goal…