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Bale strikes late to secure win for Spurs as Hull gain promotion

Gareth Bale has kept Tottenham’s Champion’s League hopes alive at White Hart Lane.

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He scored from outside the box with five minutes to play to give them a 1-nil over Southampton,

Elsewhere in the Barclay’s Premier League:

Wigan defeated West Brom 3-2 to secure a crucial three points in their struggle to avoid relegation.

Aston Villa overcame Norwich 2-1 thanks to a brace from Gabbi Agbonlahor at Carrow Road, moving Paul Lambert’s side away from danger.

It finished nil-all between Newcastle and West Ham.

Reading beat Fulham 4-2 at Craven Cottage.

Man City and Swansea finished scoreless.

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Earlier there was a dramatic finale to this year’s regular nPower Championship fixtures.

Hull City eventually secured automatic promotion after a 2-all draw with champions Cardiff.

A Paul McShane goal gave Steve Bruce’s side the lead but a late Cardiff penalty forced them to wait on result of Watford’s clash with Leeds.

10-man Watford were beaten by 2 goals to 1 meaning they joined Crystal Palace, Brighton and Leicester in the playoffs.

Wolves lost to Brighton by 2 goals to nil as they got relegated for the second time in as many years.

They were joined by Peterborough who lost 3-2 to Palace despite twice taking the lead.
 

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