Bale scores as Spurs subdue spirited Fulham

A decidedly underwhelming performance by Spurs against Fulham. But Gareth Bale added to his already acquired superhero status by artfully deflecting a Rafael Van Der Vaart free kick past Mark Schwarzer.

Fulham on the other hand showed a lot of enterprise and skill. Some slick passing saw them coming close to equalizing but Michael Dawson effected a fine goal line save.

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