League could change rules after Spurs appeal for rematch

THE FA Premier League are set to reject Tottenham’s call for their game against West Ham to be replayed at a board meeting today – but the events behind the issue may force them to consider an overhaul of their rules.

Spurs have asked the FAPL to order a re-match against the Hammers after 10 of their players went down with food poisoning at the team hotel on the morning of the game.

The Londoners, needing to win the game to ensure they qualified for the Champions League next season, were beaten 2-1 – a result which allowed rivals Arsenal to pip them for fourth place thanks to a 4-2 success over Wigan at Highbury.