Bale-force Spurs sitting pretty ahead of north London derby

Tottenham’s season is quickly becoming a Gareth Bale highlights reel and Scott Parker believes the Welshman is transforming the team into the envy of north London.

The latest entry in Bale’s season-long list of exquisite moments came in the 90th minute against West Ham on Monday night, and the groans of disappointment did not just reverberate around Upton Park.

Arsenal fans watched in agony as the reality of their season came into view — the distinct possibility they could finish below Spurs for the first time under Arsene Wenger’s stewardship.