AVB expects Bale interest as Rodgers bemoans ref decisions

Andre Villas-Boas admits Tottenham may struggle to hold on to Gareth Bale after watching the Welsh winger end Liverpool’s eight-match unbeaten run in fine style last night.

Bale ran 50 yards and beat four Liverpool players before setting up Aaron Lennon for Tottenham’s first and then beat Pepe Reina with a brilliant 30-yard free-kick to double the hosts’ lead.