Tottenham returned to the top of the Premier League as Aaron Lennon's strike clinched a 2-1 victory over London rivals West Ham at Upton Park on Sunday.
Even at this early stage, Harry Redknapp's team look increasingly capable of mounting a strong challenge to the top four after making their best start to a season for 49 years.
Three successive victories over Liverpool, Hull and now the Hammers have lifted them into pole position and revived memories of the last Spurs side to make such a strong opening - Bill Nicholson's 1960-61 double winners.
After falling behind to Carlton Cole's goal early in the second half, Spurs showed they may finally have the grit and determination to compete with the big guns.
Jermain Defoe punished a mistake by Cole to equalise against his old club and Lennon smashed in the winner with 11 minutes to play. Click to read more...
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