Jol targets 4th place finish

Spurs boss Martin Jol insisted Tottenham could challenge for a Champions League place after moving into second place by inflicting further misery on Everton.

Although Chelsea are striding ahead in the table, Spurs are now second, with north London rivals Arsenal lagging five points between them with just one match in hand.

Having just missed out on a Uefa Cup place in their final game of last season, Tottenham are now aiming to be in contention for a top four finish - just like Everton managed before this season's collapse in form.

Jol declared: "Everton are a different team to us. We will have some disappointments this season, but we will get better and better. If we have everyone available, we are difficult to beat.

"Is this season a great opportunity for a Champions League place? Of course. We always want to win. We have a lot of new players, but we have coped. If Wigan and Charlton are [near the top of the table] why shouldn't we be second?"