Berbatov inspires Spurs

Published November 27, 2006

LONDON, Nov 26: Tottenham Hotspur came from behind to beat Wigan Athletic 3-1 at White Hart Lane in the Premier League on Sunday.

Henri Camara put Wigan ahead in the 25th minute but Tottenham turned things round with two goals in two minutes just before halftime.

Dimitar Berbatov set up Jermain Defoe, who spun cleverly for the first then cut in nicely to tuck in the second himself.

The Bulgarian striker also set up the third for winger Aaron Lennon when he cut back from the left in the last minute.

Tottenham have moved up to 10th place with Wigan 11th.

Earlier a 69th-minute goal by substitute Antoine Sibierski was enough for struggling Newcastle United to beat fourth-placed Portsmouth at St James' Park.

Leaders Manchester United were playing champions Chelsea later on Sunday.

Results:

Played on Sunday:

Newcastle United 1 Portsmouth 0

Tottenham Hotspur 3 Wigan Athletic 1

Played on Saturday:

Aston Villa 1 Middlesbrough 1

Bolton Wanderers 3 Arsenal 1

Charlton Athletic 1 Everton 1

Fulham 0 Reading 1

Liverpool 1 Manchester City 0

West Ham United 1 Sheffield United 0

—Reuters

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