LONDON, Sept 12: Tottenham Hotspur were left to rue missed chances after being held to a 0-0 draw by Premier League newcomers Norwich City at White Hart Lane on Sunday.

Spurs dominated the first half, with England striker Jermain Defoe rifling a shot against the post and having another cleared off the line as Jacques Santini's side created five clear scoring chances.

Norwich keeper Robert Green, like opposite number Paul Robinson a member of the England squad, continued to keep Spurs at bay after the break with a series of excellent saves.

Norwich striker Darren Hucker by would have snatched a winner on the counter were it not for a last-ditch block by England defender Ledley King. Arsenal extended their record unbeaten league run to 45 games on Saturday with a 3-0 win at Fulham while second-placed Chelsea lost their 100 per cent record in a 0-0 draw at Aston Villa.

Manchester United needed a stoppage-time equaliser to draw 2-2 at in-form Bolton Wanderers and leave Alex Ferguson's side 10th in the table. Bolton lie third.

RESULTS:

PLAYED ON SUNDAY:

Tottenham Hotspur 0 Norwich City 0

PLAYED ON SATURDAY:

Aston Villa 0 Chelsea 0

Bolton Wanderers 2 Manchester United 2

Fulham 0 Arsenal 3

Liverpool 3 West Bromwich Albion 0

Manchester City 0 Everton 1

Middlesbrough 2 Birmingham City 1

Newcastle United 3 Blackburn Rovers 0

Portsmouth 3 Crystal Palace 1. -Reuters