Pavlyuchenko removed from the Tottenham area of fall

* Arsenal, in free fall

Tottenham Hotspur left the area drop in the English football league after beating Blackburn Rovers 1-0 thanks to a goal from Russian striker Roman Pavlyuchenko.

Pavlyuchenko achieved both at nine minutes. Blackburn's hopes of a draw were dashed on 39 minutes for the expulsion of the central Martin Olsson.

The victory was the sixth of Tottenham in the eight matches since Harry Redknapp replaced the Spanish as a coach Juande Ramos last month. The 'Spurs' stand at the post 14.

The Blackburn, however, is the penultimate having joined only three points in their last eight games. Today began the match well, but soon was below on the scoreboard with both Pavlyuchenko.

Ten minutes later, the Russian striker nodding to the post after a ball donated by David Bentley. Aaron Lennon from the right forced to continually Olsson. Thus came the goal and the expulsion of zaguero.

Since then, the Spurs continued to dominate and although they could not find the second goal that would have calmed the nerves, had no trouble maintaining his advantage.

The Tottenham player Jermaine Jenas, in a move of the match. (Photo: EFE)

Result Premier League: 23 November 2008

Tottenham H. 1 - 0 Blackburn R.

Sunderland 0 - 1 West Ham U.