The region's voters recently defeated by 89 percent a proposal to make up the deficit through a gasoline tax.

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Even third place, and therefore finishing above north London rivals Arsenal for the first time since the 1994-95 season, is achievable for Spurs, although they need to make up a two-point deficit on the Gunners.

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Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger believes his players are capable of a much better performance at the Emirates Stadium and was relieved to emerge from the first leg with only a one-goal deficit to make up.

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