Tottenham are back within touching distance of the Premier League top as Tanguy Ndombele's stunning strike sealed a 3-1 win against Sheffield United on Sunday.
Jose Mourinho's side took an early lead through a rare goal from Ivory Coast defender Serge Aurier.
Harry Kane's 19th goal of the season – the England captain's fourth in his last six games – increased Tottenham's advantage before halftime.
David McGoldrick got one back for United in the second half, but Ndombele's sublime lob wrapped up the points at Bramall Lane.
The wonder-goal was the latest sign of Ndombele turning his Tottenham career around.
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The 24-year-old's fine form is a stark contrast to his struggles in his first season after arriving from Lyon, with Mourinho admitting the player had to change his mindset to get back on track.
Tottenham are on a seven-match unbeaten run in all competitions after winning at Bramall Lane for the first time since 1975.
With a home game against champions Liverpool looming next in the league on January 28, Tottenham still have a chance to mount a serious title challenge.
They sit fourth in the table, just four points behind leaders Manchester United.
Meanwhile, after securing their first league win this season against Newcastle in midweek, the bottom of the table Blades remain 11 points from safety after their 16th defeat of the campaign.
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