Tottenham Hotspur were left to rue missed chances after being held to a 0-0 draw by English 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 Huckerby would have snatched a winner on the counter were it not for a last-ditch block by England defender Ledley King.
Unbeaten Spurs missed their chance to go third in the table and stayed sixth.
Champions Arsenal extended their record unbeaten league run to 45 games on Saturday with a 3-0 victory at Fulham, their fifth win in five games this season, while second-placed Chelsea also registered 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.
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