Defoe: Spurs are the better bet

Jermain Defoe is so sure Tottenham will finish above Arsenal that he is willing to enter into another charity bet with Jack Wilshere.

Defoe had to pay £3,000 to charity last season after he lost a bet with Wilshere that Tottenham would finish above their north London rivals for the first time since 1995.

The Spurs striker lost the wager after his team threw away a 10-point lead over the Gunners. This season they are seven points ahead with 10 games left.

Yet Defoe, who played in Tottenham's 2-1 win over Arsenal on Sunday, believes Spurs are made of stronger stuff this season.

"We all know what happened last season," said Defoe.

"At the time, when I did have the bet, I thought we would have finished higher than Arsenal and I still feel like that now.

"Jack's a cool guy, there's a little bit of banter and even though we beat them quite comfortably, I still think they're a good side, but I suppose if Jack wants a little bet, it's no problem with me.

"We've not just got a great team now, but a great squad. The spirit is great, the lads are buzzing and it's just a great time to be here."