A single piece of brilliance from Nani and two Ryan Giggs penalties sent Manchester United back to the Barclays Premier League summit at Old Trafford.
When Ledley King headed Tottenham level with 20 minutes left, it seemed the Red Devils' title hopes would finally be snuffed out.
But, put through by Federico Macheda, Nani produced an incredible chipped finish to beat Heurelho Gomes before Giggs belted home his second penalty to seal the win.
Veteran midfielder Paul Scholes, who had just signed a one-year contract extension at Old Trafford, headed a dramatic winner three minutes into stoppage-time.
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am Allardyce's men almost won it at the death when Steven Nzonzi had a goalbound shot bravely blocked by Gary Neville who then almost snatched victory with a shot which flew narrowly wide.
Joe Cole's clever backheel flick put the visitors ahead after just 20 minutes and substitute Didier Drogba doubled the advantage 11 minutes from time with a firm finish after the offside flag stayed down.
United substitute Federico Macheda bundled in from close range two minutes later to set up a tense finale but Carlo Ancelotti's side hung on to seize the whip-hand in the title race.
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