Ten-man Spurs see off City

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Goals from Jermain Defoe and Steed Malbranque either side of Didier Zokora's sending off gave them a hard-earned victory.

City went into the game looking to extend their 100% record in all competitions to 11 games but suffered their first defeat at the ground under Sven-Goran Eriksson.

Tottenham took the lead in the fifth minute following a swift break that caught City flat-footed.

Jermaine Jenas released Aaron Lennon with a clever through ball and he quickly delivered it into the area, where Defoe swept his close-range effort beyond goalkeeper Joe Hart and into the corner.

Tottenham though were reduced to 10 men in the 21st minute when Zokora was sent off, for what referee Steve Bennett perceived was a lunge at Blumer Elano.

Tottenham goalkeeper Paul Robinson was called into action for the first time in the 53rd minute and responded superbly. He showed quick reflexes to get up quickly and turn over a header from Darius Vassell after a cross from Vedran Corluka.

Tottenham again found themselves on the back foot on the hour when Martin Petrov found space in the area - only to clear the bar with his effort. But the visitors continued to look dangerous on the break, despite being a man light.

With the home side pushing forward Tottenham added a second goal in the 82nd minute to make sure of their place in the last four.

It was a superb individual effort from the former Fulham midfielder Malbranque, who drew Hart out of his goal before clipping a shot into the corner.