Tottenham Hotspur [ Images ] 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 [ Images ] striker Jermain Defoe [ Images ] 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 [ Images ] extended their record unbeaten league run to 45 games on Saturday with a 3-0 victory at Fulham [ Images ], their fifth win in five games this season, while second-placed Chelsea [ Images ] also registered a 0-0 draw at Aston Villa [ Images ].

Manchester United [ Images ] needed a stoppage-time equaliser to draw 2-2 at in-form Bolton Wanderers and leave Alex Ferguson's [ Images ] side 10th in the table. Bolton lie third.