Tottenham midfielder Gareth Bale was elated to score the winner against West Brom on Saturday as he ensured Spurs took full advantage of slip-ups by their rivals.
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With both Chelsea and Everton dropping points on Saturday, Bale's world-class strike helped Spurs close the gap on the Blues in third to just one, as well as put more daylight between them and the Toffees.
The 23-year-old told Sky Sports: "It's massive. We spoke before the game because other results went our way yesterday and that gave us a big chance to capitalise. Thankfully we did.
"I think all the lads worked very hard and they deserved the victory."
Bale's goal at the Hawthorns was his eighth in his last 11 games and the Welshman is becoming increasingly comfortable with his more central role in the Spurs attack.
"I enjoy it," he added. "It's a role that I'm learning season by season. I've come inside more often than previous seasons and it's a role I'm enjoying.
"It's a new experience for me, a chance to improve my game and it gives me another dimension."
Meanwhile, Germany International Lewis Holtby is happy with the start he has made to his career at White Hart Lane after making his second appearance for the north London club.
He said: "The lads are all making it easy for me to play. It's a fantastic club and I enjoy coming in every day.
"It's a massive boost to get the three points away (from home). It's unbelievable.
"If we have games like today and get the three points then it's a massive relief. I'm just happy to be at the club."
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