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What's still at stake for Africa's stars in the Premier League?

As the Premier League season draws to a close, KweséESPN run down what's at stake for African stars up and down the division. Victor Moses appears primed to become the first Nigerian since his compatriot John Obi Mikel in 2015 to win the Premier League title, with Chelsea four points clear of Tottenham Hotspur with four matches to play. It's not a done deal -- particularly considering Spurs' relentless form -- but despite a romping London derby victory over Arsenal last weekend, Tottenham are outsiders. Should Chelsea get over the line, Moses would become the third Nigerian to claim a Premier League winner's medal after the aforementioned Mikel and Super Eagles legend Nwankwo Kanu, who became the first player from the West African nation to clinch the title. For Spurs, Victor Wanyama was outstanding against the Gunners, thoroughly dominating the midfield, and will surely still harbour hopes of becoming the first Kenyan to win the EPL. In terms of continental qualificati

Has the power truly shifted in North London?

For the first time since 1995, Tottenham will finish above Arsenal in the Premier League. So is it a one-off or has the balance of power shifted? # Tottenham Hotspur provided a final #North London Derby memory for their fans at White Hart Lane on Sunday. In their penultimate match at the ground before moving temporarily to Wembley for next season, they beat great rivals # Arsenal 2-0 with second half goals from Dele Alli and Harry Kane. It means for the first time in 22 years, Spurs will finish above Arsenal in the Premier League . They've threatened for many years to finish above their rivals in the capital. Now, they've achieved it. Has the power well and truly shifted? Flashback to 1995 The last time Tottenham finished above Arsenal in the table was 1995 . In that season, both