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By Adithya Ananth<\/h3>\n

17 May 2011 09:06:00<\/h4>\n<\/p>\n
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EPL: Rafael Van der Vaart, Tottenham Hotspur v Arsenal<\/p>\n

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Rafael van der Vaart<\/a> has ended fears that he could be leaving Tottenham Hotspur<\/a> by declaring that he is looking forward to next season with the north London club.<\/p>\n

The former Real Madrid midfielder scored a superb opener in Spurs’ 2-0 victory over Liverpool at the weekend to help his side move back to fifth place in the standings, and potentially achieve a run in the Europa League next season.<\/p>\n

Now the Dutchman is targeting a triumph in the smaller European tournament, but hopes that the club can achieve Champions League football again.<\/p>\n

“We always want to play in Europe,” Van der Vaart said, according to The Sun<\/em>.<\/p>\n

“It is good to have the experience from the Europa League and it would be a nice title to win.<\/p>\n

“I like to be playing every two or three days.”<\/p>\n

He added: “Of course I want to be playing in the Champions League.<\/p>\n

“But I have only been here one year. I have enjoyed my year and we will see what next season will bring.<\/p>\n

“It’s really important to be in Europe. You saw this season that being in the Champions League has helped us.<\/p>\n

“It is so important for players and that’s why we want to win our final game against Birmingham.”<\/p>\n

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