Gareth Bale will get back for Tottenham on Sunday and Andre Villas-Boas promises Manchester City will be terrified of his reputation. The Spurs key is delighted with the Welsh star's rapid recovery from the twisted leg he endured through the Europa League tie against FC Basel on April 4 and he is set to start out against the reigning Premier League champions at White Hart Lane. Villas-Boas' men are closed in a fight with London rivals Chelsea and Arsenal for two Champions League certification areas and the Portuguese tactician feels Bale's recovery may raise their chances of finishing in the Premier League's top four. "There can be a fear factor if he plays," Villas-Boas said of Bale. "We understand the effect this player has already established for people this season. His function of goals that he's on, he may have a big issue. "It is good to possess him around in this final the main season. They can be an inspiration to every one. It is good to have him right back therefore easily, whenever you go through the pictures that people found [of his twisted ankle]. This speaks highly of the medical staff at the club. Our team is saturated in good people, but Bale can make a difference." Arsenal could be five points free from Spurs with a at Fulham on Saturday, although having played two games more, and Chelsea are now three points in front of them so a win could be important against Roberto Mancini's Citizens.
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