Tottenham inflict further pain on depleted Anzhi

Tottenham Hotspur exposed the weaknesses in Anzhi Makhachkala's star-shorn squad, winning 2-0 in Moscow to maintain their perfect start to the Europa League group stage on Thursday.

Jermain Defoe and Nacer Chadli scored first-half goals for the visitors who then cruised through the Group K clash against the Russian side whose once-impressive lineup has been depleted by a recent clearout.

Valencia also secured three vital points in Russia, winning 2-0 at Kuban Krasnodar to rebound from their shock Group A defeat at home to Swansea City on the opening matchday.

Paco Alcacer and Sofiane Feghouli scored late in the second half for the Spanish team.