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ALEX YOUNG

Latest pictures as Tottenham beaten by Norwich in friendly at stadium ahead of Premier League restart

Tottenham lost to Norwich City in a friendly at their £1billion stadium on Friday as the clubs stepped up preparations for the return to Premier League action.

The remaining 92 games of the season will be played out behind closed doors, starting with an Aston Villa vs Sheffield United and Manchester City vs Arsenal double-header on June 17.

Clubs have been back in contact training for two weeks, with Spurs a week ago playing an 11-vs-11 match in their empty stadium as the squad continue to build fitness.

On Friday, Harry Kane, Moussa Sissoko, Heung-min Son and Steven Bergwijn all featured for Tottenham in an unusual match against Norwich composed of four 30-minute quarters after recovering from injury.

Erik Lamela gave the hosts the lead, though they ultimately slipped to defeat following late efforts from Canaries duo Josip Drmic and Mario Vrancic.

Tottenham were also due to face Championship side Reading in another friendly on Saturday, although Standard Sport understands that match will no longer take place.

Spurs remain in a battle to finish in the Premier League's top four, with a win in their first game back against Manchester United on June 19 likely key to their end-of-season aims.

A London derby against West Ham on June 23 follows.

Norwich are also back in action on June 19, hosting Southampton a couple of hours before Spurs kick-off against United.

Scroll through the gallery above to see pictures from Tottenham vs Norwich...

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