Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp believes Scott Parker’s display in the win over Queens Park Rangers was reminiscent of former Spurs great Dave Mackay.

Two goals from Gareth Bale helped Spurs to victory but Redknapp reserved his greatest praise for the midfielder, 31.

“Parker was just amazing, I haven’t seen many displays like that,” he said.

“You hate to mention anyone in the same breath as Dave Mackay, who was one of finest players at this club, but it was right up there with the best.”

Redknapp added: “Dave would have been proud of that performance. He won every tackle, he broke things up, his all round play was top class. He’s made a big difference.”

Former Spurs midfielder Mackay, 76, was a talismanic presence at the north London club for nine years, and part of the team that won the league and FA Cup double in 1961.

Parker joined Spurs from West Ham in pre-season for about £5m and since he made his debut against Wolves on 10 September, Redknapp’s side have gone on a seven-match unbeaten run in the Premier League – including six wins – that has lifted them to fifth in the table.

Redknapp continued: “I said to the chairman during the summer the one player I wanted was Scott Parker.

“Forget looking for £20m players or anything else, Scott Parker is what we need at this football club. He’ll make a difference to this club and this team and that’s what he has done.”

Chelsea suffered a huge defeat at home to Arsenal with Robin Van Persie bagging a hat trick in their 5-3 win.

Their were victories for both Manchester Clubs and Liverpool also cruised past West Brom 2-0.

Fulham beat Wigan by the same scoreline while Sunderland, Villa, Blackburn and Norwich could only manage draws.