It has been a fairytale season for Tottenham Hotspur this season while Arsene Wenger will not be in a good mood after witnessing his team suffer a massive slump within the space of two months. However, the North London Derby itself represents something like a cup final for both teams as they battled it out for all the pride at stake between the two sets of fans.
Earlier this season, the Gunners suffered their first home defeat against Spurs in 17 years- something that was considered as the perfect stepping stone for Redknapp's men in their bid to keep on improving themselves. Arsenal still have a chance of catching up with United in the League table while Spurs are still engaged in a battle for Champions League spot. Nevertheless, Live Soccer TV gives an insight look into several aspects that relates to this game
'Real Madrid Slap' For Spurs: Realization In Battle For Champions League Spot
As the tale goes, Harry Redknapp took charge of Spurs as they were battling relegation and look at them today? Who would have thought about Spurs beating the European Champions at home? Can anybody imagine them progressing into the quarter finals of the Champions League in their debut season in it?
White Hart Lane has seen a colossal fairytale run for Redknapp and his men as they proved to be a breath of fresh air in Europe. However, the extra matches on their packed schedule did virtually take it's toll on this Spurs squad. While they did come in with a chance of challenging for the title back in December, inconsistency has seem them drop way below the gates of their original capabilities.
Their amazing run in the Champions League might have after all acted as a drug for them considering how they became ignorant with their domestic battles. Nonetheless, that night at the Santiago Bernabeu proved to be a superlative reality check for this lads, justified by their convincing win over Stoke City after that.
How bad would it seem for them to miss out on the Champions League next season after having experienced a magical journey of European football this campaign. To be frank, it would be an absolute disaster for Redknapp's men. So, focus automatically brings them back on track for the tight contest with the likes of Manchester City and Chelsea for the coveted spot.
Spurs are currently three points behind City in the league standings albeit a game in hand. Consequently, a victory for the Lilywhites will see them equal City's points in the league. A simple fact that easily makes tomorrow's clash as the biggest match of the season for Spurs.
Arsenal And Their Not-So-Sharp Abilities Of Overturning Manchester United
6 point leads do not easily get overturned especially with a little more matches only left for the season to draw a closure. However, history has proved that anything should anticipated in football and the same principle applies to the Gunners. Albeit all that history, Wenger definitely has a right to be outraged at his team after their dismal offensive display against Liverpool last weekend.
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For a team that has a slim chance of winning something at the end of the season, desire is the number one aspect that should be shining among the Arsenal players. In any respect, nothing quite like that has been an influential part of their recent performances. Probably explains the poor draws against Blackburn, Sunderland and Liverpool.
But again, they do have a chance of outdoing United to the title mathematically and Wenger would love to stick to the principle of believing in his squad although they keep on disappointing week in, week out. If in case there is still a slight chunk of desire or dream to lift their first Premier League title since 2004, tomorrow's gigantic North London Derby could prove to be the pivotal segment of their mixed season so far..
Tottenham's Hotspur Predicted Line-Up:
Gomes; Corluka, Gallas, Dawson, Assou-Ekotto, Lennon, Huddlestone, Modric, Bale, Van der Vaart; Defoe.
Arsenal's Predicted Line-Up:
Szczęsny; Sagna, Djourou, Koscielny, Clichy; Fabregas, Song, Nasri, Walcott, van Persie, Arshavin.
