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Arsenal Vs Tottenham [3-0] on Saturday, 31st October by Gooner2(m): 9:53am On Oct 30, 2009 |
Arsenal vs Tottenham Venue - Emirates Stadium, London Time - 12:45pm GMT, 1:45pm Nigeria Often at derby matches, pre-analysis, statistics and what not fly out of the window. All is left to watch and manipulate your emotions with are 22 men who seem to attack the game as if they have forgotten one and every mangerial instruction and are possesed by spirits of derbies past. The last time Arsenal met Tottenham, at White Hart lane, Eboue had a rush of blood to the head, and was consequently shown the approprioate color by referee. Forcing Arsenal into a defensive game to hold out for a goalless draw. In the last London derby played last weekend against West Ham, Arsenal gave up a 2 goal lead to draw the game 2-2 at full time, leading analysts to point out the complacency in the team and the inabilty to kill off or see through games in which opponents threaten resurgence after going down to Arsenal’s superior attack. Quite positively manager and players alike have identified this, not necessarily as a chronic problem, but as an issue that has to be dealt with and consciously taken care of if the need arises again. Especially as it had occured against AZ Alkmaar in the UCL mid-week before the West Ham game.Interestingly at this point of the season Arsenal has won as many matches, drawn as many matches but have lost one less than the Spurs albeit with a game in hand. Interesting because at this stage last season, Tottenham couldnt even buy a win, while Arsenal where on a fumbling start to a very inglorious season. In as much as we might disagree, the Gunners go into this fixture against a better performing side than they met last season. Arsenal, in the EPL has a 100% home record this season, seeing off oppositions with wide goal margins, the least return being 3-1 against Birmingham. In midweek, playing with a majority of second stream players, the team more than held theirs by defeating a resurgent Liverpool side 2 goals to 1. The first came from an awesome 20 yard strike by Fran Merida that careened off the right upright into the back of the net while the second came off the left foot of Nicklas Bendtner after a series of neat passes. Returnee keeper Lukazs Fabianski however also contrived to let in an even more fabulous left footed strike from Emiliano Insua. In that game Arsenal also employed the services of Samir Nasri playing his first game this season after sustaining a long term injury in pre-season training. Also back in the starting lineup was Eduardo after coming on as a late susbstitute in the draw against West Ham. It will be interesting to see how Arsene Wenger lines up his team against Tottenham come Saturday. With Mannone showing glimpes of inexperience, Fabiansky and ‘former’ number one Almunia also fit to play, who goes between the sticks on Saturday, like the date of the rapture, is known only to Wenger. We expect to see the usual backline of Sagna, Gallas, Vermaleen and Clichy. In midfield Cesc would assume his rightful place, alongside Song, I’d expect Wenger to go for Diaby ahead of Nasri not entirely cos of full fitness but as Diaby’s height offers defensive size in the middle of the park. In attack Arshavin who has been talking up his first derby action having sat out the last fixture as a substitute should start on the left of the 3 man attack, Van Persie in the middle while Eboue or Bendtner takes up the last slot on the left. So far the Spurs possess the most impressive away record in the premiership this season, winning 3, drawing one and losing 1 of their 5 away matches. They come in to this game on the back of an impressive 2-0 win over Everton in the Carling cup. However they will be prosecuting this game without their leading goal scorer Defoe who still serves his suspension after being sent off against Portstmouth in their last away win in the EPL. Media darling Harry Redknapp will look to get the North London derby spirit going, claiming 4 goals in his first acting as enough incentive. With the availabilty of gangly striker Crouch and the pace of Aaron Lennon, it will be expected that a number of high balls will be coming into the box from both set pieces and breaks down the right if allowed. Captain Robbie Keane, who incidentally has a good scoring record against Arsenal has been talking up the match. He indicated in his own opinion however that the teams are now more evenly matched than previous occassions. The game play on Saturday would indicate if this statement is true.Defoe will miss out due to suspension after he saw red against Pompey. So look ye all forward to another definitely more than sure to be interesting North London derby…lot of qualifiers there eh?!!!! ******Thanks to slimshay for the preview. . . it has been slightly modified to give it a neutral view****** |
Re: Arsenal Vs Tottenham [3-0] on Saturday, 31st October by mukina2: 12:57pm On Oct 30, 2009 |
cool cool |
Re: Arsenal Vs Tottenham [3-0] on Saturday, 31st October by BinghiNya(m): 1:07pm On Oct 30, 2009 |
The poster is blindly biased. You beat a resurgent liverpool. Did the same team play against United. You used a second string team to beat a second string team. U will suffer the first home loss of the season. |
Re: Arsenal Vs Tottenham [3-0] on Saturday, 31st October by mukina2: 1:14pm On Oct 30, 2009 |
LoL , whatever they still defeated you |
Re: Arsenal Vs Tottenham [3-0] on Saturday, 31st October by HarryPotter1(m): 1:17pm On Oct 30, 2009 |
thinking about the match,wenger shouldnt take chances of bringing in his young guns cos the spurs are ready 2 trash dem 2 a total win. |
Re: Arsenal Vs Tottenham [3-0] on Saturday, 31st October by BinghiNya(m): 1:20pm On Oct 30, 2009 |
beg wenger to play the same team against spurs and we will see a repeat of the carling cup of 2 years ago, Maybe 9-1 in favour of spurs |
Re: Arsenal Vs Tottenham [3-0] on Saturday, 31st October by mykali(m): 2:29pm On Oct 30, 2009 |
these two clubs have history beyond me a lot of bad blood between the fans but the match is gonna be determined not by history or fans, but by the players my neutral mind will say its a draw but i think Arsenal have got the edge Wenger will definitely put fear on those lads to deliver. bcus of FPL points, i want Fabregas to do something crazy. |
Re: Arsenal Vs Tottenham [3-0] on Saturday, 31st October by sylve11: 2:33pm On Oct 30, 2009 |
Mikolo history or no history, that match is draw! |
Re: Arsenal Vs Tottenham [3-0] on Saturday, 31st October by toosoon(m): 2:59pm On Oct 30, 2009 |
OP, Arsenal keeper Lukasz Fabianski picked up a thigh injury in midweek so Manuel Almunia could return for the first time since September. Arsenal Suspended: None Doubtful: None Injured: Denilson (back), Djourou, Rosicky and Walcott (all knee), Fabianski (thigh), Wilshere (ankle) Tottenham Suspended: Defoe (1 game) Doubtful: Lennon (ankle); Woodgate (concussion) Injured: Giovani (ankle), Modric (broken leg) http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_prem/8330353.stm |
Re: Arsenal Vs Tottenham [3-0] on Saturday, 31st October by harmeenut: 3:13pm On Oct 30, 2009 |
@BinghiNya, The poster is blindly biased. You beat a resurgent liverpool. Did the same team play against United. You used a second string team to beat a second string team. U will suffer the first home loss of the season. Only in your dream. For your Info, even Keane is already loosing hope on this particular match |
Re: Arsenal Vs Tottenham [3-0] on Saturday, 31st October by toosoon(m): 3:39pm On Oct 30, 2009 |
BinghiNya: do spurs not have youth team? bring them on against ours and see the score line. |
Re: Arsenal Vs Tottenham [3-0] on Saturday, 31st October by edoyad(m): 5:34pm On Oct 30, 2009 |
No marriages, birth ceremonies or Burials tomorrow, just good old Red and White. My prediction is, Watch out for the Cerebral Assassin. |
Re: Arsenal Vs Tottenham [3-0] on Saturday, 31st October by slimshay(m): 5:42pm On Oct 30, 2009 |
abeg make una, free dat fella, he got beat he cant accept it. To the game then tommorrow. A cannon will forever be cooler than a cock!!! |
Re: Arsenal Vs Tottenham [3-0] on Saturday, 31st October by edoyad(m): 5:57pm On Oct 30, 2009 |
Cocka doodle dooooo . Or Cookoo rookooooo |
Re: Arsenal Vs Tottenham [3-0] on Saturday, 31st October by Donkally1(m): 6:57pm On Oct 30, 2009 |
Gunners win 5-1 |
Re: Arsenal Vs Tottenham [3-0] on Saturday, 31st October by Borat1: 7:43pm On Oct 30, 2009 |
An even match this 2-2 |
Re: Arsenal Vs Tottenham [3-0] on Saturday, 31st October by kolly4luv(m): 8:28pm On Oct 30, 2009 |
Men, the Gunners will alwaz be forever, ouch, den dey play soccer! |
Re: Arsenal Vs Tottenham [3-0] on Saturday, 31st October by Specialist900(m): 8:44pm On Oct 30, 2009 |
Arsenal dey red hot now o. therefore all opposing teams beware |
Re: Arsenal Vs Tottenham [3-0] on Saturday, 31st October by passy77(m): 9:14pm On Oct 30, 2009 |
Nice one though from the analysis one would know its from an amateur all the same kudos. I think Arsenal would win 3 goals to one. The reason being that the quality in Arsenal is far deeper than what spurs could cope with. They spurs are definitely going to get a handful tomorrow but Arsenal should what their complcency in the defence cos it can cause the a draw. |
Re: Arsenal Vs Tottenham [3-0] on Saturday, 31st October by jalether(m): 9:43pm On Oct 30, 2009 |
Arsenal 2-3 spurs |
Re: Arsenal Vs Tottenham [3-0] on Saturday, 31st October by ritchboy(m): 11:09pm On Oct 30, 2009 |
Without Defoe & Modric, Spurs dont stand a snowballs chance in hell. Arsenal 5-2 Spurs |
Re: Arsenal Vs Tottenham [3-0] on Saturday, 31st October by manmustwac(m): 11:55pm On Oct 30, 2009 |
i know we'll win but i'd be happy with a draw |
Re: Arsenal Vs Tottenham [3-0] on Saturday, 31st October by ayusco: 8:20am On Oct 31, 2009 |
derbies are always tight affairs but gunners should carry this 2-1 hey if they can spank them like the upstarts they are bonus |
Re: Arsenal Vs Tottenham [3-0] on Saturday, 31st October by rasputinn(m): 9:43am On Oct 31, 2009 |
kolly4luv: No be lie |
Re: Arsenal Vs Tottenham [3-0] on Saturday, 31st October by kaypinchi(m): 11:15am On Oct 31, 2009 |
Go, Gunners go!!! |
Re: Arsenal Vs Tottenham [3-0] on Saturday, 31st October by BinghiNya(m): 11:37am On Oct 31, 2009 |
Is Arsenal really inform as the supporters say. @ Alkmaar 1-1 surrendered a late goal @ west ham 2-2 surrendered 2 goals @emirates 2-1 can't really call it a test: 2 second string teams played. Tottenham lost at home last week but gets fired up for this. A draw on the cards. |
Re: Arsenal Vs Tottenham [3-0] on Saturday, 31st October by manmustwac(m): 11:46am On Oct 31, 2009 |
it won't be easy for us without defoe modric and lennon |
Re: Arsenal Vs Tottenham [3-0] on Saturday, 31st October by BinghiNya(m): 11:55am On Oct 31, 2009 |
United lost last week while liverpool had no Gerrard and a half fit Torress. Gunners are over rated. |
Re: Arsenal Vs Tottenham [3-0] on Saturday, 31st October by RuuDie(m): 12:12pm On Oct 31, 2009 |
suddenly. . . . am beginning to feel the rising sensation of an arsenal loss. . . suddenly! |
Re: Arsenal Vs Tottenham [3-0] on Saturday, 31st October by yousouph(m): 12:23pm On Oct 31, 2009 |
We should nick the three points no matter what. No complacency today. Ever BLAZING |
Re: Arsenal Vs Tottenham [3-0] on Saturday, 31st October by loyika(m): 12:25pm On Oct 31, 2009 |
Ruudie "Get thee to a Monastery!!" But seriously guys the PMT is too much to bare Hope the lads are up for this one!! And does anyone have any idea what Manu Almunia actually did to Arsene GOONER 89 Ruudie where is your love child "Ali (are u) der? Is he still playing in England? |
Re: Arsenal Vs Tottenham [3-0] on Saturday, 31st October by nateevs(m): 1:33pm On Oct 31, 2009 |
@Loyika . . What's up? Long time. . . Where have you been ? |
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