Spurs Hammering Woolwich Have 4th place Down to Last Game
It was the best atmosphere in any stadium all season claimed Gary Neville and Martin Tyler. Spurs's new stadium was bouncing. It was even more bouncing when the score was 2 nil at half time with Arsneal's Rob Holden sent off for multiple fouls on Son.
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It looked like Holden was on a mission to rough up the Korean golden boot candidate and at one stage threw Sonny over his shoulders in some kind of judo move. Sonny was spinning and weaving and Holden couldn't handle him. He then gave Son an elbow while on a yellow in front of the ref so it was clear what the outcome would be.
Spurs fans were on edge at the start of the game when news came out that Romero , our Rolls Royce Centre Half, was injured which made way for Davison Sanchez. It was a big game for the Columbian who is prone to a mistake at the best of times. He also doesn't have the outball that Romero has. However he is a good ball player and he put a few killers passes to the feet of Harry Kane for the 3rd Spurs goal.
After the sending off of Holden, Arteta was in a pickle of a dandy. Bring on Ben White who was still not fit or keep him for the Newcastle match. They did decide against bringing him on. It was amazing watching the Arsenal management debate the point around bringing Ben White on. Meanwhile Spurs had a corner and scored their second. It might not have been that way if there was a centre half marking Harry Kane.
From there it was a walk in the park and it was embarrassing from Arsenal really. Son got the third to seal the match and we just passed the ball around for the last half and hour with the fans dancing.
Lest not forget it was Arsenal that requested to call the game off with only 1 player with Covid so I think this came back to haunt them for a couple of reasons. Sonny was injured in the initial fixture. We weren't on a great run back at the time.
Kane again was immense. Big player big moment. We all knew Kane would score the peno.Never a doubt. Even Conte said he was not worried. That is 20 goals now without missing a penalty. Ramsdale his England buddy went the wrong way and Spurs went 1- nil up. He was magnificent last night. 2 goals and an assist. Other players who had a great game was Hojbjerg and Ryan Sessegngon.
Arteta was salty after the game but most commentary did agree with the referees decisions. The fans did help as the stands are right on the pitch and there is nowhere to hide. One Irish reporter reported last night live from the stadium and he wondered how any team can come to the stadium and get a result, the atmosphere was so tense.
So with two games left Spurs go to Burnley for the early fixture on Sunday. Then Norwich the Sunday after. Arsenal have an extra day off and play Newcastle in St James Park on Monday Night Football then play Everton at home. If I was to pick a game for Arsenal to drop points it would be Newcastle who want to give their fans a final going away present until they become an absolute force over the next couple of years.
Arsenal now have Rob Holden suspended and their entire back line injured so it will be tough. Who knows what was said after the game by Arteta. Are they rattled?? @arsenal4life and @ablaze and @amirtheawesome1 might tell us. We will find out.
Something again of interest. My friend who reported from the stadium last night had a red microphone and Arsenal fans thought he was the famous or infamous Arsenal fan TV. And he got the height of abuse off Arsenal fans so it's safe to say they are not liked at all for turning Arsenal into a laughing stock.
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I don't know why but I'm happy for Tottenham.
I think Tottenham is more fit to play in UCL than Spurs and hopefully they will.
A step at a time boss😜👍
'more fit to play in Ucl than Arsenal
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Burnley should not be a problem for Spurs, Everton will be a tough one for Arsenal, with them still being in the relegation zone. A very interesting end of the season in the Premier League.
I would put my money on Spurs getting the fourth spot, but they are still behind, Harry and Son will have to keep their form up!
I dunno mate. Burnley did us earlier this season. It's typical Spurs , get 4 points out of arsenal and Liverpool and slip up against Burnley or Norwich but hopefully not
I understand, that is the reason why they are not in the top three. Burnley is not safe yet either… Hope for the best!
I am going to watch Luton Town tonight, it would be amazing to have Kenilworth Road in the Premier League. What a piece of nostalgia!
Luton Town. Remember they were in the top flight. Would live to see them back.
Being greedy, it would have been nice to put a couple more past them. That period before half-time, I though we might win by 4 or 5.
Still good fun to ole the Gooners with 30mins still to play and the cherry of the top was undoubtedly Arteta's post-match interview where he came across much in the same way as his team did for most of the match - amateurish!
I mean he's complaining about the Holding red card and the penalty. If they do qualify for the Champions League, then in Europe Holding would have been sent off for those first 2 cheap shots he took at Son and the elbow in the face would have been a straight red. Probably best they just give it a miss and let the grown-ups qualify.
Anyway, I guess they'll need to ask for the Newcastle game to be postponed until they can get their players back and free from suspension. That worked well didn't it? I mean Son wasn't even fit for the original date.
I always felt the old Lane had a special atmosphere for mid-week games and it seems to have been transferred over to the new stadium. Absolutely best atmosphere this season.
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It was a great old night. A friends of mine was behind the dugouts and he was saying Arteta was onto the fourth official the whole match just complaining. I think Conte mentioned it in the presser.
I haven't actually watched the Conte interview. It was past my bedtime and Theo Walcott was boring me to sleep! I'll go check it out now on youtube
Oh really, then what Conte said after the game looks really trite.
I think that's the new Arteta, perhaps gradually growing in confidence. He also said after the match, that he won't say anything about the match, if not he would be banned. Reminds me of that Mourinho at a time in England.
This comment by Arteta,is a sly way of making a comment. At least the ref knows Arteta is not happy, that's some pressure on him; so it's a comment with no comment.
That's a far departure from the meek,tame, gentlemanly Arteta. In this league you have to have some presence as a coach,some "nuisance value" if you like and this is Arteta beginning to come of age as far as the Arsenal faithfuls are concerned.
Cheers
This is an awfully bitter comment.
Sorry for your loss to Norwich ending your top four chances.
It's inevitable really.
Spurs looked class and tore arsenal apart. That can only end one way with a total capitulation when it counts. I hope not though. I would much rather see spurs get in to europe next year.
I see the Man United hatred of the Invincibles has lived on! 😀
Not really to be honest. They were just that little bit before my time.
I just like to watch spurs as they are so unpredictable.
amazing report bro! What do you think about Bentancur? I hope he do well in the next world cup with Uruguay!
Yeah he's a class act. Hangs back and dictates the play.
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STOPGetting battered sucked but I saw enough to know that we'll have too much for Newcastle. Ben White is fit, Tomiyasu fills in the other CB position and we're good.
Don't get too cocky though, Burnley are in the thick of the relagation scrap, they'll not be rolling over
By 2pm Sunday yee know what you will have to do
The best team won on the day, but definitely a hometown ref..
That was the turning point alright, braindead decision from Holding when he was on the yellow...
The first yellow and penalty very dubious though, that rough and tumble goes on for corners in most matches and pens never given. Ref must have had a few Bob on Spurs!
All things considered though, the best team won on the night and it sets it up very well for the last few games.. Spurs have more favourable fixtures but its in our hands, win both matches and its job done.
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Woolwich. That name.😊
Wow amazing view of the stadium from inside. Can't believe only 4 miles away you'll find the Emirates.
I guess the final matchday will be more than interesting this season.
Meanwhile, it was a good display from Spurs against Arsenal although I have a beef with Spurs for making Liverpool's EPL journey extra difficult.
Well west ham did you a favour Tom. Gerrard might do it next week as well .
I really hope Gerard and Coutinho come through for their former clubs.