Spurs/Arsenal Champions League Spot?

[Karlos]

Why did he give Bergkamp an extension to this contract this season if Wenger is omnicient ? Do you have a list of his appearances and goals this season ?

The great man Dennis didn't need me to defend him, he answered this himself for you today Owlsfan.

1-1 less than 30 seconds after coming on and then Dennis changes the game with a ultimate cool experienced head to find Pires for the equaliser and a stunning finish for the third goal. Worth every penny of the wages Wenger has spent on him in my opinion.

[feo123]

if spurs get a point at the library next week, i think that shud be enough! but i dont think they will and i think aresenal will just edge the race unfortunately!
can anyone tell me if arsenal win the champs lge and spurs get 4th.....do arsenal qualify for next year and spurs get uefa cup?

[gustavo]

presumably they will just do what liverpool did last year although i think i recall uefa saying something about how such a situation will be handled in future

[Docboy]

Arsenal will get the place if they finish 5th as the rules were tightened after last year. It would be typical as a Spurs fan if we did finish 4th only for the gooners to snatch it!

[thejollyrodger]

what do spurs need to get 4th position?

[DmanDmythDledge]

Spurs need 8 points, but most importantly avoid defeat against Arsenal.

[geysir]

The great man Dennis didn't need me to defend him, he answered this himself for you today Owlsfan.
1-1 less than 30 seconds after coming on and then Dennis changes the game with a ultimate cool experienced head to find Pires for the equaliser and a stunning finish for the third goal. Worth every penny of the wages Wenger has spent on him in my opinion.

Of what I have (sporadically) seen Arsenal play over the last 10 years if I had to pick one player it would be Bergkamp.

[NeilMcD]

I was over in Liverpool on Saturday for the game and I have to say I was very impressed with the Spurs performance. It was a real away performance in a European Stylpe. Spurs passed the ball well and defended well and cut Everton open time and time again. Everton were reduced to kicking the ball long and only looked like scoring when Ferguson came on. Great 3 points by Spurs and a great performance. David Moyes said it was the best performance at Goodison this season.

Yesterdays game was a fantastic match and it continued the great tradition of games between Man Utd and Spurs. As Gary Neville said both clubs like to play football in the right way and it made for a top class game. I felt Spurs were unlucky not to get a point as they have numerous chances but Utd were awsome on the counter attack. However Utds second goal was a gift. I am not sure what Lee Young Pyo was up to but I am sure he is as gutted as anybody. Keanes touch was not as good as it has been in the last few games but his effort never stopped and he was tracking back time and time again.

To be honest the weekend went the way I thought it would with 3 points against Everton and a narrow defeat having played well against Utd. At this stage of the season its better than 2 draws as its all about points. Spurs are going in to the game against Arsenal knowing that a point will be enough so thats as good a way to go into it as expect in my view.

[Roadend]

I am not sure what Lee Young Pyo was up to

Trying to outdo and outshine Park, to disastrous effect.

[NeilMcD]

What a big game tomorrows Derby is going to be and it has worked out exactly as I said it would. The smaller club such as Bolton and Blackburn have fallen away leaving this to be a two horse race between Arsenal and Spurs. Spurs are going in to the game knowing that a draw will do them which is the best I think any spurs fan could have hoped for at this stage. The results have gone pretty much as expect since I posted up on this and its a 50/50 game with the odds slightly in Spurs favour as they just need a draw. I think the game will be a 1-1 draw but it could go either way. No King is a big blow for spurs and it will be interesting to see if he plays Davids or not on the left. Lennon could be the key to the game and he will have a go at Flamini who has looked great as stand in left back. Wengers team selection is going to be interesting also. Does he rest players for the game on wednesday. One this is for sure I am sure Reyes will play this match. I think a win for either team will practically guarantee them champions league football and a draw keeps it tight to the end with Spurs having a slight advantage.

[NeilMcD]

It's seven years since Spurs last qualified for Europe, by winning the Worthington League Cup in 1999. They've not qualified via their League position since 1982/83, and have only gained entry to Europe's premier club competition once, by winning the 1960/61 League Championship. They've picked up precisely 100 Premiership points under Jol. They didn't manage any on Easter Monday when losing 1-2 at home to Manchester United, but have not suffered consecutive losses in 44 Premiership matches, since losing away to Southampton and Charlton on 5 and 16 May last year. Spurs have won three, drawn two and lost three of their eight London Premiership derbies this season, gaining 11 points. Arsenal have played one more and have 14 points from four wins, two draws and three losses.

[thejollyrodger]

FT Arsenal 1 - 1 Tottenham H.

not a bad result for spurs. Hopefully they can get the results in teh remainder of their games

[sligoman]

Keano on target again. 16 goals this season. Hope he brings the same to the Ireland squad.

[jebus]

Dirty, dirty goal from Spurs though. Andy Gray;s excues of Davids didn't see Eboue down, and/or Eboue might have faked it so the ball would go out of play don't ring true. There was plenty of time and opportunites for Davids and/or Keane to see it, and there wasn't anything on for Spurs when Eboue stayed down after his clash with Pires.

[sligoman]

Dirty, dirty goal from Spurs though. Andy Gray;s excues of Davids didn't see Eboue down, and/or Eboue might have faked it so the ball would go out of play don't ring true. There was plenty of time and opportunites for Davids and/or Keane to see it, and there wasn't anything on for Spurs when Eboue stayed down after his clash with Pires.

Are you an Arsenal fan by any chance?.

[jebus]

Are you an Arsenal fan by any chance?.

Actually I'm a Sheffield Wednesday fan, but I like to call a spade a spade

[Karlos]

Dirty, dirty goal from Spurs though. Andy Gray;s excues of Davids didn't see Eboue down, and/or Eboue might have faked it so the ball would go out of play don't ring true. There was plenty of time and opportunites for Davids and/or Keane to see it, and there wasn't anything on for Spurs when Eboue stayed down after his clash with Pires.

Wasn't surprised by the tottenham goal. It's not the first time they have done that at Highbury. Andy Sinton's goal in the 1996 Derby came from Spurs not throwing the ball back after Arsenal had put it out for a Spurs player. When you're desparate, you do desparate things, I guess.

At least Arsenal had the decency to offer to replay the game when they profitted from that sort of thing in the past - I doubt you'll even get an admission from Spurs but that's class for you, eh?


Overall, I thought Spurs played a good game against us and Keano played particulary well but they failed to take any of the legitimate chances they created at 0-0. When the goal did come, Spurs weren't dominating like they had earlier in the game so it was a bitter pill to swollow as Arsenal had their tails up with the arrival of Henry & Fabregas. Thankfully Henry's sublime finish meant justice prevailed.

I still believe that both teams could slip up with the games they have coming up and all is not all over by any stretch. The draw suits Spurs in that it's in there own hands but Arsenal also have it in their own hands to make sure Spurs don't get near that Champions League......A thought that's growing sweeter by the minute after what I witnessed today.

[TheJamaicanP.M.]

Keano, Keano, there's only one Keano!

[Docboy]

Didn't really see the arguement for putting the ball out of play. Neither player was likely to be hurt badly, spurs had the ball and were on the way forward. And talking of class nice to see the "big" man wenger refusing to shake hands at the end. Miaow!

[eirebhoy]

Dirty, dirty goal from Spurs though.

I'm suprised Sky Sports even made anything out of it. 2 Arsenal players clashed in the middle of the pitch. Neither of them were badly hurt, Spurs gained no advantage. Whether the Arsenal players clashed or not it would not have changed anything, Spurs would still have scored. Perfectly fair goal. People should be more worried about players diving rather than something like this.

4th spot is in Spurs hands now, although Champions league football isn't.