Arsenal v Tottenham Hotspur 10/29 Pre/Post Match Thread

[Phillystile]

Well now, the games get a bit tougher.

As far as the lineup goes, I think we'll see the same as Bolton except for 3 areas:

Bale for BAE (I believe Bale's suspension was for 1 match while Dawson's was 3, although haven't heard confirmation)

Woody for King (he can't play 3 matches in less than a week can he?)

Zokora for Hudd (just can't see starting Hudd at the Emirates)

although with Harry, who knows, maybe Hudd stays, and he doesn't rate Zok at all, and I'd have no problem with that.

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[vasilli07]

Nooooo...why change a winning formula? Maybe only Bale for BAE and Woodie for King. And Bale suspension is only for 1 game.

[Merck]

Hudds must start. And I thought Bale was gone for 3 games as well? Straight = 3 games no?

[vasilli07]

Nope. Bale red card is a pro foul. A violent conduct red card would warrant a 3 match ban.

[CelticOnFire]

Don't start Bale, it means were gaurenteed to lose...But the lineup with him in it could be good. Maybe 'Arry will see Zokora as a tough tackling midfilder her can use.

Also, any spares to this match would be great appreciated...

[KHowe]

Bale can't defend, why not move him to a left midfield/wing spot rather than keeping him at fullback?

[AudereEstFacere]

Can we get a point? One can only dream. C'mon 'Arry!

[Spur_Forever]

I'd be over the moon with a point from this game. And I actually think we'll do ok if we don't concede early and can cut out the stupid mistakes.

We're actually better suited to play against Arsenal's (continental-style) attacking football than against Hull or Stoke.

[Phillyspur]

As Harry said, an easy 9 points from his first 3 games :D

[electrickeeper]

As Harry said, an easy 9 points from his first 3 games :D

I'd like him better if he could get us 9 from his first 2.

;)

[Hauler]

If we play anywhere near what we did against bolton points are assured.

[The Double]

If we play anywhere near what we did against bolton points are assured.

It was an improvement, but it wasn't a huge one. Going to need a better one if we're to get a result.

[electrickeeper]

It was an improvement, but it wasn't a huge one. Going to need a better one if we're to get a result.

Sack Redknapp and bring in Big Sam for this game (and this game only), he always seemed to have Bolton play well against them.

[Spur_Forever]

If we play anywhere near what we did against bolton points are assured.
I'm not sure I'd go that far, but gotta love the enthusiasm!
You're like the anti-Colm.

[SpursGlory]

Thing is the gooners will be up for this game more than usual... with the revenge factor of the League Cup drubbing looming large. Then again maybe they'll take our table position/situation for granted and be in for an ole 'arry surprise. It'll be very interesting to see what team he picks for this one.

A pt would be sufficient from this one but maybe with it being a week night game and some 'arry magic we can break the league hoodoo they've got on us.

COYS!

[cdmphy]

I just want to avoid embarassment. A 1-0 loss would be fine. I just don't want anything that can erase 5-1 :D

I think we should come out organized, but since we aren't physical enough we won't be able to knock them off their game.

[rbpierce]

1 point here would be a miracle even taking into consideration the improvement we showed against Bolton. The thought of their attackers and our defense on the same field is not pretty. Optimism is not my strong suit, but I will be trilled if we can nick a point.

[HomeatHighbury]

Anyone in here ever been to a North London Derby? Pure curiosity on my part.

[electrickeeper]

Anyone in here ever been to a North London Derby? Pure curiosity on my part.
Yes.

[Colm]

Getting a draw here would be ********ing awsome, but a big improvement would be needed from Bolton.