Conte’s said Kulusevski’s ready to play but Bentancur and Richarlison are doubtful and risky so even if fit I’d be surprised if either start. So big question as to who partners Hojbjerg in the middle; Bissouma, Skipp or Sarr? The youngest of the three has been the most impressive and would deserve it on merit but it’s a huge game for his first league start, the Bissouma of Brighton would be a no-brainer choice, if only we played him like such, whereas as a fresher Skipp would be well up for the battle but looks so rusty due to lack of minutes. Conte also spoke about Lucas after being asked if he needs to replace him. Said he respects the club’s decision over his contract and that he considers him an important player (really?). Mentions he’s had to accelerate Gil’s physical aspect (oh look, more focus on what Gil doesn’t have than instead of what he does!) but doesn’t actually mention about replacing him, although I’d say he implies it judging by the long winded response, which likely means once Richarlison is fit and a possible new attacker arrives, Gil rots on the bench again, as I imagine Sarr likely will too, despite being two of our best and most promising performers in recent games.
Someone named Chris Sutton (?) says Arsenal will walk it 3-0. Spurs and their fans might as well stay home then!
I’ve just had a look and the last time we beat Spurs by a >=3-goal margin away from home in a league fixture was 23rd December 1978 when we won 5-0. The last time we did that across all competitions was in a League Cup fixture back in September 2010, where we won 4-1. It was 1-1 over 90 minutes, but Arsenal got 3 goals in extra-time. We both basically put out reserve sides, though. Even if we do win (which I don’t think we will personally), the chances of us beating you 3-0 away from home are extremely, extremely, extremely slim. Moral of the story: no-one should ever acknowledge anything Chris Sutton says.
If we play like we did for the first hour against Brentford or like we did throughout the villa match we could well be dicked by 3 goals. About tomorrow...thank God
We rarely rock the apple cart we don’t have that energy at the club so I’m fully expecting us to be disappointing today. Thank **** it wasn’t a Friday evening kick off to ruin my whole weekend COYS
I fear for today after seeing yesterday's results. There is an agenda. Spurs are getting a red card card today. Kane will be booked for diving ( although it is a clear push ). And the offside law will be amended so the Woolwich goal will stand. Arteta will not be spoken to let alone a card for his behaviour on the touchline.
I think Doherty and Dier are almost guaranteed to start. We should be spared Emerson and Sessegnon, so gotta take the rough with the smooth I guess, though we should’ve had Porro as an option if this club just paid up and stop pissing about. Gonna be interesting to see who starts with Hojbjerg. Doubt Bentancur will, so Bissouma, Skipp or Sarr? The latter’s impressed the most in recent games but will Conte give him the gig for a NLD?
It's fashionable to knock Emerson, but what he does have is what Spurs often lack and that is determination. If we need one quality today it is determination. If we don't start with determination then Arsenal will. I would not be surprised to see Conte pick Emerson for that single quality.
It’s just a shame he has nothing else, though I’d say Sessegnon somehow has even less than what Emerson does, which depending on how you view it is impressive and concerning all at the same time. If you can’t be determined in a NLD though then get out the club, it ain’t the right place for you, go to a club like Leicester where you don’t have to worry about extremely heated rivalries.
