Tag: Tottenham Hotspur

Tottenham Hotspur Football Club, commonly known as Tottenham or Spurs, is a professional football club based in Tottenham, London, England. Founded in 1882, Tottenham currently compete in the Premier League, the top tier of English football. The club has won two league titles, eight FA Cups, four League Cups, and a number of other domestic and European competitions. Tottenham’s home ground is Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, which has a capacity of over 62,000 spectators.

Ledley King: The aim is to beat Arsenal, not win the title

It looks increasingly unlikely that Arsenal are going to finish above Spurs again and, according to former Tottenham captain Ledley King, should be the focus of the fans at White Hart Lane.

Could Spurs rival Manchester City for Arteta’s services?

Possibly leaving Arsenal in the summer, could Mikel Arteta become the first captain since Sol Campbell to cross the north London divide?

Manchester City lineup Mikel Arteta move with Tottenham also an option

The Daily Mirror are today claiming that Pep Guardiola wants to bring Mikel Arteta to Manchester City as part of his coaching staff.

Manchester United embarrass themselves against Tottenham but help Arsenal

Manchester United couldn’t do Arsenal and Leicester a favour by taking points off Tottenham on Sunday afternoon as they received another north London thumping but they did help the Gunners in the race for top four by losing.

Tottenham hero: Just finishing above Arsenal is an achievement!

Spurs hero, Ledley King, has admitted that just finishing above Arsenal in the Premier League is a huge achievement for the north London club.
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Spurs hero sets his sights on Manchester United, still believes they can beat Arsenal...

Spurs Hero, Harry Kane, has set his sights firmly on Manchester United ahead of the north London team's clash with the Red Devils.
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Arsenal title dream to end if Leicester beat Manchester United

After beating Southampton at the King Power on Sunday, Leicester could, mathematically, win the title on May 1st when they face Manchester United, leaving Arsenal to wonder where it all went wrong.

Gabriel: We need Spurs and Leicester to faulter

Gabriel is remaining optimistic in Arsenal's quest for the title and thinks we'll win it... as long as Leicester and Spurs both slip up.

Liverpool hand Arsenal lifeline with Tottenham draw

There’s not much love lost between Arsenal and Liverpool fans, but Gooners everywhere were sort-of celebrating as the Reds put a dent in Tottenham’s title hopes and offered Arsenal the chance to move to within one point of their north London rivals if they win their game in hand.

Lloris: Arsenal are still in the title race

Tottenham captain Hugo Lloris is targeting the Premier League title but believes Arsenal, not just league leaders Leicester City, are still in the hunt.
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Title race: International break leaving Spurs players with injuries

Arsenal are going to need quite a bit of luck to win the title and that could include seeing opposition players picking up injuries.

Wilshere better than Tottenham and Leicester men despite not playing says Hodgson

Roy Hodgson has said that both Eric Dier and Danny Drinkwater are in Jack’s ‘shadow’ as he waits patiently for the midfielder to get fit for the Euros.

Pochettino sends out warning to Arsenal and Leicester

Tottenham’s manager, Mauricio Pochettino, has warned Arsenal and Leicester that after the international break his side will be able to prepare for games in...
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Tottenham maintain six-point lead over Arsenal

Annoyingly, Spurs have maintained their six-point lead over Arsenal in the Premier League by beating Bournemouth at home 3-0. An early brace from Harry Kane...
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Ranieri calls for focus as Leicester enter ‘home straight’

Claudio Ranieri has called on his side to be focused as they head into the home stretch of the Premier League title race. Leicester picked...
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Will Everton be Arsenal’s moment of truth?

I’m a (very) bad loser. Whether I’m playing or supporting, there’s something inside of me that just outright rejects the idea of coming off second...

Wenger preaches realism before special achievement

With two wins in nine league games, Arsenal have fallen way behind the rest of the pack in the Premier League title race. Leicester City...

French defender: Leicester will win the League

Former Chelsea defender, Marcel Desailly, has backed Leicester City manager, Claudio Ranieri, to lift the title with the Foxes after missing out in previous...

Arteta undecided on future

Taking his coaching badges and frequently injured, Mikel Arteta's future seems destined to end in a coaching rule. But where? The Arsenal captain has been taking...

Koeman: It’s between Leicester and Spurs

A narrow victory for Leicester City on Monday night sent them 11 points clear of Arsenal in the Premier League and, according to Ronald...

Gomes: Arsenal play like a small team

There are times we all think it, but it hurts to see opposition players criticise our team. Arsenal lost 2-1 to Watford on Sunday afternoon,...
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Spurs win to go six points clear of Arsenal

As if Sunday couldn't get any worse, Arsenal are now six points behind Tottenham Hotspur. While the Gunners were losing an FA Cup quarter-final to Watford...
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Why my Spurs fiancé adores me being in love with Arsenal

Prejudice is a funny thing. I read Nia's article earlier this week on International Women's Day about the difficulties she faces in establishing her credentials...

Arsenal’s title challenge clinging on by its fingertips

On a weekend where the Arsenal tail attempted to wag the dog, like England's bowlers after another batting collapse, the team's combination of pride,...

Wenger: We will fight for the title until the end

Arsene Wenger has insisted that the Premier League is far from over and that Arsenal will continue to fight. In the boss' press conference ahead...

Wenger: I told you, Ospina is world class

Arsene Wenger sang David Ospina's praises ahead of our FA Cup replay with Hull. The goalkeeper, who pulled off nine saves against Spurs on Saturday,...

Ospina did what no Arsenal keeper has done since 2009

When Petr Čech pulled up on Wednesday night, everyone had the same thought: not David Ospina against Tottenham. However, the Colombian shut plenty of critics...

Sagna: We’re still in the title race too!

Former Arsenal defender Bacary Sagna has been crucial for Manchester City so far this season and the France international is backing his current club to...

A New Hope: How Elneny can restore midfield balance and control

A north London derby at White Hart Lane is quite the occasion for a full Premier League debut. It's even more daunting when you're in red. Signed...
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Pochettino: Ospina was one of the best

Mauricio Pochettino hailed David Ospina as one of the best players on the pitch after his side failed to beat Arsenal despite being favourites...

Ramsey: Dier should have got second yellow

Aaron Ramsey believes that Eric Dier would have got a yellow card – if he hadn’t already been booked. The Tottenham man committed the most...

Kane explains mood in Tottenham dressing room after Arsenal draw

Harry Kane believes Tottenham had Arsenal where they wanted them but blew their chance on Saturday.

Wenger: We answered critics’ questions

Arsene Wenger believes his side answered the critic’s questions with their 2-2 draw against Tottenham on Saturday. The Gunners were in control of the game and...

Wenger wants referee accountability after Dier escapes red

It might have been Francis Coquelin’s stupidity that saw him dismissed at Tottenham, but Michael Oliver should have levelled the numbers. He didn’t. When Eric Dier,...
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Arsenal foil Tottenham with fewer shots and worse accuracy

Arsenal came away from Tottenham with a result that, let’s face it, we’d all have taken before kick-off. Expecting to be humiliated at White Hart...
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Arsenal’s horrible White Hart Lane record goes on

A draw, in the grand scheme of things, was not terrible for Arsenal on Saturday. It may well have been terrible in the context of...

Welbeck proves Wenger right not to sign a striker

Penned back in our own half for much of the opening 35 minutes, it was vital that Arsenal had the ability to hold the...

Coquelin: It was a good point for us

Having a great spell in the second half after taking the lead shortly before half-time, Arsenal were in control of the north London derby...

Wenger: I don’t know if we’re in the title race

A good performance and a fightback with 10 men saw Arsenal leave White Hart Lane with a point on Saturday, but Arsène Wenger admits...

Alderweireld: Arsenal got lucky and we didn’t!

Tottenham players are bemoaning the final result after failing to beat 10-man Arsenal on Saturday. Unhappy Spurs players. I love it. The favourites for the game,...