Thursday, 7 March 2013

Tottenham Hotspur v Arsenal: fit preview - Telegraph.co.uk

Tottenham (Possible, 4-4-2 ): Lloris; Walker, Dawson, Gallas, Naughton; Lennon, DembAlA, Parker, Bale; Defoe, Adebayor.Out: Huddlestone, Kaboul, Sandro (all knee), Dempsey (calf). Strategy (Possible, 4-2-3-1 ): Szczesny; Jenkinson, Mertesacker, Vermaelen, Monreal; Arteta, Ramsey; Walcott, Wilshere, Cazorla; Giroud.Out: Gibbs (leg), Sagna (knee ).Test: Diaby (leg). Betting: Home 6-5, Away 9-5, Draw 9-4. Group NewsTottenham striker Jermain Defoe has recovered from a foot injury and is in rivalry for Sunday's north London derby. Spurs manager Andre Villas-Boas must decide whether to start out the striker or chance Emmanuel Adebayor, who was sent off afer 18 minutes of the opposite fixture in November. Younes Kaboul, Sandro and Tom Huddlestone are all absent with leg injuries while Clint Dempsey can also be missing due to a calf issue. System will be without defender Bacary Sagna. Midfielder Abou Diaby is rated as 50/50 with a leg issue. Opponent Kieran Gibbs remains out with a leg injury. Match NotesThe minute north London derby of last time was a moment for both groups. System unexpectedly won 5-2 and, from a once 10-point shortage, overhauled Tottenham and again certified for the Champions League. The difference this time is only four items nevertheless the problem that awaits Arsenal tomorrow thinks somehow more daunting. Gareth Bale is having the impact for Tottenham that last season was achieved by Robin van Persie for Arsenal and, under Andre Villas-Boas, there is an increased strength and gathering momentum. Collection can do well to bring. Their 800th game is played by stat of the game: Both teams in the Premier League. In the last 799, Spurs have won 309 while Arsenal provide 428 wins. Jeremy Wilson's prediction: Tottenham Hostpur 3 Arsenal 2

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