Manchester United legend Gary Neville has suggested Arsenal to be on their toes for the upcoming ‘North London Derby’ in opposition to Tottenham Hotspur. Neville believes the end result of this sport might have large bearings on their hunt for the Premier League title.
Arsenal claimed a thumping 5-0 victory over London rivals Chelsea of their Premier League Matchday 34 assembly on Tuesday evening (April 23). The victory allowed the Gunners to assert the highest spot within the league standings. Nevertheless, Manchester Metropolis, who’re sitting a degree behind in second, can dethrone them by successful their sport in hand.
Gary Neville Says Arsenal Should Deal with ‘Massacre’ At Tottenham
With Metropolis scorching on their heels, Arsenal will go to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium for the famed ‘North London Derby’ on Sunday (April 28), and Neville believes quite a bit is driving on this English basic. Earlier than discussing the conflict with Spurs, he counseled Arsenal for his or her efficiency in opposition to Chelsea.
He started by saying (by way of Sky Sports activities):
“Arsenal have been superb in opposition to Chelsea. Wonderful, in reality.
“I used to be actually impressed with Chelsea in opposition to Manchester Metropolis on the weekend within the FA Cup semi-final. They have been actually good at Wembley and there was quite a bit to hold your hat on there and construct on. Mauricio Pochettino got here out and mentioned, and he couldn’t say it any higher, that when they’re dangerous, they’re rally dangerous, but additionally, Arsenal have been actually good. They gained properly and performed in a dominant style in opposition to a poor and understrength Chelsea workforce, however Mikel Arteta’s aspect did their job.”
Turning his consideration to the derby, Neville added:
“However now, Arsenal’s huge second of the season is that this sport on Sunday.
“This one has a lot driving on it on the weekend. I used to be there just a few years in the past when there was a battle for the Champions League and Tottenham did Arsenal over. The Gunners didn’t deal with it. Nevertheless, it’s a really completely different Arsenal going there on Sunday. They’re strong and resilient now, however this will likely be a take a look at, similar to Liverpool had at Everton.”
He concluded by saying:
“Arsenal can’t be shocked on Sunday. It’s going to doubtlessly be like a massacre within the first 15 to twenty minutes. The Tottenham followers don’t need Arsenal to win the league. Tottenham will need a win, not only for stopping Arsenal, however for delight, successful a north London derby and getting as many factors as they’ll.”
Arsenal and Spurs performed out a 2-2 draw within the conflict on the Emirates Stadium in September. Nevertheless, within the earlier derby at Tottenham, the Gunners got here out on high, securing a 2-0 win.
